How far is Dublin, OH from Bellefontaine, OH?

The driving distance from Dublin, OH to Bellefontaine, OH is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.04 mi
00h 50m
Flight
38.56 mi
62.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.56 mi
Kilometers
62.06 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.04 mi
Kilometers
69.27 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellefontaine
Mon, May 25, 7:44 AM EDT
Return by in Dublin
Mon, May 25, 8:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dublin
2026-05-25T06:53
Arrive Bellefontaine
Mon, May 25, 7:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 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

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
Milford Center
OH

Human settlement in Union County, Ohio, United States of America

From Dublin
21.5 mi
00h 25m
To Bellefontaine
21.6 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W
Destination
77°F
Memorial Day

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    32 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mill Lane

    39 m · 13 sec · Mill Lane

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Bridge Street

    3248 ft · 2 min · West Bridge Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    40.2 mi · 44 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 540: Bellefontaine

    1712 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Sandusky Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Sandusky Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    160 m · 18 sec · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Columbus Avenue

    6 m · 1 sec · East Columbus Avenue

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Columbus Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
9 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Sandusky Avenue
1.71 mi · 4%
West Bridge Street
0.62 mi · 1%
SR 540
0.32 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.1 mi
Mill Lane
0.02 mi
East Columbus Avenue
0 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

40.2 mi · 00h 44m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
38.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milford Center
00h 25m from Dublin
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Dublin and Partly Sunny near Bellefontaine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Milford Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.5 miles from Dublin and 21.6 miles from Bellefontaine.

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

The direct path is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.63 one way or $11.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Dublin and Partly Sunny near Bellefontaine.

Stop Ideas Near Milford Center

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

45 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dublin and Bellefontaine. Straight-line distance: 38.56 mi (62.06 km).

Dublin

#1 Dublin

A city in Franklin County, Ohio.

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

#2 Bellefontaine

City in Logan County, Ohio, United States

Population13,150
Coordinates40.3611600, -83.7596600
Altitude379
CountryUnited States
Start: Dublin (-83.11408, 40.09923)
End: Bellefontaine (-83.75966, 40.36116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.52 gal
5.75 L · about $5.63
Round trip
$11.26
3.04 gal · 11.5 L
Estimated CO2
13.5 kg one way
Round trip: 27 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $5.63 $11.26
Mid-grade $4.24 $6.45 $12.90
Premium $4.79 $7.28 $14.56
Diesel $4.30 $6.54 $13.08

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Dublin and Bellefontaine. The current time is 06:53:33.

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.