How far is Dublin, OH from Lemon, OH?

The driving distance from Dublin, OH to Lemon, OH is about 95.4 miles (153.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.5 miles (124.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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
95.47 mi
01h 52m
Flight
77.47 mi
124.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.47 mi
Kilometers
124.67 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.47 mi
Kilometers
153.64 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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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 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lemon
Tue, May 12, 7:55 PM EDT
Return by in Dublin
Tue, May 12, 9:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dublin
2026-05-12T18:03
Arrive Lemon
Tue, May 12, 7:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:44 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
Springfield
OH

The most populous city in Clark County, Ohio.

From Dublin
47.7 mi
00h 56m
To Lemon
47.8 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Tue, May 12 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    51.1 mi · 55 min · West Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 4, SR 235: Dayton, New Carlisle

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 4, SR 235 South: Dayton

    32.5 mi · 39 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 122: Middletown

    2049 ft · 55 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    3062 ft · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight left

    118 m · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Dixie Highway

    1498 ft · 34 sec · South Dixie Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Cincinnati-Dayton Road

    1309 ft · 36 sec · Cincinnati-Dayton Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Lefferson Road

    48 m · 7 sec · Lefferson Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lefferson Road

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
51.1 mi · 54%
SR 4
32.8 mi · 34%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
7.43 mi · 8%
I 270 South
0.99 mi · 1%
I 70 West
0.62 mi · 1%
West Bridge Street
0.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Merge slight left onto West Freeway

51.1 mi · 00h 55m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
77.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springfield
00h 56m from Dublin
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Dublin and Sunny near Lemon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 95.4 miles (153.6 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Springfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.7 miles from Dublin and 47.8 miles from Lemon.

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

The direct path is about 77.5 miles (124.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 2:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.49 one way or $24.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Dublin and Sunny near Lemon.

Stop Ideas Near Springfield

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 Springfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic City Hall Bell
Scenic stop 2.1 mi away

Historic City Hall Bell

Springfield , OH
191 S Fountain Ave, Springfield, OH 45502
Historical landmark
Springfield City Hall
Meeting point 2.2 mi away

Springfield City Hall

Springfield , OH
76 E High St, Springfield, OH 45502
Rating 4.0/5 10 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 10.4 mi away

SOUTH VIENNA MUNICIPAL BLDG

South Vienna , OH
149 W Main St, South Vienna, OH 45369
Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Springfield.

BUS

Columbus, OH

69 mi away
111 East Town Street
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

109 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

111 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

117 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dublin and Lemon. Straight-line distance: 77.47 mi (124.67 km).

Dublin

#1 Dublin

A city in Franklin County, Ohio.

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

#2 Lemon

Township of Ohio

Population15,647
Coordinates39.4883900, -84.3377200
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Start: Dublin (-83.11408, 40.09923)
End: Lemon (-84.33772, 39.48839)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.37 gal
12.75 L · about $12.49
Round trip
$24.97
6.74 gal · 25.5 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.9 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $12.49 $24.97
Mid-grade $4.24 $14.30 $28.59
Premium $4.79 $16.14 $32.28
Diesel $4.30 $14.50 $29.01

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Dublin and Lemon. The current time is 18:03:01.

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.