How far is Mansfield, OH from Ontario, OH?

The driving distance from Mansfield, OH to Ontario, OH is about 4.1 miles (6.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.9 miles (6.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
4.11 mi
00h 09m
Flight
3.91 mi
6.29 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.91 mi
Kilometers
6.29 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
4.11 mi
Kilometers
6.61 km
Drive Time
00h 09m

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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 00h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ontario
Sun, Apr 19, 5:48 AM EDT
Return by in Mansfield
Sun, Apr 19, 5:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mansfield
2026-04-19T05:38
Arrive Ontario
Sun, Apr 19, 5:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:10 AM to 7:10 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mansfield
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Lexington
OH

Village in Richland County, Ohio, United States

From Mansfield
2.1 mi
00h 04m
To Ontario
2.1 mi
00h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph W
Destination
50°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    120 m · 12 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 2nd Street

    2094 ft · 52 sec · West 2nd Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sturges Avenue

    139 m · 22 sec · Sturges Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Park Avenue West

    3.5 mi · 8 min · Park Avenue West

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Lexington-Springmill Road

    24 m · 2 sec · South Lexington-Springmill Road

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Lexington-Springmill Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
6 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
146.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Park Avenue West
3.53 mi · 86%
West 2nd Street
0.4 mi · 10%
Sturges Avenue
0.09 mi · 2%
South Main Street
0.07 mi · 2%
South Lexington-Springmill Road
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Park Avenue West

Turn left onto Park Avenue West

3.53 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 09m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.2 mi
3.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington
00h 04m from Mansfield
Leave By
8:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Mansfield and Chance Rain Showers near Ontario.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 4.1 miles (6.6 km) and usually takes 00h 09m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.1 miles from Mansfield and 2.1 miles from Ontario.

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

The direct path is about 3.9 miles (6.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.56 one way or $1.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Mansfield and Chance Rain Showers near Ontario.

Stop Ideas Near Lexington

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

86 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

87 mi away
410 East River Road
BUS

Columbus, OH

87 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

118 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mansfield and Ontario. Straight-line distance: 3.91 mi (6.29 km).

Mansfield

#1 Mansfield

The most populous city in Richland County, Ohio.

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

#2 Ontario

City in Ohio, USA

Population6,102
Coordinates40.7595000, -82.5901700
Altitude414
CountryUnited States
Start: Mansfield (-82.51545, 40.75839)
End: Ontario (-82.59017, 40.7595)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 7 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.15 gal
0.55 L · about $0.56
Round trip
$1.11
0.3 gal · 1.1 L
Estimated CO2
1.3 kg one way
Round trip: 2.7 kg / 6 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $0.56 $1.11
Mid-grade $4.24 $0.64 $1.27
Premium $4.79 $0.72 $1.44
Diesel $4.30 $0.65 $1.29

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Mansfield and Ontario. The current time is 05:38:57.

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.