How far is Kent, OH from Dublin, OH?
The driving distance from Kent, OH to Dublin, OH is about 137.3 miles (220.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.4 miles (189 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m 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 14m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kent and Dublin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kent and Dublin.
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Start on East Main Street
65 m · 9 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Avenue
1405 ft · 43 sec · Franklin Avenue
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Turn right onto West Summit Street
74 m · 9 sec · West Summit Street
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Turn left onto Mogadore Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Mogadore Road
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Continue on I 76 West: Akron
1106 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
10.4 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 24 min · Kenmore Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
89.2 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270 West
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Sawmill Road
993 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Sawmill Road South
1019 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto Sawmill Road
857 ft · 16 sec · Sawmill Road
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Turn right onto Dublin Center Drive
3256 ft · 1 min · Dublin Center Drive
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Turn right onto West Dublin Granville Road
1.2 km · 1 min · West Dublin Granville Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Bridge Street
66 m · 7 sec · East Bridge Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Bridge Street
1170 ft · 40 sec · East Bridge Street
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Turn left onto South High Street
52 m · 8 sec · South High Street
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Turn right
33 m · 10 sec
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Turn right
15 m · 4 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 Kent 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 71 South
Merge slight left
89.2 mi · 01h 36m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Kent and Chance Rain Showers near Dublin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kent to Dublin?
The road trip is about 137.3 miles (220.9 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?
Mifflin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.6 miles from Kent and 70.6 miles from Dublin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.4 miles (189 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 2:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.93 one way or $35.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Kent and Chance Rain Showers near Dublin.
Stop Ideas Near Mifflin
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 Mifflin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kent and Dublin. Straight-line distance: 117.42 mi (188.97 km).
#1 Kent
City in Portage County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 29,319 |
| Coordinates | 41.1536700, -81.3578900 |
| Altitude | 325 |
| 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: 221 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $17.93 | $35.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $20.53 | $41.06 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $23.18 | $46.37 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $20.83 | $41.66 |
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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