Explore the Haunting History of The Ohio State Reformatory

Getting There

• Car

  If you're traveling by car, start by getting onto US-30 E from your current location in Western Ohio. Follow US-30 E for approximately 45 miles until you reach the exit for OH-13 S toward Mansfield. Merge onto OH-13 S and continue for about 5 miles. Take the exit for OH-430 E toward Mansfield, and merge onto OH-430 E. After approximately 2 miles, take the exit toward Reformatory Rd. Turn right onto Reformatory Rd and continue for about 1 mile. The Ohio State Reformatory will be on your right at 100 Reformatory Rd, Mansfield, OH 44905. Parking is available on-site, but may have a fee; please check the website for the latest information.

• Public Transportation

  For those opting for public transportation, you will need to take a Greyhound bus to Mansfield, Ohio. Check the Greyhound schedule for the next available bus from your location in Western Ohio. Once you arrive at the Mansfield Greyhound station, you can take a local taxi or rideshare service like Uber or Lyft to reach The Ohio State Reformatory. The distance from the bus station to the reformatory is approximately 3 miles, which should take about 10 minutes by car. Make sure to confirm the fare with the taxi or rideshare driver before starting your journey.

• Bicycle

  If you're feeling adventurous and want to bike to The Ohio State Reformatory, you can follow the same route as the car directions. Use US-30 E and OH-13 S, but be cautious as these roads may have heavy traffic. Ensure you have proper biking gear and a map application for navigation. The distance from central locations in Western Ohio to the Reformatory is about 50 miles, so plan for a full day of biking, taking breaks as needed.