How far is Dublin, OH from Upper Arlington, OH?
The driving distance from Dublin, OH to Upper Arlington, OH is about 96.4 miles (155.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.2 miles (125.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Clark County, Ohio.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dublin and Upper Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dublin and Upper Arlington.
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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
51.1 mi · 55 min · West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 4, SR 235: Dayton, New Carlisle
1730 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 4, SR 235 South: Dayton
26.6 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 73: Franklin, Springboro
1920 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto East 2nd Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · East 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Riley Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Riley Boulevard
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Continue on Middletown Pike
1 mi · 2 min · Middletown Pike
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Continue on North Verity Parkway
3.1 mi · 5 min · North Verity Parkway
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Turn left onto Germantown Road
121 m · 12 sec · Germantown Road
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Continue on Nelbar Street
1406 ft · 28 sec · Nelbar Street
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Continue on Shafor Street
1753 ft · 52 sec · Shafor Street
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Turn left onto Flemming Road
1492 ft · 1 min · Flemming Road
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Continue on Ardmore Drive
835 ft · 37 sec · Ardmore Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ardmore Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dublin and Upper Arlington.
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
51.1 mi · 00h 55m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Dublin and Partly Sunny near Upper Arlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dublin to Upper Arlington?
The road trip is about 96.4 miles (155.2 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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 48.2 miles from Dublin and 48.3 miles from Upper Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.2 miles (125.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 2:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.60 one way or $25.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dublin and Partly Sunny near Upper Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near Springfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic City Hall Bell
Springfield City Hall
SOUTH VIENNA MUNICIPAL BLDG
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Springfield.
Columbus, OH
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dublin and Upper Arlington. Straight-line distance: 78.17 mi (125.81 km).
#1 Dublin
A city in Franklin County, Ohio.
| Population | 49,372 |
| Coordinates | 40.0992300, -83.1140800 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Upper Arlington
City in Ohio
| Population | 35,369 |
| Coordinates | 39.5161700, -84.3763300 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Upper Arlington (-84.37633, 39.51617)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 155 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $12.60 | $25.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $14.42 | $28.85 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $16.29 | $32.57 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $14.63 | $29.27 |
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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