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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Hardin County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on the route
39 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
57 m · 16 sec
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Turn right onto South Church Street
56 m · 11 sec · South Church Street
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Turn right onto West Wooster Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Wooster Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Wooster Street
25 m · 2 sec · East Wooster Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Wooster Street
1371 ft · 29 sec · East Wooster Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75: Dayton
1955 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
23.8 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 68, SR 15
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 68, SR 15: Kenton, Columbus
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 68 South: Kenton
1669 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left
67 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right
23.3 mi · 35 min
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Turn left onto West Eliza Street
109 m · 18 sec · West Eliza Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue straight
28 mi · 40 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 31
33 m · 2 sec · State Route 31
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Exit the rotary onto State Route 31
1.3 km · 1 min · State Route 31
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Continue on North Maple Street
1666 ft · 32 sec · North Maple Street
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Take the ramp right
1408 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
18.4 mi · 22 min
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Turn right onto Mill Lane
39 m · 13 sec · Mill Lane
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Turn left
32 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bowling Green and Dublin.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Bowling Green and Chance Rain Showers 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 $13.67 one way or $27.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Bowling Green and Chance Rain Showers near Dublin.
Stop Ideas Near Kenton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kenton.
Columbus, OH
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bowling Green and Dublin. Straight-line distance: 92.51 mi (148.88 km).
#1 Bowling Green
City in Ohio
| Population | 31,444 |
| Coordinates | 41.3747700, -83.6513200 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dublin
A city in Franklin County, Ohio.
| Population | 49,372 |
| Coordinates | 40.0992300, -83.1140800 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-83.114113, 40.099166)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 163 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.83 | $13.67 | $27.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $15.65 | $31.29 |
| Premium | $4.93 | $17.59 | $35.18 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $21.66 | $43.33 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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