How far is Dublin, OH from Bowling Green, OH?
The driving distance from Dublin, OH to Bowling Green, OH is about 102.6 miles (165.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.5 miles (148.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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 02h 18m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dublin and Bowling Green.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dublin and Bowling Green.
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Start on the route
32 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Mill Lane
39 m · 13 sec · Mill Lane
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Turn left onto West Bridge Street
3248 ft · 2 min · West Bridge Street
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Turn straight
17.1 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 4 North, SR 31: Marion, Kenton
1406 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 31: Kenton
1522 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 31: Kenton
113 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Maple Street
128 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto North Maple Street
767 ft · 15 sec · North Maple Street
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Continue on State Route 31
1.3 km · 1 min · State Route 31
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 31
28 m · 1 sec · State Route 31
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Exit the rotary onto State Route 31
7.6 mi · 10 min · State Route 31
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Continue straight
22.3 mi · 32 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 Detroit Street
1710 ft · 42 sec · North Detroit Street
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Continue on United States Highway 68
8.5 mi · 13 min · United States Highway 68
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Continue on Main Street
14.5 mi · 21 min · Main Street
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Turn slight left
2481 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on South Main Street
2057 ft · 51 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Township Road 145
3165 ft · 2 min · Township Road 145
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Turn left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
23.9 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 64, SR 105: Bowling Green, Pemberville
1990 ft · 49 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Wooster Street
58 m · 11 sec · East Wooster Street
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Exit the rotary onto East Wooster Street
958 ft · 20 sec · East Wooster Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Wooster Street
34 m · 6 sec · East Wooster Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Wooster Street
1560 ft · 33 sec · East Wooster Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Wooster Street
33 m · 2 sec · East Wooster Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Wooster Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Wooster Street
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Turn left
17 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 Dublin and Bowling Green.
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.
Township Road 145
Merge slight left
23.9 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Dublin and Chance Rain Showers near Bowling Green.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dublin to Bowling Green?
The road trip is about 102.6 miles (165.1 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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 51.3 miles from Dublin and 51.3 miles from Bowling Green.
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 10.1 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 1:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.41 one way or $26.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Dublin and Chance Rain Showers near Bowling Green.
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 Dublin and Bowling Green. Straight-line distance: 92.51 mi (148.88 km).
#1 Dublin
A city in Franklin County, Ohio.
| Population | 49,372 |
| Coordinates | 40.0992300, -83.1140800 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bowling Green
City in Ohio
| Population | 31,444 |
| Coordinates | 41.3747700, -83.6513200 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bowling Green (-83.65132, 41.37477)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 165 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $13.41 | $26.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $15.36 | $30.71 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $17.34 | $34.68 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $15.58 | $31.16 |
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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