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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Quick Snapshot
Road
72.03 mi
01h 36m
Flight
54.79 mi
88.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.79 mi
Kilometers
88.18 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.03 mi
Kilometers
115.92 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sheffield Lake
Thu, Apr 30, 3:29 PM EDT
Return by in Mansfield
Thu, Apr 30, 5:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mansfield
2026-04-30T13:53
Arrive Sheffield Lake
Thu, Apr 30, 3:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 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
Burbank
OH

Village in Ohio, United States

From Mansfield
36 mi
00h 48m
To Sheffield Lake
36 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW

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.

  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

    26.5 mi · 28 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 83: Lodi, Wooster

    1223 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Avon Lake Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Avon Lake Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Wooster Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Wooster Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Elyria Street

    2532 ft · 1 min · Elyria Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Avon Lake Road

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Avon Lake Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Lake Road

    160 m · 9 sec · Avon Lake Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Lake Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Avon Lake Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Avon Belden Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Avon Belden Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avon Belden Road

    24 m · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    70 m · 3 sec · Avon Belden Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Belden Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Avon Belden Road

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Avon Belden Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Grafton Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Grafton Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Main Street

    2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Grafton Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Grafton Road

  25. 25

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Abbe Road North

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Abbe Road North

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Colorado Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Colorado Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Harris Road

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Harris Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Ferndale Avenue

    1834 ft · 52 sec · Ferndale Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Pasadena Avenue

    960 ft · 47 sec · Pasadena Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Ivanhoe Avenue

    26 m · 4 sec · Ivanhoe Avenue

  32. 32

    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.

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
32 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
27.3 mi · 38%
Avon Lake Road
13.3 mi · 18%
Abbe Road North
5.54 mi · 8%
Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
4.7 mi · 7%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
4.54 mi · 6%
Avon Belden Road
4.18 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
54.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burbank
00h 48m from Mansfield
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Elyria

43 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

62 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

76 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

79 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mansfield and Sheffield Lake. Straight-line distance: 54.79 mi (88.18 km).

Mansfield

#1 Mansfield

The most populous city in Richland County, Ohio.

Population46,125
Coordinates40.7583900, -82.5154500
Altitude379
CountryUnited States
Sheffield Lake

#2 Sheffield Lake

City in Lorain County, Ohio, United States of America

Population8,952
Coordinates41.4875400, -82.1015400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Mansfield (-82.51545, 40.75839)
End: Sheffield Lake (-82.10154, 41.48754)

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
9.62 L · about $9.41
Round trip
$18.82
5.08 gal · 19.24 L
Estimated CO2
22.6 kg one way
Round trip: 45.1 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Mansfield and Sheffield Lake. The current time is 13:53:40.

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.