How far is Pataskala, OH from Mansfield, OH?

The driving distance from Pataskala, OH to Mansfield, OH is about 66.1 miles (106.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
66.02 mi
01h 19m
Flight
53.36 mi
85.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.36 mi
Kilometers
85.88 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.02 mi
Kilometers
106.25 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mansfield
Thu, Oct 15, 3:44 PM EDT
Return by in Pataskala
Thu, Oct 15, 5:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pataskala
2026-10-15T14:25
Arrive Mansfield
Thu, Oct 15, 3:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pataskala
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
Marengo
OH

Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America

From Pataskala
33 mi
00h 39m
To Mansfield
33.1 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E
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 Pataskala and Mansfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pataskala and Mansfield.

  1. 1

    Start on Jefferson Street

    9 m · 4 sec · Jefferson Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Depot Street

    70 m · 12 sec · East Depot Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2776 ft · 48 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Broad Street

    602 ft · 11 sec · East Broad Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Hazelton-Etna Road Southwest

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Hazelton-Etna Road Southwest

  6. 6

    Continue on Hazelton-Etna Road Northwest

    1854 ft · 33 sec · Hazelton-Etna Road Northwest

  7. 7

    Continue on Hazelton Etna Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Hazelton Etna Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Johnstown-Alexandria Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Johnstown-Alexandria Road

  9. 9

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Johnstown-Alexandria Road

    10.6 mi · 12 min · Johnstown-Alexandria Road

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Morning Street

    126 m · 13 sec · Morning Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Cherry Street

    791 ft · 16 sec · Cherry Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Columbus Street

    2367 ft · 1 min · Columbus Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Route 61

    4.3 mi · 6 min · State Route 61

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 61

    89 m · 5 sec · State Route 61

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 61

    4.4 mi · 6 min · State Route 61

  17. 17

    Take the ramp right toward Cleveland

    1859 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    27.8 mi · 30 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 13: Mansfield, Bellville

    2203 ft · 56 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left

    4.8 mi · 8 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East 1st Street

    127 m · 18 sec · East 1st Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Diamond Street

    885 ft · 26 sec · South Diamond Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Park Avenue East

    116 m · 22 sec · Park Avenue East

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    18 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pataskala 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
25 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cleveland
28.2 mi · 43%
Johnstown-Alexandria Road
12.2 mi · 19%
State Route 61
8.75 mi · 13%
Hazelton-Etna Road Southwest
4.79 mi · 7%
Hazelton Etna Road
3.36 mi · 5%
South Main Street
1.9 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Cleveland

Merge slight left

27.8 mi · 00h 30m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
53.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
00h 39m from Pataskala
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Pataskala 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 Pataskala to Mansfield?

The road trip is about 66.1 miles (106.3 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33 miles from Pataskala and 33.1 miles from Mansfield.

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

The direct path is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.92 one way or $17.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Pataskala and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Mansfield.

Stop Ideas Near Marengo

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

52 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

116 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pataskala and Mansfield. Straight-line distance: 53.36 mi (85.88 km).

Pataskala

#1 Pataskala

City in Licking County, Ohio, United States

Population16,010
Coordinates39.9956200, -82.6743300
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Mansfield

#2 Mansfield

The most populous city in Richland County, Ohio.

Population46,125
Coordinates40.7583900, -82.5154500
Altitude379
CountryUnited States
Start: Jefferson Street (-82.674328, 39.99562)
End: South Main Street (-82.515477, 40.758391)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.33 gal
8.82 L · about $8.92
Round trip
$17.85
4.66 gal · 17.64 L
Estimated CO2
20.7 kg one way
Round trip: 41.4 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $8.92 $17.85
Mid-grade $4.38 $10.21 $20.42
Premium $4.93 $11.48 $22.96
Diesel $6.07 $14.14 $28.28

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 Pataskala and Mansfield. The current time is 14:25:36.

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.