How far is Dublin, OH from Columbus, OH?
The driving distance from Dublin, OH to Columbus, OH is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 Franklin 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 Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dublin and Columbus.
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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
3.9 mi · 7 min · West Dublin Granville Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward SR 315 South: Columbus
1678 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Olentangy Freeway
7.7 mi · 9 min · Olentangy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East: Neil Avenue, Airport
2719 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East
2541 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Innerbelt
1919 ft · 30 sec · North Innerbelt
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Take the exit slight right toward US 23: Third Street, Fourth Street
747 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 23 South: Third Street
686 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto North Third Street
1.5 km · 3 min · North Third Street
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Turn right onto East State Street
32 m · 4 sec · East State Street
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Turn right
27 m · 7 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 Columbus.
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.
Olentangy Freeway
Merge slight left onto Olentangy Freeway
7.71 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Dublin and Sunny near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dublin to Columbus?
The road trip is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Riverlea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Dublin and 10.3 miles from Columbus.
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 6.4 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 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.33 one way or $4.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dublin and Sunny near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Riverlea
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 Riverlea.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dublin and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 11.32 mi (18.22 km).
#1 Dublin
A city in Franklin County, Ohio.
| Population | 49,372 |
| Coordinates | 40.0992300, -83.1140800 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: East State Street (-82.998626, 39.960416)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.33 | $4.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $2.67 | $5.34 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $3.02 | $6.04 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $2.71 | $5.42 |
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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