Trip from Macedonia, OH to Mansfield, OH

Drive Time

3h 51m

Distance

189.3 mi

305 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

3h 39m ★

6 AM

3h 51m

8 AM

4h 17m

10 AM

4h 0m

12 PM

3h 58m

3 PM

4h 2m

5 PM

4h 16m

8 PM

3h 44m

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 Macedonia, OH to Mansfield, OH covers 189.3 miles and takes about 3h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 71, Circle Freeway, Northeast Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 129.8 miles on I 71. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.31 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

94.6 miles from Macedonia, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 3m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 3h 51m highway drive covering 189.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 71 and Circle Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 129.8 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 28 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 129.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and Circle Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.6 miles in near SR 126.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 189.3 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 9.6 miles (SR 126): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 24 key points

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

9.6 mi into trip | ~18m in | SR 126

Take the ramp onto SR 126 toward US 27 South, SR 126 East

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Toward US 27 South, SR 126 East

30 mi into trip | ~43m in

Take the exit toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 49 Toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus

30.3 mi into trip | ~44m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 71 North: Columbus

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 71 North: Columbus

45.6 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in

Take the exit toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon

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 32 Toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon

123.1 mi into trip | ~2h 34m in | I 71

Keep slight right at fork onto I 71 toward I 71 North: Cleveland

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 101A Toward I 71 North: Cleveland

Towns Along This Route

Between Macedonia, OH and Mansfield, OH, road signs point toward Columbus, Lebanon and Wheeling.

Columbus

30 mi in | ~43m

Lebanon

45.6 mi in | ~1h 2m

Wheeling

121.4 mi in | ~2h 32m | via I 71

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 71	129.8 mi	2h 22m
Circle Freeway	14.7 mi	16m
Northeast Expressway	14.2 mi	16m
Cincinnati Brookville Road	7 mi	12m
SR 126	5.3 mi	7m
SR 13	4.8 mi	7m
SR 350	4.3 mi	8m
Middleboro Road	1.9 mi	4m

Longest stretch: I 71 — 129.8 mi, about 2h 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Okeana–Drewsburg Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Okeana–Drewsburg Road

Continue on Okeana–Drewersburg Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Okeana–Drewersburg Road

Turn straight onto SR 126

7.0 mi · 12 min · Cincinnati Brookville Road

Turn left onto SR 126; SR 128

0.9 mi · 1 min · Hamilton Cleves Road

Take the ramp onto SR 126

5.3 mi · 7 min · SR 126

Toward US 27 South, SR 126 East Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec

Toward I 275 East: Dayton Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 275

15 mi · 16 min · Circle Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Exit 49 Toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min

Toward I 71 North: Columbus Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 71

14 mi · 16 min · Northeast Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Exit 32 Toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto SR 123

515 ft · 12 sec · SR 123

Turn left onto SR 350

4.3 mi · 8 min · SR 350

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto C-45

1.9 mi · 4 min · Middleboro Road

At end of road, turn left onto SR 350 Truck; C-7

336 ft · 10 sec · Wilmington Road

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Toward I 71 North: Columbus

Merge onto I 71

69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · I 71

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto I 71

0.4 mi · 45 sec · I 71

Toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 70; I 71

1.3 mi · 1 min · South Innerbelt

Keep slight right at fork onto I 71

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 71

Exit 101A Toward I 71 North: Cleveland Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 71

60 mi · 1 hr 5 min · I 71

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 55 sec

Exit 169 Toward SR 13: Mansfield, Bellville

Turn left onto SR 13

4.8 mi · 7 min · SR 13

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto US 42; SR 13

417 ft · 17 sec · East 1st Street

Turn left onto SR 13

0.2 mi · 26 sec · South Diamond Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn left onto SR 430

381 ft · 21 sec · Park Avenue East

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto South Main Street

60 ft · 1 sec · South Main Street

Arrive at destination

South Main Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 94.6 miles from Macedonia, OH, or about 2h 3m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 129.8 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 47m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 94.6 miles or 2h 3m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 10m

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 Macedonia, 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 Macedonia, OH

This is one driving day of about 189.3 miles and 3h 51m.

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

The longest stretch is on I 71 for about 129.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 94.6 mi from Macedonia, OH · 2h 3m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Beavercreek, OH

95 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

Beavercreek, OH

Fuel and coffee

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

South Bloomfield, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 94.6 miles from Macedonia, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 129.8 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

National Monument

Throughout his life, Charles Young overcame countless obstacles in his ascent to prominence. In spite of overt racism and stifling inequality, Young rose through the military ranks to become one of th...

14 mi from route ~34 min detour Free near mile 71.8

View on nps.gov

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park was established to honor the lives and achievements of poet and author Paul Laurence Dunbar and aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright. Through p...

23 mi from route ~58 min detour Free near mile 65.3

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$28.31 one way

$56.63 round trip

$3.80/gal 25.4 MPG avg 66 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.24	$31.61	$63.23
premium	$4.79	$35.70	$71.40
diesel	$5.64	$42.06	$84.11

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: 66.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	56.8	$19.88	$9.09
Efficient EV	47.3	$16.56	$7.57
EV Truck/SUV	75.7	$26.50	$12.12

Gas CO2

66 kg

EV CO2

22 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.

Forecast data refreshed 56 minutes ago

Origin

Macedonia, OH

Morning in Macedonia on Monday

Local time

6:21 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Mansfield, OH

Morning in Mansfield on Monday

Local time

6:21 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Chance Rain Showers

SW 18 mph 35% chance 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

3 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

3h 51m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Macedonia, OH to Mansfield, OH covers 189.3 miles and takes about 3h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 71, Circle Freeway, Northeast Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 94.6 miles from Macedonia, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.31 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Between Macedonia, OH and Mansfield, OH, road signs point toward Columbus, Lebanon and Wheeling.

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