How far is Dublin, OH from Willoughby, OH?
The driving distance from Dublin, OH to Willoughby, OH is about 154.3 miles (248.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138.9 miles (223.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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 02h 59m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dublin and Willoughby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dublin and Willoughby.
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Start on the route
32 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Mill Lane
39 m · 9 sec · Mill Lane
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Turn right onto West Bridge Street
1393 ft · 45 sec · West Bridge Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Dublin Granville Road
52 m · 6 sec · West Dublin Granville Road
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Exit the roundabout onto West Dublin Granville Road
1.2 km · 1 min · West Dublin Granville Road
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Turn left onto Dublin Center Drive
1261 ft · 37 sec · Dublin Center Drive
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Turn right onto Bridge Park Avenue
764 ft · 21 sec · Bridge Park Avenue
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Turn left onto Sawmill Road
1894 ft · 44 sec · Sawmill Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1709 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Columbus, Cleveland
2686 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland
3098 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
101.1 mi · 1 hr 49 min
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Keep slight right
25.4 mi · 28 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
12.6 mi · 16 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Continue on I 90
2015 ft · 29 sec · I 90
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 91: Willoughby Hills, Willoughby
2097 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto S.O.M. Center Road
2627 ft · 1 min · S.O.M. Center Road
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Turn right onto Ridge Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Ridge Road
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Continue on River Street
1.5 km · 3 min · River Street
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Turn right onto East Spaulding Street
18 m · 3 sec · East Spaulding Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Spaulding Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dublin and Willoughby.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 71 North
Merge slight left
101 mi · 01h 49m
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.
Clear leaving Dublin and Mostly Sunny near Willoughby.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dublin to Willoughby?
The road trip is about 154.3 miles (248.4 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?
Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.2 miles from Dublin and 77.2 miles from Willoughby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138.9 miles (223.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 12:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.19 one way or $40.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Dublin and Mostly Sunny near Willoughby.
Stop Ideas Near Ashland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ashland.
Elyria
Sandusky
Cleveland Lakefront station
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dublin and Willoughby. Straight-line distance: 138.88 mi (223.51 km).
#1 Dublin
A city in Franklin County, Ohio.
| Population | 49,372 |
| Coordinates | 40.0992300, -83.1140800 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Willoughby
City in Ohio, USA
| Population | 22,967 |
| Coordinates | 41.6397700, -81.4065000 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
End: Willoughby (-81.4065, 41.63977)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 248 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $20.19 | $40.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $23.12 | $46.24 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $26.11 | $52.21 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $23.46 | $46.91 |
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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