Origin
Mansfield, OH
Late night in Mansfield on Wednesday
Local time
3:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mansfield, OH to Carlisle, OH
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 42m
Distance
134.4 mi
216 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 32m
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6 AM
2h 43m
8 AM
3h 4m
10 AM
2h 50m
12 PM
2h 48m
3 PM
2h 51m
5 PM
3h 3m
8 PM
2h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mansfield, OH
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Carlisle, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Mansfield, OH to Carlisle, OH covers 134.4 miles and takes about 2h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 77, Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway, Dover Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 55.9 miles on I 77. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.86 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
67.2 miles from Mansfield, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 2h 42m highway drive covering 134.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 77 and Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 55.9 miles on I 77.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 77 is the longest continuous segment at about 55.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 77 and Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Park Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 134.4 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Park Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 13 / South Diamond Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 59.8 miles (US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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South Park Street
Turn left onto South Park Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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SR 13 / South Diamond Street
Turn left onto SR 13 / South Diamond Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
59.8 mi into trip
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~1h 16m in
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US 250
Take the exit onto US 250
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
66.4 mi into trip
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~1h 23m in
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I 77
Keep slight left at fork onto I 77
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
122.2 mi into trip
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~2h 23m in
Take the exit toward SR 78: Caldwell, Woodsfield
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 25
Toward SR 78: Caldwell, Woodsfield
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Mansfield, OH to Carlisle, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Woodsfield along the way.
Woodsfield
122.2 mi in
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~2h 23m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 77 | 55.9 mi | 59m |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway | 30.4 mi | 38m |
| Dover Road | 14.8 mi | 17m |
| US 250 | 9.6 mi | 11m |
| Woodsfield Road | 8.8 mi | 13m |
| Sandusky Drive Southwest | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| West Main Street | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Road Fork Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 77
— 55.9 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mansfield, OH and Carlisle, OH.
1
Start on South Main Street
106 ft
·
9 sec
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South Main Street
2
Turn left onto South Park Street
391 ft
·
33 sec
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South Park Street
3
Turn left onto SR 13
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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South Diamond Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Merge onto SR 13
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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North Main Street
5
Turn right onto East Longview Avenue
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
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East Longview Avenue
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 130
Toward US 30 East: Wooster
7
Merge onto US 30
30 mi
·
38 min
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Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
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28 sec
9
Turn left onto SR 302
0.8 mi
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1 min
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Madison Avenue
10
Continue on SR 83
4.7 mi
·
5 min
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Dover Road
11
Continue on US 250
1.6 mi
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1 min
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West Main Street
12
Continue on US 250
7.0 mi
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7 min
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Dover Road
13
Continue on US 250
0.4 mi
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34 sec
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West Main Street
14
Continue on US 250
3.1 mi
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3 min
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Dover Road
15
Continue on US 250
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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Sandusky Drive Southwest
16
Continue on US 250
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
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West Main Street
17
Continue on US 250
4.9 mi
·
5 min
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Sandusky Drive Southwest
18
Turn right onto US 250
3.0 mi
·
3 min
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US 250
19
Take the exit onto US 250
6.6 mi
·
7 min
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US 250
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 77
56 mi
·
59 min
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I 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 25
Toward SR 78: Caldwell, Woodsfield
Use the slight right lane.
22
Turn left onto SR 78
0.6 mi
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55 sec
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McConnelsville Road
23
Continue on SR 78
8.8 mi
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13 min
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Woodsfield Road
24
Turn right onto SR 260
2.3 mi
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4 min
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Road Fork Road
25
Arrive at destination
SR 260
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 67.2 miles from Mansfield, OH, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.9 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 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.2 miles or 1h 24m 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 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Carlisle, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Mansfield, 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 Mansfield, OH
This is one driving day of about 134.4 miles and 2h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Mansfield, 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 77 for about 55.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 67.2 mi from Mansfield, OH · 1h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
67 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 67.2 miles from Mansfield, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Carlisle, OH
The final approach into Carlisle, 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 Carlisle, 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
$20.86 one way
$41.72 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $23.15 | $46.30 |
| premium | $4.91 | $25.98 | $51.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.67 | $59.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.3 | 0 | $14.11 | $6.45 |
| Efficient EV | 33.6 | 0 | $11.76 | $5.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.8 | 0 | $18.82 | $8.60 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Destination
Carlisle, OH
Late night in Carlisle on Wednesday
Local time
3:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
60°F
Mechanicsburg, PA
67 mi in
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
6 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 42m 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 Mansfield, OH to Carlisle, OH covers 134.4 miles and takes about 2h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 77, Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway, Dover Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 67.2 miles from Mansfield, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.86 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 134.4 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Park Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 13 / South Diamond Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 59.8 miles (US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Mansfield, OH to Carlisle, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Woodsfield along the way.
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