How far is Dublin, OH from Tiffin, OH?

The driving distance from Dublin, OH to Tiffin, OH is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.2 miles (113 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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
78.77 mi
01h 48m
Flight
70.23 mi
113.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.23 mi
Kilometers
113.02 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.77 mi
Kilometers
126.77 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tiffin
Wed, May 20, 1:37 AM EDT
Return by in Dublin
Wed, May 20, 3:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dublin
2026-05-19T23:48
Arrive Tiffin
Wed, May 20, 1:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:52 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
Marion
OH

County seat of Marion County, Ohio, United States

From Dublin
39.4 mi
00h 54m
To Tiffin
39.3 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 21 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Tonight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 19 9:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    15 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    33 m · 13 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South High Street

    1777 ft · 1 min · South High Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Dublin Road

    1967 ft · 41 sec · Dublin Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Emerald Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · Emerald Parkway

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Emerald Parkway

    24 m · 2 sec · Emerald Parkway

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Emerald Parkway

    709 ft · 15 sec · Emerald Parkway

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Emerald Parkway

    38 m · 3 sec · Emerald Parkway

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Emerald Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Emerald Parkway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Sawmill Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Sawmill Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Sawmill Parkway

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Sawmill Parkway

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sawmill Parkway

    44 m · 3 sec · Sawmill Parkway

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Sawmill Parkway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Sawmill Parkway

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sawmill Parkway

    39 m · 2 sec · Sawmill Parkway

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Sawmill Parkway

    2585 ft · 44 sec · Sawmill Parkway

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sawmill Parkway

    41 m · 2 sec · Sawmill Parkway

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Sawmill Parkway

    3276 ft · 56 sec · Sawmill Parkway

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sawmill Parkway

    34 m · 2 sec · Sawmill Parkway

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Sawmill Parkway

    1 km · 56 sec · Sawmill Parkway

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bunty Station Road

    14 m · 1 sec · Bunty Station Road

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Bunty Station Road

    2499 ft · 1 min · Bunty Station Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Liberty Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Liberty Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Silver Maple Drive

    1313 ft · 60 sec · Silver Maple Drive

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Fern Drive

    67 m · 15 sec · Fern Drive

  25. 25

    Turn left

    3.8 mi · 6 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    41.1 mi · 49 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right

    1533 ft · 40 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right

    18.6 mi · 27 min

  29. 29

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    2496 ft · 54 sec · West Market Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Market Street

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
24 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
0 merges, 15 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fern Drive
41.4 mi · 53%
Sawmill Parkway
8.22 mi · 10%
Emerald Parkway
2.04 mi · 3%
Liberty Road
1.68 mi · 2%
Sawmill Road
1.03 mi · 1%
Bunty Station Road
0.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Fern Drive

Continue straight

41.1 mi · 00h 49m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
70.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marion
00h 54m from Dublin
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Dublin and Showers And Thunderstorms near Tiffin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Marion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.4 miles from Dublin and 39.3 miles from Tiffin.

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

The direct path is about 70.2 miles (113 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.30 one way or $20.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Dublin and Showers And Thunderstorms near Tiffin.

Stop Ideas Near Marion

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Marion, 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 Marion.

BUS

Columbus, OH

71 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

101 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dublin and Tiffin. Straight-line distance: 70.23 mi (113.02 km).

Dublin

#1 Dublin

A city in Franklin County, Ohio.

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

#2 Tiffin

City in and the county seat of Seneca County, Ohio, United States

Population17,359
Coordinates41.1145000, -83.1779700
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Start: Dublin (-83.11408, 40.09923)
End: Tiffin (-83.17797, 41.1145)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.78 gal
10.52 L · about $10.30
Round trip
$20.60
5.56 gal · 21.04 L
Estimated CO2
24.7 kg one way
Round trip: 49.4 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $10.30 $20.60
Mid-grade $4.24 $11.79 $23.59
Premium $4.79 $13.32 $26.63
Diesel $4.30 $11.97 $23.93

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Dublin and Tiffin. The current time is 23:48:47.

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.