How far is Bowling Green, OH from Dublin, OH?

The driving distance from Bowling Green, OH to Dublin, OH is about 101.1 miles (162.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.5 miles (148.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
101.1 mi
01h 57m
Flight
92.51 mi
148.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.51 mi
Kilometers
148.88 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.1 mi
Kilometers
162.7 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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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 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dublin
Fri, Apr 17, 7:04 AM EDT
Return by in Bowling Green
Fri, Apr 17, 9:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bowling Green
2026-04-17T05:07
Arrive Dublin
Fri, Apr 17, 7:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bowling Green
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Kenton
OH

City in Hardin County, Ohio, United States

From Bowling Green
51.4 mi
00h 58m
To Dublin
49.6 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
79°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bowling Green and Dublin.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    39 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    57 m · 16 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Church Street

    56 m · 11 sec · South Church Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Wooster Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Wooster Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Wooster Street

    25 m · 2 sec · East Wooster Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto East Wooster Street

    1371 ft · 29 sec · East Wooster Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75: Dayton

    1955 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    23.8 mi · 26 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 68, SR 15

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 68, SR 15: Kenton, Columbus

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 68 South: Kenton

    1669 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    67 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    23.3 mi · 35 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Eliza Street

    109 m · 18 sec · West Eliza Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    28 mi · 40 min

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 31

    33 m · 2 sec · State Route 31

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary onto State Route 31

    1.3 km · 1 min · State Route 31

  19. 19

    Continue on North Maple Street

    1666 ft · 32 sec · North Maple Street

  20. 20

    Take the ramp right

    1408 ft · 34 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    18.4 mi · 22 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Mill Lane

    39 m · 13 sec · Mill Lane

  23. 23

    Turn left

    32 m · 8 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bowling Green 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
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
29.9 mi · 30%
I 75
24.2 mi · 24%
North Maple Street
19 mi · 19%
US 68
3.42 mi · 3%
West Wooster Street
1.48 mi · 1%
State Route 31
0.82 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

Continue straight

28 mi · 00h 40m

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
01h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
92.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kenton
00h 58m from Bowling Green
Leave By
2:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bowling Green and Mostly Sunny near Dublin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bowling Green to Dublin?

The road trip is about 101.1 miles (162.7 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Kenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.4 miles from Bowling Green and 49.6 miles from Dublin.

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

The direct path is about 92.5 miles (148.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 2:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.23 one way or $26.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bowling Green and Mostly Sunny near Dublin.

Stop Ideas Near Kenton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kenton, 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 Kenton.

BUS

Columbus, OH

93 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

110 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.
RAIL

Sandusky

116 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bowling Green and Dublin. Straight-line distance: 92.51 mi (148.88 km).

Bowling Green

#1 Bowling Green

City in Ohio

Population31,444
Coordinates41.3747700, -83.6513200
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Dublin

#2 Dublin

A city in Franklin County, Ohio.

Population49,372
Coordinates40.0992300, -83.1140800
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Start: (-83.651392, 41.37477)
End: (-83.114113, 40.099166)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.57 gal
13.5 L · about $13.23
Round trip
$26.45
7.14 gal · 27 L
Estimated CO2
31.7 kg one way
Round trip: 63.5 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $13.23 $26.45
Mid-grade $4.24 $15.14 $30.29
Premium $4.79 $17.10 $34.20
Diesel $4.30 $15.37 $30.73

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Bowling Green and Dublin. The current time is 05:07:32.

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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.