How far is Niles, OH from Dublin, OH?
The driving distance from Niles, OH to Dublin, OH is about 168.6 miles (271.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.1 miles (231.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m 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 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Wayne County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Niles and Dublin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Niles and Dublin.
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Start on the route
21 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto North Main Street
3.4 mi · 7 min · North Main Street
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Continue on North Canfield Niles Road
2804 ft · 1 min · North Canfield Niles Road
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Take the ramp right
2511 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
39.2 mi · 44 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 Niles 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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Niles and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dublin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Niles to Dublin?
The road trip is about 168.6 miles (271.4 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?
West Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.8 miles from Niles and 85.9 miles from Dublin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144.1 miles (231.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 1:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.04 one way or $44.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Niles and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dublin.
Stop Ideas Near West Salem
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 West Salem.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Niles and Dublin. Straight-line distance: 144.11 mi (231.92 km).
#1 Niles
City in Trumbull County, Ohio
| Population | 18,050 |
| Coordinates | 41.1828400, -80.7653600 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| 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: 271 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $22.04 | $44.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $25.24 | $50.48 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $28.50 | $57.00 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $25.61 | $51.22 |
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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