How far is Mansfield, OH from Wellston, OH?
The driving distance from Mansfield, OH to Wellston, OH is about 146 miles (235 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113 miles (181.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mansfield and Wellston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mansfield and Wellston.
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Start on South Main Street
4.6 mi · 7 min · South Main Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
60.1 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 70 East: Wheeling
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto East Freeway
3 mi · 4 min · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 33 East: Lancaster
1514 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on College Avenue
1779 ft · 30 sec · College Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Southeast Expressway
8.8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway
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Continue on Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
7.6 mi · 9 min · Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
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Continue on Lancaster Bypass
13.8 mi · 15 min · Lancaster Bypass
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Continue on Logan-Lancaster Road
3.5 mi · 4 min · Logan-Lancaster Road
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Continue on Logan-Lancaster Road Southeast
2.6 mi · 3 min · Logan-Lancaster Road Southeast
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Continue on Old Logan Road
7.3 mi · 8 min · Old Logan Road
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 93: Logan, McArthur
1653 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto South Mulberry Street
612 ft · 10 sec · South Mulberry Street
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Continue on Falls Street
32.3 mi · 49 min · Falls Street
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Turn left onto East Broadway Street
7 m · 1 sec · East Broadway Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Broadway Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mansfield and Wellston.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 71 South
Merge slight left
60.1 mi · 01h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Mansfield and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Wellston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mansfield to Wellston?
The road trip is about 146 miles (235 km) and usually takes 03h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Groveport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.9 miles from Mansfield and 73.1 miles from Wellston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113 miles (181.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.72 one way or $39.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Mansfield and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Wellston.
Stop Ideas Near Groveport
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 Groveport.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mansfield and Wellston. Straight-line distance: 112.97 mi (181.81 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 Wellston
City in Jackson County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 5,532 |
| Coordinates | 39.1234100, -82.5329400 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wellston (-82.53294, 39.12341)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 235 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $3.83 | $19.72 | $39.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $22.57 | $45.14 |
| Premium | $4.93 | $25.37 | $50.75 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $31.25 | $62.50 |
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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