How far is Dublin, OH from Fairborn, OH?

The driving distance from Dublin, OH to Fairborn, OH is about 62.3 miles (100.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
62.29 mi
01h 13m
Flight
51.65 mi
83.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.65 mi
Kilometers
83.13 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.29 mi
Kilometers
100.24 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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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 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairborn
Thu, Apr 23, 2:35 AM EDT
Return by in Dublin
Thu, Apr 23, 3:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dublin
2026-04-23T01:22
Arrive Fairborn
Thu, Apr 23, 2:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 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
Choctaw Lake
OH

Census-designated place in Madison County, Ohio

From Dublin
31.1 mi
00h 36m
To Fairborn
31.2 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Take the ramp straight toward I 270 South, I 270 East

    127 m · 9 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 South

    1.5 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, I 70 West: Columbus, Dayton

    1336 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Dayton

    1 km · 56 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto West Freeway

    47.6 mi · 51 min · West Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Spangler Road, Cincinnati

    1480 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 675 South: Cincinnati

    1948 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 675 South: Cincinnati

    1618 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1423 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Maple Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Maple Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Tacoma Lane

    106 m · 25 sec · Tacoma Lane

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tacoma Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
47.6 mi · 76%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
7.43 mi · 12%
I 675 South
2.37 mi · 4%
I 270 South
0.99 mi · 2%
North Maple Avenue
0.84 mi · 1%
I 70 West
0.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Merge slight left onto West Freeway

47.6 mi · 00h 51m

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
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
51.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Choctaw Lake
00h 36m from Dublin
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dublin and Sunny near Fairborn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62.3 miles (100.2 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Choctaw Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.1 miles from Dublin and 31.2 miles from Fairborn.

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

The direct path is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.15 one way or $16.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dublin and Sunny near Fairborn.

Stop Ideas Near Choctaw Lake

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Choctaw Lake and the surrounding midpoint area.
London City Hall
Scenic stop 5.4 mi away

London City Hall

London , OH
20 S Walnut St, London, OH 43140
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,City administration,City clerk's office,City Department of Public Safety,City Hall,City park,City tax office
South Vienna Town Hall
Meeting point 5.2 mi away

South Vienna Town Hall

South Vienna , OH
149 W Main St, South Vienna, OH 45369
Rating 3.8/5 4 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.4 mi away

Town Hall Emporium

Urbana , OH
5854 E State Rte 29, Urbana, OH 43078
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Antique store

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Choctaw Lake.

BUS

Columbus, OH

42 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dublin and Fairborn. Straight-line distance: 51.65 mi (83.13 km).

Dublin

#1 Dublin

A city in Franklin County, Ohio.

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

#2 Fairborn

City in Ohio, USA

Population33,990
Coordinates39.8208900, -84.0193800
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Start: Dublin (-83.11408, 40.09923)
End: Fairborn (-84.01938, 39.82089)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.2 gal
8.32 L · about $8.15
Round trip
$16.30
4.4 gal · 16.64 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.1 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $8.15 $16.30
Mid-grade $4.24 $9.33 $18.66
Premium $4.79 $10.54 $21.08
Diesel $4.30 $9.47 $18.94

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dublin and Fairborn. The current time is 01:22:25.

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.