How far is Vandalia, OH from Mansfield, OH?
The driving distance from Vandalia, OH to Mansfield, OH is about 134 miles (215.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.1 miles (172.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m 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 02h 11m.
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 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 Vandalia and Mansfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vandalia and Mansfield.
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Start on the route
22 m · 11 sec
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Turn sharp left onto South Dixie Drive
42 m · 7 sec · South Dixie Drive
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Turn right onto East National Road
2114 ft · 38 sec · East National Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1768 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Indianapolis, Columbus
669 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Columbus
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
12.4 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight left
49.2 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt
1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland
2166 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland
1560 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
58.7 mi · 1 hr 4 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 Vandalia 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
Merge slight left
58.7 mi · 01h 04m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Vandalia 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 Vandalia to Mansfield?
The road trip is about 134 miles (215.7 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?
Grandview Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67 miles from Vandalia and 67 miles from Mansfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.1 miles (172.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 2:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.12 one way or $36.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Vandalia and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Mansfield.
Stop Ideas Near Grandview Heights
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 Grandview Heights.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vandalia and Mansfield. Straight-line distance: 107.04 mi (172.26 km).
#1 Vandalia
City in Illinois
| Population | 14,987 |
| Coordinates | 39.8906100, -84.1988300 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| 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: 216 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $18.12 | $36.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $20.73 | $41.46 |
| Premium | $4.93 | $23.30 | $46.61 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $28.70 | $57.40 |
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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