How far is Mansfield, OH from Waterville, OH?
The driving distance from Mansfield, OH to Waterville, OH is about 110.3 miles (177.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.9 miles (130.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.
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.
Human settlement in Wyandot County, Ohio, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mansfield and Waterville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mansfield and Waterville.
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Start on South Main Street
120 m · 12 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West 2nd Street
663 ft · 13 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn right onto South Mulberry Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Mulberry Street
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Turn slight left onto Springmill Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Springmill Street
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Take the ramp left toward US 30 West: Bucyrus
1771 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
1 mi · 1 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
37.8 mi · 41 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
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Keep slight right
6.3 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right
7.4 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
17.6 mi · 21 min
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Merge slight left
29.7 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 582: Luckey, Haskins
1914 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto Middleton Pike
1.5 km · 2 min · Middleton Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Middleton Pike
46 m · 3 sec · Middleton Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Middleton Pike
3.4 mi · 6 min · Middleton Pike
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Turn right onto South Findlay Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Findlay Street
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Continue on Findlay Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Findlay Road
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Continue on Toledo Grand Rapids Road
2662 ft · 53 sec · Toledo Grand Rapids Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
62 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2439 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto North 2nd Street
37 m · 5 sec · North 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mansfield and Waterville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
37.8 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Sunny leaving Mansfield and Sunny near Waterville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mansfield to Waterville?
The road trip is about 110.3 miles (177.5 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?
Carey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.1 miles from Mansfield and 55.2 miles from Waterville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.9 miles (130.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 2:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.41 one way or $28.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mansfield and Sunny near Waterville.
Stop Ideas Near Carey
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 Carey.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mansfield and Waterville. Straight-line distance: 80.93 mi (130.25 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 Waterville
City in Lucas County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 5,596 |
| Coordinates | 41.5008900, -83.7182700 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waterville (-83.71827, 41.50089)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 178 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $14.41 | $28.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $16.50 | $33.00 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $18.63 | $37.27 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $16.74 | $33.49 |
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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