How far is Rootstown, OH from Mansfield, OH?
The driving distance from Rootstown, OH to Mansfield, OH is about 78.6 miles (126.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.5 miles (113.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.
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 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 Rootstown and Mansfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rootstown and Mansfield.
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Start on State Route 44
1.3 km · 1 min · State Route 44
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Turn left
1835 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
17.5 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 24 min · Kenmore Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
31.7 mi · 34 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 Rootstown 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 South
Merge slight left
31.7 mi · 00h 34m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Rootstown and Sunny near Mansfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rootstown to Mansfield?
The road trip is about 78.6 miles (126.5 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?
Westfield Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.3 miles from Rootstown and 39.3 miles from Mansfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.5 miles (113.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 3:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.26 one way or $20.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rootstown and Sunny near Mansfield.
Stop Ideas Near Westfield Center
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 Westfield Center.
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rootstown and Mansfield. Straight-line distance: 70.49 mi (113.44 km).
#1 Rootstown
High school in Rootstown Township, Portage County, Ohio
| Population | 8,198 |
| Coordinates | 41.0989500, -81.2426000 |
| Altitude | 343 |
| 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: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $3.71 | $10.26 | $20.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $11.75 | $23.50 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $13.27 | $26.54 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $11.92 | $23.84 |
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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