Origin
Dent, OH
Morning in Dent on Wednesday
Local time
6:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dent, OH to Mansfield, OH
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 54m
Distance
183.3 mi
295 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 44m
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6 AM
2h 55m
8 AM
3h 17m
10 AM
3h 2m
12 PM
3h 0m
3 PM
3h 4m
5 PM
3h 16m
8 PM
2h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dent, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Mansfield, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Dent, OH to Mansfield, OH covers 183.3 miles and takes about 2h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 74 West, Northwest Expressway, I 275 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.45 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
91.7 miles from Dent, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 2h 54m drive with frequent turns across 183.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 74 West is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Dent, OH to Mansfield, OH is easy. At 2h 54m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Dent, OH to Mansfield, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 74 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northwest Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 275 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Circle Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 71 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 71 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northeast Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 123 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
I 74 West
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dent, OH and Mansfield, OH.
1
Start on Harrison Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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Harrison Avenue
2
Take the ramp slight right toward I 74 West, US 52 West
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
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I 74 West, US 52 West
3
Merge slight left onto Northwest Expressway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
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Northwest Expressway
4
Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Dayton
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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I 275 North: Dayton
5
Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway
2.2 mi
·
2 min
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Circle Freeway
6
Keep slight left to continue on Circle Freeway
18 mi
·
20 min
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Circle Freeway
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
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I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Columbus
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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I 71 North: Columbus
9
Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
14 mi
·
16 min
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Northeast Expressway
10
Take the exit slight right toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
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SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon
11
Turn right
515 ft
·
12 sec
12
Turn left
4.3 mi
·
8 min
13
Turn left onto Middleboro Road
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Middleboro Road
14
At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilmington Road
338 ft
·
10 sec
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Wilmington Road
15
Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
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I 71 North: Columbus
16
Merge slight left
69 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
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I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling
18
Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Innerbelt
19
Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 71 North: Cleveland
20
Keep slight left
60 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
21
Take the exit slight right toward SR 13: Mansfield, Bellville
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
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SR 13: Mansfield, Bellville
22
Turn left
4.8 mi
·
7 min
23
Turn right onto East 1st Street
417 ft
·
18 sec
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East 1st Street
24
Turn left onto South Diamond Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
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South Diamond Street
25
Turn left onto Park Avenue East
381 ft
·
22 sec
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Park Avenue East
26
Turn left onto South Main Street
59 ft
·
1 sec
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South Main Street
27
Arrive at your destination
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 91.7 miles from Dent, OH, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
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 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 91.7 miles or 1h 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mansfield, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Dent, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Dent, OH
This is one driving day of about 183.3 miles and 2h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Dent, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 91.7 mi from Dent, OH · 1h 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
92 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 91.7 miles from Dent, 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
$28.45 one way
$56.90 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
64 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $31.57 | $63.14 |
| premium | $4.91 | $35.43 | $70.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $40.47 | $80.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55 | 0 | $19.25 | $8.80 |
| Efficient EV | 45.8 | 0 | $16.04 | $7.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 73.3 | 0 | $25.66 | $11.73 |
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Mansfield, OH
Morning in Mansfield on Wednesday
Local time
6:10 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
11 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 54m 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 Dent, OH to Mansfield, OH covers 183.3 miles and takes about 2h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 74 West, Northwest Expressway, I 275 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 91.7 miles from Dent, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.45 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Dent, OH to Mansfield, OH is easy. At 2h 54m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Dent, OH to Mansfield, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Dent, OH to Mansfield, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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