How far is Columbus, OH from Dublin, OH?
The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Dublin, OH is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Dublin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Dublin.
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Start on the route
23 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto East State Street
556 ft · 23 sec · East State Street
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Turn right onto South High Street
2259 ft · 2 min · South High Street
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Turn left onto West Spring Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Spring Street
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Continue on Dublin Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Dublin Road
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Continue on Riverside Drive
8 mi · 13 min · Riverside Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Bridge Street
111 m · 12 sec · East Bridge Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Bridge Street
1170 ft · 40 sec · East Bridge Street
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Turn left onto South High Street
52 m · 8 sec · South High Street
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Turn right
33 m · 10 sec
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Turn right
15 m · 4 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 Columbus and Dublin.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Riverside Drive
Continue on Riverside Drive
7.95 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Columbus and Mostly Sunny then Chance 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 Columbus to Dublin?
The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Upper Arlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.7 miles from Columbus and 10.4 miles from Dublin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.22 one way or $4.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Columbus and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dublin.
Stop Ideas Near Upper Arlington
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 Upper Arlington.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Dublin. Straight-line distance: 11.32 mi (18.22 km).
#1 Columbus
The fifteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Columbus metropolitan area.
| Population | 884,356 |
| Coordinates | 39.9611800, -82.9987900 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| 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: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $2.22 | $4.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $2.55 | $5.09 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $2.87 | $5.75 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $2.58 | $5.16 |
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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