How far is Sylvania, OH from Mansfield, OH?

The driving distance from Sylvania, OH to Mansfield, OH is about 125 miles (201.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91 miles (146.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m 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
124.96 mi
01h 58m
Flight
90.97 mi
146.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.97 mi
Kilometers
146.4 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.96 mi
Kilometers
201.11 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mansfield
Thu, Oct 15, 5:17 PM EDT
Return by in Sylvania
Thu, Oct 15, 7:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sylvania
2026-10-15T15:18
Arrive Mansfield
Thu, Oct 15, 5:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sylvania
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
Vanlue
OH

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

From Sylvania
62.3 mi
00h 59m
To Mansfield
62.7 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 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 Sylvania and Mansfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Erie Street

    120 m · 14 sec · Erie Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Maplewood Avenue

    37 m · 7 sec · Maplewood Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Parkwood Boulevard

    740 ft · 26 sec · Parkwood Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Parkwood Boulevard

    40 m · 9 sec · Parkwood Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Monroe Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Monroe Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    2867 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    14.7 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Dayton

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    34.6 mi · 37 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 68, SR 15

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 68, SR 15: Kenton, Columbus

    17.1 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    13.4 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    39.8 mi · 43 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 39: Springmill Street, Shelby

    1898 ft · 49 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Springmill Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Springmill Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto North Mulberry Street

    2893 ft · 1 min · North Mulberry Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street

    659 ft · 24 sec · West 3rd Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    157 m · 12 sec · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 68
70.9 mi · 57%
I 75 South
35.2 mi · 28%
Monroe Street
16.3 mi · 13%
Springmill Street
0.96 mi · 1%
North Mulberry Street
0.55 mi
SR 39
0.36 mi
Longest Stretch

US 68

Take the exit slight right

39.8 mi · 00h 43m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34 mi
91 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vanlue
00h 59m from Sylvania
Leave By
2:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Sylvania 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 Sylvania to Mansfield?

The road trip is about 125 miles (201.1 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

Vanlue is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.3 miles from Sylvania and 62.7 miles from Mansfield.

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

The direct path is about 91 miles (146.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 34 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 2:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.89 one way or $33.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Vanlue

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

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

RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

74 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.
RAIL

Sandusky

82 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Bryan

106 mi away
Page and Lynn Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sylvania and Mansfield. Straight-line distance: 90.97 mi (146.4 km).

Sylvania

#1 Sylvania

City near Toledo, Ohio

Population19,515
Coordinates41.7189400, -83.7129900
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Mansfield

#2 Mansfield

The most populous city in Richland County, Ohio.

Population46,125
Coordinates40.7583900, -82.5154500
Altitude379
CountryUnited States
Start: Erie Street (-83.712971, 41.718772)
End: South Main Street (-82.515477, 40.758391)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.41 gal
16.69 L · about $16.89
Round trip
$33.78
8.82 gal · 33.38 L
Estimated CO2
39.2 kg one way
Round trip: 78.4 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $16.89 $33.78
Mid-grade $4.38 $19.33 $38.66
Premium $4.93 $21.73 $43.46
Diesel $6.07 $26.76 $53.52

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 Sylvania and Mansfield. The current time is 15:18:59.

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.