Trip from Cortland, OH to Mansfield, OH

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Drive Time

2h 18m

Distance

117.3 mi

189 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min

4 AM

2h 9m ★

6 AM

2h 19m

8 AM

2h 38m

10 AM

2h 25m

12 PM

2h 23m

3 PM

2h 26m

5 PM

2h 37m

8 PM

2h 13m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Cortland, OH to Mansfield, OH covers 117.3 miles and takes about 2h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 71, Ohio Turnpike, Warren Outer Belt for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 43.1 miles on I 71. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.20 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

58.6 miles from Cortland, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 2h 18m highway drive covering 117.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 71 and Ohio Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 43.1 miles on I 71.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 71 is the longest continuous segment at about 43.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and Ohio Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 52.2 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 117.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 52.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 56.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 22 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

52.2 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in

Take the exit toward I 77: Cleveland, Akron

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 173 Toward I 77: Cleveland, Akron

53.1 mi into trip | ~1h 4m in

Keep slight right at fork toward SR 21: Richfield, Brecksville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward SR 21: Richfield, Brecksville

56.3 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in

Take the exit toward I 271 South: Columbus

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 144 Toward I 271 South: Columbus

110 mi into trip | ~2h 7m in

Take the exit toward US 30: Wooster, Mansfield

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 176 Toward US 30: Wooster, Mansfield

110.3 mi into trip | ~2h 8m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 30 West: Mansfield

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward US 30 West: Mansfield

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Cortland, OH and Mansfield, OH, road signs point toward Akron and Brecksville.

Akron

52.2 mi in | ~1h 2m

Brecksville

53.1 mi in | ~1h 4m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 71	43.1 mi	46m
Ohio Turnpike	35.6 mi	38m
Warren Outer Belt	10.8 mi	13m
I 271	10 mi	11m
US 30	4.8 mi	6m
SR 5	4 mi	7m
I 77	1.8 mi	2m
North Main Street	1.5 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 71 — 43.1 mi, about 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cortland, OH and Mansfield, OH.

Start on SR 5

0.8 mi · 1 min · North High Street

Turn left onto SR 5; SR 46

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Mecca Street

Continue on SR 5

3.7 mi · 6 min · SR 5

Take the ramp onto SR 5

0.3 mi · 36 sec · SR 5

Toward SR 5, SR 82 West: Ravenna

Merge onto SR 5; SR 82

11 mi · 13 min · Warren Outer Belt

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 17 sec

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 59 sec

Merge onto I 80

22 mi · 23 min · Ohio Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

14 mi · 14 min · Ohio Turnpike

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min

Exit 173 Toward I 77: Cleveland, Akron Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 14 sec

Toward SR 21: Richfield, Brecksville Use the right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

347 ft · 8 sec

Turn straight onto SR 21

1.0 mi · 1 min · Brecksville Road

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Toward I 77 South, SR 21 South

Merge onto I 77; SR 21

1.8 mi · 2 min · I 77; SR 21

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 144 Toward I 271 South: Columbus Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 271

10 mi · 11 min · I 271

Merge onto I 71

43 mi · 46 min · I 71

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Exit 176 Toward US 30: Wooster, Mansfield Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 37 sec

Toward US 30 West: Mansfield Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto US 30

4.8 mi · 6 min · US 30

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec

Exit 130 Toward SR 13: Norwalk, Main Street

Turn left onto SR 13

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 13

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

Arrive at destination

South Main Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 58.6 miles from Cortland, OH, or about 1h 12m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43.1 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 35m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 58.6 miles or 1h 12m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 52m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mansfield, OH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Cortland, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Cortland, OH

This is one driving day of about 117.3 miles and 2h 18m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cortland, OH.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on I 71 for about 43.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 58.6 mi from Cortland, OH · 1h 12m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Farrell, PA

59 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Farrell, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 58.6 miles from Cortland, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Mansfield, OH

The final approach into Mansfield, OH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Mansfield, OH.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.20 one way

$36.41 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 41 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.38	$20.20	$40.41
premium	$4.91	$22.67	$45.34
diesel	$5.61	$25.90	$51.80

Estimated Tolls: $1.78

Ohio Turnpike (35.6 mi) $1.78

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 41 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	35.2	$12.32	$5.63
Efficient EV	29.3	$10.26	$4.69
EV Truck/SUV	46.9	$16.42	$7.51

Gas CO2

41 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (66% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Cortland, OH

Morning in Cortland on Wednesday

Local time

8:14 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Mansfield, OH

Morning in Mansfield on Wednesday

Local time

8:14 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

14 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 18m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Cortland, OH to Mansfield, OH covers 117.3 miles and takes about 2h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 71, Ohio Turnpike, Warren Outer Belt. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 58.6 miles from Cortland, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.20 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Between Cortland, OH and Mansfield, OH, road signs point toward Akron and Brecksville.

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