How far is Mansfield, OH from Willoughby, OH?
The driving distance from Mansfield, OH to Willoughby, OH is about 95.9 miles (154.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.9 miles (135 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 56m.
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.
City in and county seat of Medina County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mansfield and Willoughby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mansfield and Willoughby.
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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
43.3 mi · 46 min
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Keep slight right
25.4 mi · 28 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
12.6 mi · 16 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Continue on I 90
2015 ft · 29 sec · I 90
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 91: Willoughby Hills, Willoughby
2097 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto S.O.M. Center Road
2627 ft · 1 min · S.O.M. Center Road
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Turn right onto Ridge Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Ridge Road
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Continue on River Street
1.5 km · 3 min · River Street
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Turn right onto East Spaulding Street
18 m · 3 sec · East Spaulding Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Spaulding Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mansfield and Willoughby.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 71 North
Merge slight left
43.3 mi · 00h 46m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Mansfield and Mostly Sunny near Willoughby.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mansfield to Willoughby?
The road trip is about 95.9 miles (154.4 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?
Medina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.9 miles from Mansfield and 48 miles from Willoughby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.9 miles (135 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 2:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.98 one way or $25.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Mansfield and Mostly Sunny near Willoughby.
Stop Ideas Near Medina
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 Medina.
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mansfield and Willoughby. Straight-line distance: 83.85 mi (134.95 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 Willoughby
City in Ohio, USA
| Population | 22,967 |
| Coordinates | 41.6397700, -81.4065000 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
End: Willoughby (-81.4065, 41.63977)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 154 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $12.98 | $25.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $14.86 | $29.72 |
| Premium | $4.93 | $16.70 | $33.41 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $20.57 | $41.14 |
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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