How far is Dublin, OH from Pickerington, OH?

The driving distance from Dublin, OH to Pickerington, OH is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.09 mi
00h 43m
Flight
24.18 mi
38.92 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.18 mi
Kilometers
38.92 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.09 mi
Kilometers
51.65 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pickerington
Wed, Apr 22, 11:27 PM EDT
Return by in Dublin
Thu, Apr 23, 12:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dublin
2026-04-22T22:43
Arrive Pickerington
Wed, Apr 22, 11:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Dublin
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Gahanna
OH

City in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America

From Dublin
16 mi
00h 21m
To Pickerington
16 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
73°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    32 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mill Lane

    39 m · 9 sec · Mill Lane

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Bridge Street

    1393 ft · 45 sec · West Bridge Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Dublin Granville Road

    52 m · 6 sec · West Dublin Granville Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto West Dublin Granville Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Dublin Granville Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Dublin Center Drive

    1261 ft · 37 sec · Dublin Center Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Bridge Park Avenue

    764 ft · 21 sec · Bridge Park Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Sawmill Road

    1894 ft · 44 sec · Sawmill Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    1709 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    20.6 mi · 24 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70, US 40: Columbus, Wheeling, Main Street

    1558 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70, US 40: Columbus, Wheeling, Main Street, Reynoldsburg

    1716 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70: Columbus, Wheeling

    1.5 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70: Wheeling, Columbus

    128 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Wheeling, Brice Road

    1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I-70: Wheeling

    1547 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · East Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 256 East: Pickerington

    1543 ft · 53 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Hill Road North

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Hill Road North

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Town Square Drive

    1060 ft · 47 sec · Town Square Drive

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Town Square Drive

    12 m · 2 sec · Town Square Drive

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Town Square Drive

    699 ft · 31 sec · Town Square Drive

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Center Street

    142 m · 9 sec · North Center Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Center Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
20.6 mi · 64%
Hill Road North
3.47 mi · 11%
East Freeway
2.56 mi · 8%
I 70
1.64 mi · 5%
West Dublin Granville Road
0.79 mi · 2%
Sawmill Road
0.68 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Jack Nicklaus Freeway

Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

20.6 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
24.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gahanna
00h 21m from Dublin
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Dublin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pickerington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Gahanna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Dublin and 16 miles from Pickerington.

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

The direct path is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.19 one way or $8.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Dublin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pickerington.

Stop Ideas Near Gahanna

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gahanna, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

12 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dublin and Pickerington. Straight-line distance: 24.18 mi (38.92 km).

Dublin

#1 Dublin

A city in Franklin County, Ohio.

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

#2 Pickerington

City in Fairfield and Franklin counties, Ohio, United States

Population22,835
Coordinates39.8842300, -82.7535000
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Start: Dublin (-83.11408, 40.09923)
End: Pickerington (-82.7535, 39.88423)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.29 L · about $4.19
Round trip
$8.37
2.26 gal · 8.58 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $4.19 $8.37
Mid-grade $4.24 $4.79 $9.59
Premium $4.79 $5.41 $10.83
Diesel $4.30 $4.86 $9.73

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 Pickerington. The current time is 22:43:24.

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.