How far is Upper Arlington, OH from Mansfield, OH?

The driving distance from Upper Arlington, OH to Mansfield, OH is about 159.3 miles (256.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.5 miles (210 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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
159.33 mi
02h 44m
Flight
130.49 mi
210 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.49 mi
Kilometers
210 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.33 mi
Kilometers
256.41 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mansfield
Thu, Oct 15, 6:13 PM EDT
Return by in Upper Arlington
Thu, Oct 15, 8:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Arlington
2026-10-15T15:28
Arrive Mansfield
Thu, Oct 15, 6:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Upper Arlington
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
West Jefferson
OH

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America

From Upper Arlington
80.2 mi
01h 22m
To Mansfield
79.2 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph SE
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 Upper Arlington and Mansfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Upper Arlington and Mansfield.

  1. 1

    Start on Ardmore Drive

    835 ft · 37 sec · Ardmore Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on Flemming Road

    1492 ft · 1 min · Flemming Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Shafor Street

    1744 ft · 45 sec · Shafor Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Nelbar Street

    1406 ft · 30 sec · Nelbar Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Germantown Road

    107 m · 13 sec · Germantown Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Verity Parkway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North Verity Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Middletown Pike

    1 mi · 2 min · Middletown Pike

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Riley Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Riley Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East 6th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East 6th Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto I 75 North: Dayton

    1414 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 675 North: Columbus

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    15.7 mi · 18 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    9 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus

    1.2 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    49.2 mi · 53 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt

    1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    2166 ft · 41 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    58.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  23. 23

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

    2203 ft · 56 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left

    4.8 mi · 8 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East 1st Street

    127 m · 18 sec · East 1st Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South Diamond Street

    885 ft · 26 sec · South Diamond Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Park Avenue East

    116 m · 22 sec · Park Avenue East

  28. 28

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    18 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Upper Arlington 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
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
59.4 mi · 37%
I 70 East
51.8 mi · 33%
I 675 North
26.1 mi · 16%
I 75 North
5.91 mi · 4%
I 670 East
4.34 mi · 3%
North Verity Parkway
3.13 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

58.7 mi · 01h 04m

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
02h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.8 mi
130.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Jefferson
01h 22m from Upper Arlington
Leave By
1:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Upper Arlington 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 Upper Arlington to Mansfield?

The road trip is about 159.3 miles (256.4 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

West Jefferson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.2 miles from Upper Arlington and 79.2 miles from Mansfield.

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

The direct path is about 130.5 miles (210 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 1:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.52 one way or $43.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near West Jefferson

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around West Jefferson and the surrounding midpoint area.
London City Hall
Scenic stop 11.4 mi away

London City Hall

London , OH
20 S Walnut St, London, OH 43140
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,City administration,City clerk's office,City Department of Public Safety,City Hall,City park,City tax office
Columbus Mayor's Office
Meeting point 13.9 mi away

Columbus Mayor's Office

Columbus , OH
90 W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215
Rating 1.7/5 18 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 9.6 mi away

City Hall

Dublin , OH
6200 Eiterman Rd, Dublin, OH 43016
Corporate office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Jefferson.

BUS

Columbus, OH

23 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Arlington and Mansfield. Straight-line distance: 130.49 mi (210 km).

Upper Arlington

#1 Upper Arlington

City in Ohio

Population35,369
Coordinates39.5161700, -84.3763300
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Mansfield

#2 Mansfield

The most populous city in Richland County, Ohio.

Population46,125
Coordinates40.7583900, -82.5154500
Altitude379
CountryUnited States
Start: Ardmore Drive (-84.376493, 39.516179)
End: South Main Street (-82.515477, 40.758391)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 256 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.62 gal
21.28 L · about $21.52
Round trip
$43.05
11.24 gal · 42.56 L
Estimated CO2
49.9 kg one way
Round trip: 99.9 kg / 220 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $21.52 $43.05
Mid-grade $4.38 $24.63 $49.26
Premium $4.93 $27.69 $55.38
Diesel $6.07 $34.10 $68.20

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 Upper Arlington and Mansfield. The current time is 15:28:32.

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.