How far is Dublin, OH from Etna, OH?
The driving distance from Dublin, OH to Etna, OH is about 123.4 miles (198.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.8 miles (168.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m 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 48m.
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 and the county seat of Ross County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dublin and Etna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dublin and Etna.
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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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Take the ramp straight toward I 270 South, I 270 East
127 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 South
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
18.4 mi · 21 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 23 North, US 23 South: High Street, Circleville
1639 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23 South: Circleville
1087 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right
901 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto South High Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · South High Street
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Continue on Portsmouth - Columbus Road
36.5 mi · 47 min · Portsmouth - Columbus Road
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Keep slight left
27.5 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 32, SR 124: Athens, Cincinnati
1242 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right
815 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
2252 ft · 32 sec · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 93: Jackson, Oak Hill
1158 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto East Main Street
11 mi · 16 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Front Street
23.6 mi · 39 min · Front Street
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Turn left onto Etna-Waterloo Road
1458 ft · 40 sec · Etna-Waterloo Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Etna-Waterloo Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dublin and Etna.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Portsmouth - Columbus Road
Continue on Portsmouth - Columbus Road
36.5 mi · 00h 47m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dublin and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Etna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dublin to Etna?
The road trip is about 123.4 miles (198.6 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?
Chillicothe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.7 miles from Dublin and 61.6 miles from Etna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.8 miles (168.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 12:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.12 one way or $32.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dublin and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Etna.
Stop Ideas Near Chillicothe
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 Chillicothe.
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Columbus, OH
Ashland Transportation Center
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dublin and Etna. Straight-line distance: 104.84 mi (168.72 km).
#1 Dublin
A city in Franklin County, Ohio.
| Population | 49,372 |
| Coordinates | 40.0992300, -83.1140800 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Etna
Township in Licking County, Ohio
| Population | 17,487 |
| Coordinates | 38.6242500, -82.6537700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
End: Etna (-82.65377, 38.62425)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 199 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
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 | $16.12 | $32.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $18.45 | $36.91 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $20.84 | $41.67 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $18.72 | $37.44 |
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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