Origin
Nelsonville, OH
Afternoon in Nelsonville on Thursday
Local time
2:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nelsonville, OH to New Mansfield, OH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
25m
Distance
13.4 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nelsonville, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
New Mansfield, OH
Josh Sorenson
Trip Overview
The drive from Nelsonville, OH to New Mansfield, OH covers 13.4 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SR 691, Canal Street, SR 56 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.6 miles on SR 691. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.08 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 13.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 25m highway drive covering 13.4 miles, with most of the trip on SR 691 and Canal Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.6 miles on SR 691.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 691 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 691 and Canal Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 11.6 miles (SR 56): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
11.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
SR 56
At end of road, turn left onto SR 56
Navigation decision point
4
13 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Five Points Road
Turn right onto Five Points Road
Navigation decision point
6
13.4 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Old State Rte 56
At end of road, turn left onto Old State Rte 56
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 691 | 9.6 mi | 16m |
| Canal Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| SR 56 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Steinmeyer Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Five Points Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Old State Rte 56 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 691
— 9.6 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nelsonville, OH and New Mansfield, OH.
1
Start on this road
85 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
50 ft
·
8 sec
3
Turn left onto Business US 33
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Canal Street
4
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
5
Continue on SR 691
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 691
6
Turn left onto SR 691
8.9 mi
·
15 min
·
SR 691
7
At end of road, turn left onto SR 56
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
SR 56
8
Turn right onto Five Points Road
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Five Points Road
9
Continue on Steinmeyer Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Steinmeyer Road
10
At end of road, turn left onto Old State Rte 56
47 ft
·
2 sec
·
Old State Rte 56
11
Arrive at destination
Old State Rte 56
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.08 one way
$4.16 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.31 | $4.62 |
| premium | $4.91 | $2.59 | $5.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.17 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
New Mansfield, OH
Afternoon in New Mansfield on Thursday
Local time
2:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
7 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
25m 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 Nelsonville, OH to New Mansfield, OH covers 13.4 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 691, Canal Street, SR 56. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.7 miles from Nelsonville, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.08 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 25m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 11.6 miles (SR 56): Navigation decision point.
The route from Nelsonville, OH to New Mansfield, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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