How far is Mount Vernon, OH from Mansfield, OH?

Fastest route

The route from Mt. Vernon, Ohio to Mansfield, Ohio is approximately 28.2 miles long and takes about 37 minutes via OH-13 N.

Directions

  1. 🚗 Head east on Public Square toward Blackberry Aly (466 ft)
  2. 🔄 Exit the traffic circle onto N Main St (194 ft)
  3. ⇦ Turn left onto W Chestnut St (0.2 mi)
  4. ➡️ Turn right onto OH-13 N/N Sandusky St. Continue to follow OH-13 N for 27.3 mi.
  5. 🔄 Use any lane to turn right onto S Main St. Pass by Papa Johns Pizza (on the right) (0.2 mi)
  6. ⤴️ S Main St turns right and becomes E 1st St (420 ft)
  7. ⬅️ Turn left onto S Diamond St (0.2 mi)
  8. ⬅️ Turn left onto Park Ave E (413 ft)
  9. ⬅️ Turn left onto S Main St. You will arrive in Mansfield, Ohio.

Tips & Suggestions

  • Make sure to follow the signs and road directions.
  • Be cautious of traffic conditions along the way.
  • Consider using a GPS or navigation app for real-time updates during your journey.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.22 mi
00h 39m
Flight
25.26 mi
40.66 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.26 mi
Kilometers
40.66 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.22 mi
Kilometers
45.42 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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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 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mansfield
Thu, Oct 15, 3:06 PM EDT
Return by in Mount Vernon
Thu, Oct 15, 3:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Vernon
2026-10-15T14:27
Arrive Mansfield
Thu, Oct 15, 3:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mount Vernon
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Palmyra
OH

Township in Portage County, Ohio

From Mount Vernon
14.1 mi
00h 19m
To Mansfield
14.2 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE
Destination
70°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Vernon and Mansfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon and Mansfield.

  1. 1

    Start on Public Square

    576 ft · 21 sec · Public Square

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto North Main Street

    60 m · 14 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Chestnut Street

    995 ft · 40 sec · West Chestnut Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Sandusky Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Sandusky Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Cassell Road

    16 mi · 18 min · Cassell Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Riverside Drive

    10.1 mi · 15 min · Riverside Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East 1st Street

    127 m · 18 sec · East 1st Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Diamond Street

    885 ft · 26 sec · South Diamond Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Park Avenue East

    116 m · 22 sec · Park Avenue East

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    18 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Vernon and Mansfield.

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
11 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cassell Road
16 mi · 57%
Riverside Drive
10.1 mi · 36%
North Sandusky Street
1.37 mi · 5%
West Chestnut Street
0.19 mi · 1%
South Diamond Street
0.17 mi · 1%
Public Square
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

Cassell Road

Continue on Cassell Road

16 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
25.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmyra
00h 19m from Mount Vernon
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Mount Vernon and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Mansfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Vernon to Mansfield?

The road trip is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Palmyra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.1 miles from Mount Vernon and 14.2 miles from Mansfield.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.83 one way or $7.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Mount Vernon and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Mansfield.

Stop Ideas Near Palmyra

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

76 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Elyria

99 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

101 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Vernon and Mansfield. Straight-line distance: 25.26 mi (40.66 km).

Mount Vernon

#1 Mount Vernon

City in Knox County, Ohio, United States

Population16,660
Coordinates40.3934000, -82.4857200
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Mansfield

#2 Mansfield

The most populous city in Richland County, Ohio.

Population46,125
Coordinates40.7583900, -82.5154500
Altitude379
CountryUnited States
Start: Public Square (-82.485728, 40.393305)
End: South Main Street (-82.515477, 40.758391)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1 gal
3.77 L · about $3.83
Round trip
$7.66
2 gal · 7.54 L
Estimated CO2
8.9 kg one way
Round trip: 17.8 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $3.83 $7.66
Mid-grade $4.38 $4.38 $8.77
Premium $4.93 $4.93 $9.85
Diesel $6.07 $6.07 $12.14

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Vernon and Mansfield. The current time is 14:27:28.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.