How far is Dublin, OH from Avon Lake, OH?
The driving distance from Dublin, OH to Avon Lake, OH is about 129.2 miles (207.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.5 miles (181.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.
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.
Human settlement in Ashland County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dublin and Avon Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dublin and Avon Lake.
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Start on the route
32 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Mill Lane
39 m · 9 sec · Mill Lane
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Turn right onto West Bridge Street
1393 ft · 45 sec · West Bridge Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Dublin Granville Road
52 m · 6 sec · West Dublin Granville Road
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Exit the roundabout onto West Dublin Granville Road
1.2 km · 1 min · West Dublin Granville Road
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Turn left onto Dublin Center Drive
1261 ft · 37 sec · Dublin Center Drive
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Turn right onto Bridge Park Avenue
764 ft · 21 sec · Bridge Park Avenue
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Turn left onto Sawmill Road
1894 ft · 44 sec · Sawmill Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1709 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Columbus, Cleveland
2686 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland
3098 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
84.3 mi · 1 hr 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 83: Lodi, Wooster
1223 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Avon Lake Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Avon Lake Road
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Continue on Wooster Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Wooster Street
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Continue on Elyria Street
2532 ft · 1 min · Elyria Street
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Continue on Avon Lake Road
8.9 mi · 10 min · Avon Lake Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Lake Road
160 m · 9 sec · Avon Lake Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Avon Lake Road
2.2 mi · 2 min · Avon Lake Road
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Continue on Avon Belden Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · Avon Belden Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avon Belden Road
24 m · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road
70 m · 3 sec · Avon Belden Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Belden Road
42 m · 2 sec · Avon Belden Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road
12.6 mi · 20 min · Avon Belden Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Center Road
35 m · 2 sec · Center Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Center Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Center Road
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Turn right onto Chester Road
595 ft · 17 sec · Chester Road
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Turn left onto Center Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Center Road
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Continue on Avon Belden Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Avon Belden Road
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Turn left onto Redwood Boulevard
2514 ft · 2 min · Redwood Boulevard
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Turn right onto Beechwood Avenue
983 ft · 43 sec · Beechwood Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Beechwood Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dublin and Avon Lake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 71 North
Merge slight left
84.3 mi · 01h 31m
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 Sunny leaving Dublin and Sunny near Avon Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dublin to Avon Lake?
The road trip is about 129.2 miles (207.9 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?
Mifflin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.6 miles from Dublin and 64.6 miles from Avon Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.5 miles (181.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 1:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.89 one way or $33.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dublin and Sunny near Avon Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Mifflin
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 Mifflin.
Elyria
Sandusky
Cleveland Lakefront station
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dublin and Avon Lake. Straight-line distance: 112.53 mi (181.1 km).
#1 Dublin
A city in Franklin County, Ohio.
| Population | 49,372 |
| Coordinates | 40.0992300, -83.1140800 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Avon Lake
City in Lorain County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 24,808 |
| Coordinates | 41.5053200, -82.0282000 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
End: Avon Lake (-82.0282, 41.50532)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 208 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $3.71 | $16.89 | $33.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $19.34 | $38.69 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $21.84 | $43.68 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $19.63 | $39.25 |
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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