How far is Mansfield, OH from Sheffield Lake, OH?
The driving distance from Mansfield, OH to Sheffield Lake, OH is about 72 miles (115.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.8 miles (88.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mansfield and Sheffield Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mansfield and Sheffield Lake.
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Start on South Main Street
32 m · 9 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto South Park Street
119 m · 34 sec · South Park Street
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Turn left onto South Diamond Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South Diamond Street
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Merge slight left onto North Main Street
3038 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East Longview Avenue
1541 ft · 58 sec · East Longview Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward US 30 East: Wooster
2012 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
26.5 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 83: Lodi, Wooster
1223 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Avon Lake Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Avon Lake Road
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Continue on Wooster Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Wooster Street
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Continue on Elyria Street
2532 ft · 1 min · Elyria Street
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Continue on Avon Lake Road
8.9 mi · 10 min · Avon Lake Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Lake Road
160 m · 9 sec · Avon Lake Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Avon Lake Road
2.2 mi · 2 min · Avon Lake Road
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Continue on Avon Belden Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · Avon Belden Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avon Belden Road
24 m · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road
70 m · 3 sec · Avon Belden Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Belden Road
42 m · 2 sec · Avon Belden Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Avon Belden Road
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Turn left onto Grafton Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Grafton Road
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Continue on Main Street
2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Grafton Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Grafton Road
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
4.5 mi · 6 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
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Turn right onto Abbe Road North
5.5 mi · 10 min · Abbe Road North
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Turn left onto Colorado Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Colorado Avenue
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Turn right onto Harris Road
1.4 mi · 4 min · Harris Road
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Turn left onto Ferndale Avenue
1834 ft · 52 sec · Ferndale Avenue
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Turn right onto Pasadena Avenue
960 ft · 47 sec · Pasadena Avenue
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Turn left onto Ivanhoe Avenue
26 m · 4 sec · Ivanhoe Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ivanhoe Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mansfield and Sheffield Lake.
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.
I 71 North
Merge slight left
26.5 mi · 00h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Mansfield and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Sheffield Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mansfield to Sheffield Lake?
The road trip is about 72 miles (115.9 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Burbank is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36 miles from Mansfield and 36 miles from Sheffield Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.8 miles (88.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 3:18 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 Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Mansfield and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Sheffield Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Burbank
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burbank.
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mansfield and Sheffield Lake. Straight-line distance: 54.79 mi (88.18 km).
#1 Mansfield
The most populous city in Richland County, Ohio.
| Population | 46,125 |
| Coordinates | 40.7583900, -82.5154500 |
| Altitude | 379 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sheffield Lake
City in Lorain County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 8,952 |
| Coordinates | 41.4875400, -82.1015400 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sheffield Lake (-82.10154, 41.48754)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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