How far is Mansfield, OH from Riverside, OH?

The driving distance from Mansfield, OH to Riverside, OH is about 131.9 miles (212.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.4 miles (174.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
131.88 mi
02h 31m
Flight
108.46 mi
174.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.46 mi
Kilometers
174.55 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.88 mi
Kilometers
212.24 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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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 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Riverside
Sat, Nov 7, 3:11 PM EST
Return by in Mansfield
Sat, Nov 7, 5:43 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mansfield
2026-11-07T12:40
Arrive Riverside
Sat, Nov 7, 3:11 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM EST

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

Leave by
1:28 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mansfield
9:30 PM EST
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
Grandview Heights
OH

City in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America

From Mansfield
65.9 mi
01h 15m
To Riverside
66 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
9 to 14 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Saturday

Patchy Frost then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    58.2 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto West Freeway

    54.2 mi · 58 min · West Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 4, SR 235: Dayton, New Carlisle

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 4, SR 235 South: Dayton

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Harshman Road

    1220 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Harshman Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Harshman Road

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    663 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    67 m · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Springfield Pike

    154 m · 10 sec · Springfield Pike

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Old Harshman Road

    1048 ft · 32 sec · Old Harshman Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Northcliff Drive

    105 m · 11 sec · Northcliff Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Broughton Place

    47 m · 17 sec · Broughton Place

  19. 19

    Turn left

    56 m · 14 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
58.8 mi · 45%
West Freeway
54.2 mi · 41%
SR 4
7.23 mi · 5%
Northeast Freeway
4.75 mi · 4%
South Main Street
4.59 mi · 3%
Harshman Road
1.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

58.2 mi · 01h 03m

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
02h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.5 mi
108.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grandview Heights
01h 15m from Mansfield
Leave By
1:28 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Mansfield and Patchy Frost then Mostly Cloudy near Riverside.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 131.9 miles (212.2 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?

Grandview Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.9 miles from Mansfield and 66 miles from Riverside.

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

The direct path is about 108.4 miles (174.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:28 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.20 one way or $36.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Mansfield and Patchy Frost then Mostly Cloudy near Riverside.

Stop Ideas Near Grandview Heights

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

4 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mansfield and Riverside. Straight-line distance: 108.46 mi (174.55 km).

Mansfield

#1 Mansfield

The most populous city in Richland County, Ohio.

Population46,125
Coordinates40.7583900, -82.5154500
Altitude379
CountryUnited States
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#2 Riverside

Riverside is a place in Ohio, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.7797800, -84.1241000
Altitude238
CountryUnited States
Start: Mansfield (-82.51545, 40.75839)
End: Riverside (-84.1241, 39.77978)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 212 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.65 gal
17.62 L · about $18.20
Round trip
$36.39
9.3 gal · 35.24 L
Estimated CO2
41.3 kg one way
Round trip: 82.6 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.91 $18.20 $36.39
Mid-grade $4.50 $20.91 $41.81
Premium $5.04 $23.45 $46.91
Diesel $6.36 $29.56 $59.12

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Mansfield and Riverside. The current time is 12:40:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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