How far is Amherst, OH from Dublin, OH?

The driving distance from Amherst, OH to Dublin, OH is about 118.4 miles (190.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.2 miles (162.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
118.4 mi
02h 11m
Flight
101.13 mi
162.76 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.13 mi
Kilometers
162.76 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.4 mi
Kilometers
190.55 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dublin
Sat, May 23, 10:33 AM EDT
Return by in Amherst
Sat, May 23, 12:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Amherst
2026-05-23T08:22
Arrive Dublin
Sat, May 23, 10:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Amherst
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mansfield
OH

The most populous city in Richland County, Ohio.

From Amherst
58.5 mi
01h 05m
To Dublin
60 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Amherst and Dublin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Amherst and Dublin.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    67 m · 21 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Forest Street

    75 m · 13 sec · Forest Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    3270 ft · 2 min · Park Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Leavitt Road

    6.7 mi · 12 min · South Leavitt Road

  5. 5

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on North Ashland-Oberlin Road

    6 mi · 11 min · North Ashland-Oberlin Road

  7. 7

    Continue on North Main Street

    2424 ft · 48 sec · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on South Ashland-Oberlin Road

    658 ft · 13 sec · South Ashland-Oberlin Road

  9. 9

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on South Ashland-Oberlin Road

    19.7 mi · 28 min · South Ashland-Oberlin Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    997 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Take the exit right

    2527 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    66.4 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 West

    1.4 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Sawmill Road

    993 ft · 24 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Sawmill Road South

    1019 ft · 27 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Sawmill Road

    857 ft · 16 sec · Sawmill Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Dublin Center Drive

    3256 ft · 1 min · Dublin Center Drive

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Dublin Granville Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Dublin Granville Road

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Bridge Street

    66 m · 7 sec · East Bridge Street

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto East Bridge Street

    1170 ft · 40 sec · East Bridge Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South High Street

    52 m · 8 sec · South High Street

  27. 27

    Turn right

    33 m · 10 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right

    15 m · 4 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Amherst and Dublin.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Street
68.4 mi · 58%
South Ashland-Oberlin Road
20 mi · 17%
South Leavitt Road
6.73 mi · 6%
North Ashland-Oberlin Road
6.04 mi · 5%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
5.19 mi · 4%
North Main Street
4.5 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

East Main Street

Merge slight left

66.4 mi · 01h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
101.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mansfield
01h 05m from Amherst
Leave By
2:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Amherst and Showers And Thunderstorms near Dublin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Amherst to Dublin?

The road trip is about 118.4 miles (190.6 km) and usually takes 02h 11m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.5 miles from Amherst and 60 miles from Dublin.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 101.2 miles (162.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.49 one way or $30.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Amherst and Showers And Thunderstorms near Dublin.

Stop Ideas Near Mansfield

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mansfield, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mansfield.

RAIL

Elyria

77 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

78 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
BUS

Columbus, OH

98 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

108 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Amherst and Dublin. Straight-line distance: 101.13 mi (162.76 km).

Amherst

#1 Amherst

City in Ohio, United States

Population12,387
Coordinates41.3978200, -82.2223800
Altitude210
CountryUnited States
Dublin

#2 Dublin

A city in Franklin County, Ohio.

Population49,372
Coordinates40.0992300, -83.1140800
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Start: (-82.222376, 41.397681)
End: (-83.114113, 40.099166)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.18 gal
15.82 L · about $15.49
Round trip
$30.97
8.36 gal · 31.64 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.3 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $15.49 $30.97
Mid-grade $4.24 $17.73 $35.46
Premium $4.79 $20.02 $40.04
Diesel $4.30 $17.99 $35.98

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Ohio · May 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Amherst and Dublin. The current time is 08:22:22.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.