Origin
Mansfield, OH
Late night in Mansfield on Friday
Local time
1:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mansfield, OH to Copley, OH
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
58 mi
93 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
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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Copley, OH
Andressa Chagas
Trip Overview
This straightforward 58-mile drive from Mansfield, OH to Copley, OH will take you about 1 hour and 10 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, so no need to plan an overnight stay. You'll primarily be on interstate highways, making up 91% of the journey, with a budget of around $9 for fuel. The Midwest region provides a familiar backdrop for this efficient, highway-focused excursion. This route is all about getting you from point A to point B without much fuss.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 58 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-centric experience for most of this 58-mile trip. You'll be on I-71 and I-76 for the bulk of your travel, with a brief stint on Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a substantial 31.9 miles on I-71, meaning you can settle in for some steady driving. Given the 91% highway share, this route is designed for speed and efficiency rather than winding scenic byways. It’s a drive where maintaining highway speeds is the name of the game.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 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 31.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and I 76. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Park Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58 miles you will encounter 16 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 39.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 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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~0m in
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South Park Street
Turn left onto South Park Street
Navigation decision point
8
39.5 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, 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 209A-B
Toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron
9
39.7 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 76, US 224 East: Akron
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 209A
Toward I 76, US 224 East: Akron
8
52.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward SR 21 North, I 77 North Alternate: Cleveland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 13B
Toward SR 21 North, I 77 North Alternate: Cleve...
7
57.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Take the exit toward SR 162: Copley Road, 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.
Toward SR 162: Copley Road, Akron
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 Copley, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Akron along the way.
Akron
39.5 mi in
|
~47m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 71 | 31.9 mi | 34m |
| I 76 | 12.3 mi | 14m |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| SR 21 | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| South Diamond Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Copley Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Longview Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 31.9 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mansfield, OH and Copley, OH.
1
Start on South Main Street
106 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Turn left onto South Park Street
391 ft
·
33 sec
·
South Park Street
3
Turn left onto SR 13
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Diamond Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Merge onto SR 13
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
5
Turn right onto East Longview Avenue
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
East Longview Avenue
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 130
Toward US 30 East: Wooster
7
Merge onto US 30
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 176
Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
9
Merge onto I 71
32 mi
·
34 min
·
I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 209A-B
Toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 209A
Toward I 76, US 224 East: Akron
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 76; US 224
12 mi
·
14 min
·
I 76; US 224
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 13B
Toward SR 21 North, I 77 North Alternate: Cleveland
Use the right lane.
14
Merge onto SR 21
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
SR 21
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward SR 162: Copley Road, Akron
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn right onto SR 162
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Copley Road
17
At end of road, turn right onto SR 162; CH 17
99 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Cleveland Massillon Road
18
Arrive at destination
CH 17
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29 mi from Mansfield, OH · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29 miles from Mansfield, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Copley, OH
The final approach into Copley, OH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.00 one way
$18.00 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $9.99 | $19.98 |
| premium | $4.91 | $11.21 | $22.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.81 | $25.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.09 | $2.78 |
| Efficient EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.07 | $2.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.12 | $3.71 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Copley, OH
Late night in Copley on Friday
Local time
1:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
West Salem, OH
29 mi in
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
9 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
1h 10m 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 Copley, OH covers 58 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 71, I 76, Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29 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 $9.00 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58 miles you will encounter 16 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 39.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Mansfield, OH to Copley, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Akron along the way.
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