How far is Forest Park, OH from Dublin, OH?
The driving distance from Forest Park, OH to Dublin, OH is about 112.6 miles (181.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.6 miles (149.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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 47m.
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.
Census-designated place in Clark County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Forest Park and Dublin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forest Park and Dublin.
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Start on Kenn Road
15 m · 6 sec · Kenn Road
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Turn right onto West Kemper Road
1 mi · 2 min · West Kemper Road
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Turn left onto Springfield Pike
1959 ft · 45 sec · Springfield Pike
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 275 East: Dayton
2079 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Circle Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Dayton
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway
25.6 mi · 29 min · Mill Creek Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 675 North: Columbus
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
15.7 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left
9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
45.8 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270
967 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Cleveland
3151 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
7.7 mi · 9 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 33 East, SR 161 East: Dublin
2306 ft · 58 sec
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto Mill Lane
39 m · 13 sec · Mill Lane
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Turn left
32 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Forest Park and Dublin.
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 70 East
Keep slight left
45.8 mi · 00h 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.
Sunny leaving Forest Park and Mostly Sunny near Dublin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Forest Park to Dublin?
The road trip is about 112.6 miles (181.2 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?
Holiday Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.7 miles from Forest Park and 54.9 miles from Dublin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.6 miles (149.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 2:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.71 one way or $29.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Forest Park and Mostly Sunny near Dublin.
Stop Ideas Near Holiday Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton
Historic City Hall Bell
Springfield City Hall
Xenia City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Holiday Valley.
Columbus, OH
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Forest Park and Dublin. Straight-line distance: 92.65 mi (149.11 km).
#1 Forest Park
City in United States of America
| Population | 18,534 |
| Coordinates | 39.2903400, -84.5041100 |
| Altitude | 255 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dublin
A city in Franklin County, Ohio.
| Population | 49,372 |
| Coordinates | 40.0992300, -83.1140800 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-83.114113, 40.099166)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 181 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
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 | $14.71 | $29.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $16.84 | $33.68 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $19.02 | $38.03 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $17.09 | $34.17 |
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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