How far is Dublin, OH from Amherst, OH?

The driving distance from Dublin, OH to Amherst, OH is about 116.1 miles (186.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.2 miles (162.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m 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
116.08 mi
02h 33m
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
116.08 mi
Kilometers
186.82 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Amherst
Sat, May 23, 11:49 AM EDT
Return by in Dublin
Sat, May 23, 2:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dublin
2026-05-23T09:16
Arrive Amherst
Sat, May 23, 11:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dublin
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
Lexington
OH

Village in Richland County, Ohio, United States

From Dublin
58 mi
01h 16m
To Amherst
58 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph S
Destination
74°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    32 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mill Lane

    39 m · 9 sec · Mill Lane

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Bridge Street

    1393 ft · 45 sec · West Bridge Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Dublin Granville Road

    52 m · 6 sec · West Dublin Granville Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto West Dublin Granville Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Dublin Granville Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Dublin Center Drive

    1261 ft · 37 sec · Dublin Center Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Bridge Park Avenue

    764 ft · 21 sec · Bridge Park Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Sawmill Road

    1894 ft · 44 sec · Sawmill Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    1709 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Columbus, Cleveland

    2686 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    3098 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    67.1 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 250: Ashland, Wooster

    2136 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto State Route 89

    9.5 mi · 16 min · State Route 89

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    27.5 mi · 44 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Middle Ridge Road

    1699 ft · 1 min · Middle Ridge Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Elyria Avenue

    2528 ft · 1 min · Elyria Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Street

    1501 ft · 1 min · West Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Mill Street

    35 m · 12 sec · Mill Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Spring Street

    95 m · 16 sec · Spring Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    13 m · 9 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left

    34 m · 8 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
67.7 mi · 58%
State Route 89
9.48 mi · 8%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
4.91 mi · 4%
West Dublin Granville Road
0.79 mi · 1%
Sawmill Road
0.68 mi · 1%
I 71
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

67.1 mi · 01h 12m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
101.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington
01h 16m from Dublin
Leave By
1:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 116.1 miles (186.8 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58 miles from Dublin and 58 miles from Amherst.

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 14.9 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 1:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.19 one way or $30.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lexington

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

86 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

87 mi away
410 East River Road
BUS

Columbus, OH

87 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

118 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

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

Dublin

#1 Dublin

A city in Franklin County, Ohio.

Population49,372
Coordinates40.0992300, -83.1140800
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Amherst

#2 Amherst

City in Ohio, United States

Population12,387
Coordinates41.3978200, -82.2223800
Altitude210
CountryUnited States
Start: Dublin (-83.11408, 40.09923)
End: Amherst (-82.22238, 41.39782)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.1 gal
15.51 L · about $15.19
Round trip
$30.38
8.2 gal · 31.02 L
Estimated CO2
36.4 kg one way
Round trip: 72.9 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $15.19 $30.38
Mid-grade $4.24 $17.39 $34.78
Premium $4.79 $19.64 $39.28
Diesel $4.30 $17.65 $35.29

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 Dublin and Amherst. The current time is 09:16:31.

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.