How far is Richmond Heights, OH from Mansfield, OH?
The driving distance from Richmond Heights, OH to Mansfield, OH is about 88.2 miles (142 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.8 miles (122 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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.
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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 32m.
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 Medina 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 Richmond Heights and Mansfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond Heights and Mansfield.
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Start on Highland Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Highland Road
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Turn right onto Richmond Road
3.6 mi · 8 min · Richmond Road
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Turn left onto Cedar Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Cedar Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 271 South: Columbus
1641 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Outerbelt East Freeway
4.3 mi · 5 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
4 mi · 5 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Keep slight left
24.3 mi · 27 min
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Merge slight left
43.1 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Wooster, Mansfield
1339 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West: Mansfield
1983 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
4.8 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 13: Norwalk, Main Street
1672 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on North Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North 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 Richmond Heights 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.
Outerbelt East Freeway
Merge slight left
43.1 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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Richmond Heights 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 Richmond Heights to Mansfield?
The road trip is about 88.2 miles (142 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
Chippewa Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.1 miles from Richmond Heights and 44.2 miles from Mansfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.8 miles (122 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 3:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.91 one way or $23.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Richmond Heights and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Mansfield.
Stop Ideas Near Chippewa Lake
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 Chippewa Lake.
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Cleveland Lakefront station
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Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond Heights and Mansfield. Straight-line distance: 75.81 mi (122.01 km).
#1 Richmond Heights
City in Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 10,292 |
| Coordinates | 41.5528300, -81.5101200 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| 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: 142 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $11.91 | $23.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $13.63 | $27.26 |
| Premium | $4.93 | $15.32 | $30.65 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $18.87 | $37.74 |
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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