How far is Mansfield, OH from Medina, OH?

The driving distance from Mansfield, OH to Medina, OH is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
49.16 mi
01h 01m
Flight
42.97 mi
69.15 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.97 mi
Kilometers
69.15 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.16 mi
Kilometers
79.11 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Medina
Wed, May 13, 10:10 AM EDT
Return by in Mansfield
Wed, May 13, 11:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mansfield
2026-05-13T09:08
Arrive Medina
Wed, May 13, 10:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mansfield
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
West Salem
OH

Human settlement in Wayne County, Ohio, United States of America

From Mansfield
24.5 mi
00h 30m
To Medina
24.6 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph W
Destination
63°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mansfield and Medina.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mansfield and Medina.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    32 m · 9 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Park Street

    119 m · 34 sec · South Park Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Diamond Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Diamond Street

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto North Main Street

    3038 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Longview Avenue

    1541 ft · 58 sec · East Longview Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward US 30 East: Wooster

    2012 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    31.9 mi · 34 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76, US 224 East: Akron

    1.5 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 3: Medina, Seville

    931 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 3: Medina, Seville

    37 m · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Wooster Pike

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Wooster Pike

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wooster Pike

    40 m · 2 sec · Wooster Pike

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Wooster Pike

    1.3 km · 1 min · Wooster Pike

  18. 18

    Continue on South Court Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Court Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mansfield and Medina.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
32.7 mi · 66%
Wooster Pike
5.91 mi · 12%
Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
4.7 mi · 10%
I 76
2.17 mi · 4%
South Court Street
1.39 mi · 3%
South Diamond Street
0.76 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

31.9 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
42.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Salem
00h 30m from Mansfield
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Mansfield and Showers And Thunderstorms near Medina.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mansfield to Medina?

The road trip is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km) and usually takes 01h 01m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

West Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.5 miles from Mansfield and 24.6 miles from Medina.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.45 one way or $12.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Mansfield and Showers And Thunderstorms near Medina.

Stop Ideas Near West Salem

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Salem, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Salem.

RAIL

Elyria

44 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

69 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Sandusky

73 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Alliance

85 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mansfield and Medina. Straight-line distance: 42.97 mi (69.15 km).

Mansfield

#1 Mansfield

The most populous city in Richland County, Ohio.

Population46,125
Coordinates40.7583900, -82.5154500
Altitude379
CountryUnited States
Medina

#2 Medina

City in and county seat of Medina County, Ohio

Population9,118
Coordinates41.1383900, -81.8637500
Altitude332
CountryUnited States
Start: Mansfield (-82.51545, 40.75839)
End: Medina (-81.86375, 41.13839)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.74 gal
6.57 L · about $6.45
Round trip
$12.89
3.48 gal · 13.14 L
Estimated CO2
15.5 kg one way
Round trip: 30.9 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $6.45 $12.89
Mid-grade $4.24 $7.38 $14.76
Premium $4.79 $8.33 $16.67
Diesel $4.30 $7.49 $14.98

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Ohio · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Mansfield and Medina. The current time is 09:08:24.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.