Origin
Mansfield, OH
Morning in Mansfield on Saturday
Local time
10:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mansfield, OH to Howard, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
36.8 mi
59 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
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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Howard, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
Mansfield, OH to Howard, OH is 36.8 miles and takes about 51 minutes via SR 13, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Ohio and the Midwest region, offering a straightforward journey. Expect a mixed drive profile, meaning you'll encounter both highway sections and local road segments. This route is ideal for a quick day trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule without the need for an overnight stay. Consider it for a brief scenic drive or a practical hop between these two Ohio locations.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 36.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This drive features a highway share of 57%, indicating a good portion of your 36.8 miles will be on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 21.1 miles along SR 13, providing a solid segment of consistent driving. The 'Mixed drive' profile suggests you'll transition between these higher-speed sections and potentially slower, more local roads as you approach your destination. Pay attention to the road as it changes, moving from the efficiency of SR 13 to the more community-focused Coshocton Road and South Main Street.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 13 is the longest continuous segment at about 21.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 27.7 miles in near SR 13 / West Chestnut Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 51m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 27.7 miles (SR 13 / West Chestnut Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.8 miles (North Mulberry Street): Navigation decision point; at 27.9 miles (US 36; SR 3; SR 229 / West High Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
27.7 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
SR 13 / West Chestnut Street
Turn left onto SR 13 / West Chestnut Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
27.8 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
North Mulberry Street
Turn right onto North Mulberry Street
Navigation decision point
5
27.9 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
US 36; SR 3; SR 229 / West High Street
Turn left onto US 36; SR 3; SR 229 / West High Street
Navigation decision point
6
27.9 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
US 36; SR 229 / East High Street
Enter roundabout onto US 36; SR 229 / East High Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
28.3 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
US 36 / North Park Street
Turn left onto US 36 / North Park Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 13 | 21.1 mi | 25m |
| Coshocton Road | 8.4 mi | 14m |
| South Main Street | 6.5 mi | 10m |
| East High Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Chestnut Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Mulberry Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Park Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West High Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 13
— 21.1 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mansfield, OH and Howard, OH.
1
Start on South Main Street
6.5 mi
·
10 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Continue on SR 13
21 mi
·
25 min
·
SR 13
3
Turn left onto SR 13
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Chestnut Street
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto North Mulberry Street
345 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Mulberry Street
5
Turn left onto US 36; SR 3; SR 229
212 ft
·
9 sec
·
West High Street
6
Enter roundabout onto US 36; SR 229
474 ft
·
18 sec
·
East High Street
7
Continue on US 36; SR 229
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
East High Street
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn left onto US 36
344 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Park Street
Use the left lane.
9
Turn slight right onto US 36
8.4 mi
·
14 min
·
Coshocton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn right
269 ft
·
19 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.4 mi from Mansfield, OH · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.4 miles from Mansfield, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Howard, OH
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Howard, OH if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.71 one way
$11.42 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $6.34 | $12.68 |
| premium | $4.91 | $7.11 | $14.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.12 | $16.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.86 | $1.77 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.22 | $1.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.36 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Howard, OH
Morning in Howard on Saturday
Local time
10:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
18 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
51m 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 Howard, OH covers 36.8 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 13, Coshocton Road, South Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.4 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 $5.71 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 is a straightforward 51m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 27.7 miles (SR 13 / West Chestnut Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.8 miles (North Mulberry Street): Navigation decision point; at 27.9 miles (US 36; SR 3; SR 229 / West High Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Mansfield, OH to Howard, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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