How far is North Ridgeville, OH from Dublin, OH?

The driving distance from North Ridgeville, OH to Dublin, OH is about 122.4 miles (197 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106 miles (170.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
122.41 mi
02h 07m
Flight
105.99 mi
170.57 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.99 mi
Kilometers
170.57 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.41 mi
Kilometers
197 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dublin
Thu, Apr 23, 8:06 AM EDT
Return by in North Ridgeville
Thu, Apr 23, 10:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Ridgeville
2026-04-23T05:59
Arrive Dublin
Thu, Apr 23, 8:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Ridgeville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Mansfield
OH

The most populous city in Richland County, Ohio.

From North Ridgeville
60.1 mi
01h 03m
To Dublin
62.3 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph S
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Ridgeville and Dublin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Ridgeville and Dublin.

  1. 1

    Start on Avon Belden Road

    10.6 mi · 16 min · Avon Belden Road

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avon Belden Road

    26 m · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    71 m · 3 sec · Avon Belden Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Belden Road

    39 m · 2 sec · Avon Belden Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Avon Belden Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Avon Lake Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Avon Lake Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Lake Road

    120 m · 6 sec · Avon Lake Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Lake Road

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Avon Lake Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Elyria Street

    2532 ft · 1 min · Elyria Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Wooster Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Wooster Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Avon Lake Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Avon Lake Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit right toward I 71 South: Columbus

    1571 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    83.9 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 West

    1.4 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Sawmill Road

    993 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Sawmill Road South

    1019 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Sawmill Road

    857 ft · 16 sec · Sawmill Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Dublin Center Drive

    3256 ft · 1 min · Dublin Center Drive

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Dublin Granville Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Dublin Granville Road

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Bridge Street

    66 m · 7 sec · East Bridge Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto East Bridge Street

    1170 ft · 40 sec · East Bridge Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South High Street

    52 m · 8 sec · South High Street

  24. 24

    Turn right

    33 m · 10 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right

    15 m · 4 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Ridgeville and Dublin.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
2 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
84.2 mi · 69%
Avon Belden Road
13.2 mi · 11%
Avon Lake Road
13.1 mi · 11%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
5.19 mi · 4%
I 270 West
0.88 mi · 1%
Wooster Street
0.87 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

83.9 mi · 01h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
106 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mansfield
01h 03m from North Ridgeville
Leave By
2:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving North Ridgeville 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 North Ridgeville to Dublin?

The road trip is about 122.4 miles (197 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.1 miles from North Ridgeville and 62.3 miles from Dublin.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 106 miles (170.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 2:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.01 one way or $32.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Ridgeville and Mostly Sunny near Dublin.

Stop Ideas Near Mansfield

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mansfield, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mansfield.

RAIL

Elyria

77 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

78 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
BUS

Columbus, OH

98 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

108 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Ridgeville and Dublin. Straight-line distance: 105.99 mi (170.57 km).

North Ridgeville

#1 North Ridgeville

City in Lorain County, Ohio, United States

Population35,104
Coordinates41.3894900, -82.0190300
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Dublin

#2 Dublin

A city in Franklin County, Ohio.

Population49,372
Coordinates40.0992300, -83.1140800
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Start: Avon Belden Road (-82.018681, 41.389493)
End: (-83.114113, 40.099166)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 197 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.32 gal
16.35 L · about $16.01
Round trip
$32.01
8.64 gal · 32.7 L
Estimated CO2
38.4 kg one way
Round trip: 76.8 kg / 169 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $16.01 $32.01
Mid-grade $4.24 $18.33 $36.65
Premium $4.79 $20.69 $41.39
Diesel $4.30 $18.59 $37.19

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between North Ridgeville and Dublin. The current time is 05:59:34.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.