How far is Dublin, OH from Springfield, OH?
The driving distance from Dublin, OH to Springfield, OH is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dublin and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dublin and Springfield.
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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
7.4 mi · 9 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, I 70 West: Columbus, Dayton
1336 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Dayton
1 km · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Freeway
30.3 mi · 33 min · West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40: Springfield
1434 ft · 37 sec
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Turn slight left onto US 40
32 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto East National Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · East National Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Turn left
67 m · 10 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Fountain Avenue
141 m · 20 sec · South Fountain Avenue
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Turn left onto East High Street
145 m · 23 sec · East High Street
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Turn left onto South Limestone Street
111 m · 7 sec · South Limestone Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Limestone Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dublin and Springfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West Freeway
Merge slight left onto West Freeway
30.3 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Dublin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Springfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dublin to Springfield?
The road trip is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Lafayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from Dublin and 26.6 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.56 one way or $13.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.7 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 Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Lafayette
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
London City Hall
Old Hilliard
SOUTH VIENNA MUNICIPAL BLDG
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lafayette.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dublin and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 38.71 mi (62.29 km).
#1 Dublin
A city in Franklin County, Ohio.
| Population | 49,372 |
| Coordinates | 40.0992300, -83.1140800 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Springfield
The most populous city in Clark County, Ohio.
| Population | 58,456 |
| Coordinates | 39.9242300, -83.8088200 |
| Altitude | 298 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Limestone Street (-83.808489, 39.924211)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $6.56 | $13.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $7.51 | $15.02 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $8.48 | $16.96 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $7.62 | $15.24 |
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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