How far is Waterville, OH from Mansfield, OH?
The driving distance from Waterville, OH to Mansfield, OH is about 110.4 miles (177.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.9 miles (130.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waterville and Mansfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterville and Mansfield.
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Start on North 2nd Street
37 m · 11 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Mechanic Street
2433 ft · 51 sec · Mechanic Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Toledo Grand Rapids Road
4 m · 1 sec · Toledo Grand Rapids Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Toledo Grand Rapids Road
2671 ft · 53 sec · Toledo Grand Rapids Road
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Continue on Findlay Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Findlay Road
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Continue on North Findlay Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Findlay Street
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Turn left onto Middleton Pike
3.4 mi · 6 min · Middleton Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Middleton Pike
36 m · 2 sec · Middleton Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Middleton Pike
1.2 km · 1 min · Middleton Pike
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Take the ramp right toward I 75 South: Dayton
1974 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
29.6 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 68, SR 15
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 68, SR 15: Kenton, Columbus
17.1 mi · 20 min
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Continue straight
13.4 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right
39.8 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 39: Springmill Street, Shelby
1898 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto Springmill Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Springmill Street
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Turn slight right onto North Mulberry Street
2893 ft · 1 min · North Mulberry Street
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Turn left onto West 3rd Street
659 ft · 24 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
157 m · 12 sec · 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 Waterville 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.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Waterville and Sunny near Mansfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waterville to Mansfield?
The road trip is about 110.4 miles (177.7 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?
Carey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.1 miles from Waterville and 55.2 miles from Mansfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.9 miles (130.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 2:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.45 one way or $28.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Waterville and Sunny near Mansfield.
Stop Ideas Near Carey
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 Carey.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waterville and Mansfield. Straight-line distance: 80.93 mi (130.25 km).
#1 Waterville
City in Lucas County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 5,596 |
| Coordinates | 41.5008900, -83.7182700 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| 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: 178 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $14.45 | $28.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $16.54 | $33.09 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $18.68 | $37.36 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $16.79 | $33.57 |
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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