How far is Mansfield, OH from Obetz, OH?

The driving distance from Mansfield, OH to Obetz, OH is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.9 miles (104.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72.13 mi
01h 29m
Flight
64.95 mi
104.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.95 mi
Kilometers
104.52 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.13 mi
Kilometers
116.08 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Obetz
Thu, Apr 23, 6:37 AM EDT
Return by in Mansfield
Thu, Apr 23, 8:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mansfield
2026-04-23T05:08
Arrive Obetz
Thu, Apr 23, 6:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 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

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Marengo
OH

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

From Mansfield
36.1 mi
00h 44m
To Obetz
36 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    4.6 mi · 7 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus

    1 km · 1 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    60.1 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left toward I 70 East: Wheeling

    1.2 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight right onto East Freeway

    1734 ft · 27 sec · East Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Miller Avenue, Kelton Avenue

    1386 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Miller Avenue

    1368 ft · 51 sec · Miller Avenue

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Livingston Avenue

    154 m · 20 sec · East Livingston Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Lockbourne Road

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Lockbourne Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Groveport Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Groveport Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Groveport Road

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
60.7 mi · 84%
South Main Street
4.59 mi · 6%
Lockbourne Road
3.1 mi · 4%
Groveport Road
2.03 mi · 3%
I 70 East
0.75 mi · 1%
Miller Avenue
0.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

60.1 mi · 01h 06m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
64.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
00h 44m from Mansfield
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mansfield and Sunny near Obetz.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.1 miles from Mansfield and 36 miles from Obetz.

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

The direct path is about 64.9 miles (104.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.41 one way or $18.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mansfield and Sunny near Obetz.

Stop Ideas Near Marengo

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Marengo, 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 Marengo.

BUS

Columbus, OH

52 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

116 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mansfield and Obetz. Straight-line distance: 64.95 mi (104.52 km).

Mansfield

#1 Mansfield

The most populous city in Richland County, Ohio.

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

#2 Obetz

City in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America

Population5,387
Coordinates39.8789500, -82.9507400
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: Mansfield (-82.51545, 40.75839)
End: Obetz (-82.95074, 39.87895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.54 gal
9.63 L · about $9.41
Round trip
$18.82
5.08 gal · 19.26 L
Estimated CO2
22.6 kg one way
Round trip: 45.1 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $9.41 $18.82
Mid-grade $4.24 $10.77 $21.55
Premium $4.79 $12.17 $24.33
Diesel $4.30 $10.93 $21.86

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Mansfield and Obetz. The current time is 05:08:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.