How far is Portsmouth, OH from Mansfield, OH?
The driving distance from Portsmouth, OH to Mansfield, OH is about 157.5 miles (253.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142.4 miles (229.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.
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 Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portsmouth and Mansfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portsmouth and Mansfield.
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Start on the route
22 m · 8 sec
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Turn right
23 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
1.4 km · 2 min · 2nd Street
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Merge slight left onto Chillicothe Street
1660 ft · 27 sec · Chillicothe Street
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Continue on Scioto Trail
44.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Scioto Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Columbus
34.5 mi · 45 min
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Continue on South High Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · South High Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Columbus, Wheeling
1391 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
1.3 mi · 1 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus
1415 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Columbus
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
3.6 mi · 4 min · South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling
2063 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt
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Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland
1.6 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
59.6 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 13: Mansfield, Bellville
2203 ft · 56 sec
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Turn left
4.8 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto East 1st Street
127 m · 18 sec · East 1st Street
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Turn left onto South Diamond Street
885 ft · 26 sec · South Diamond Street
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Turn left onto Park Avenue East
116 m · 22 sec · Park Avenue East
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Turn left onto South Main Street
18 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portsmouth and Mansfield.
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
Keep slight left
59.6 mi · 01h 05m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth to Mansfield?
The road trip is about 157.5 miles (253.5 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?
Lockbourne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.7 miles from Portsmouth and 78.9 miles from Mansfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142.4 miles (229.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 12:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.29 one way or $42.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Portsmouth and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Mansfield.
Stop Ideas Near Lockbourne
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 Lockbourne.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portsmouth and Mansfield. Straight-line distance: 142.35 mi (229.09 km).
#1 Portsmouth
City in Ohio
| Population | 19,744 |
| Coordinates | 38.7317400, -82.9976700 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mansfield
The most populous city in Richland County, Ohio.
| Population | 46,125 |
| Coordinates | 40.7583900, -82.5154500 |
| Altitude | 379 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Main Street (-82.515477, 40.758391)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 254 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $21.29 | $42.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $24.37 | $48.74 |
| Premium | $4.93 | $27.39 | $54.79 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $33.74 | $67.48 |
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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