How far is Pataskala, OH from Dublin, OH?

The driving distance from Pataskala, OH to Dublin, OH is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.82 mi
00h 37m
Flight
24.33 mi
39.16 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.33 mi
Kilometers
39.16 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.82 mi
Kilometers
54.43 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dublin
Wed, Apr 22, 9:27 PM EDT
Return by in Pataskala
Wed, Apr 22, 10:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pataskala
2026-04-22T20:49
Arrive Dublin
Wed, Apr 22, 9:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pataskala
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
New Albany
OH

City in Ohio

From Pataskala
15.8 mi
00h 18m
To Dublin
18 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pataskala and Dublin.

  1. 1

    Start on Jefferson Street

    9 m · 4 sec · Jefferson Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Depot Street

    70 m · 12 sec · East Depot Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2776 ft · 48 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Broad Street

    602 ft · 11 sec · East Broad Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Hazelton-Etna Road Southwest

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Hazelton-Etna Road Southwest

  6. 6

    Continue on Hazelton-Etna Road Northwest

    1854 ft · 33 sec · Hazelton-Etna Road Northwest

  7. 7

    Continue on Hazelton Etna Road

    896 ft · 21 sec · Hazelton Etna Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    1356 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    11.7 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Cleveland, Wheeling

    1 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North

    2274 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    10 mi · 12 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Sawmill Road

    993 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Sawmill Road South

    1019 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Sawmill Road

    857 ft · 16 sec · Sawmill Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Dublin Center Drive

    3256 ft · 1 min · Dublin Center Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Dublin Granville Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Dublin Granville Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Bridge Street

    66 m · 7 sec · East Bridge Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto East Bridge Street

    1170 ft · 40 sec · East Bridge Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South High Street

    52 m · 8 sec · South High Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    33 m · 10 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right

    15 m · 4 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hazelton Etna Road
12.1 mi · 36%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
10 mi · 30%
Hazelton-Etna Road Southwest
4.79 mi · 14%
I 270
1.05 mi · 3%
West Dublin Granville Road
0.76 mi · 2%
Dublin Center Drive
0.62 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Hazelton Etna Road

Merge slight left

11.7 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
24.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Albany
00h 18m from Pataskala
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pataskala and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Dublin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pataskala to Dublin?

The road trip is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

New Albany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Pataskala and 18 miles from Dublin.

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

The direct path is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.41 one way or $8.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pataskala and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Dublin.

Stop Ideas Near New Albany

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Albany, 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 New Albany.

BUS

Columbus, OH

21 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pataskala and Dublin. Straight-line distance: 24.33 mi (39.16 km).

Pataskala

#1 Pataskala

City in Licking County, Ohio, United States

Population16,010
Coordinates39.9956200, -82.6743300
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Dublin

#2 Dublin

A city in Franklin County, Ohio.

Population49,372
Coordinates40.0992300, -83.1140800
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Start: Jefferson Street (-82.674328, 39.99562)
End: (-83.114113, 40.099166)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.52 L · about $4.41
Round trip
$8.82
2.38 gal · 9.04 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $4.41 $8.82
Mid-grade $4.24 $5.05 $10.10
Premium $4.79 $5.70 $11.40
Diesel $4.30 $5.12 $10.24

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 Pataskala and Dublin. The current time is 20:49:23.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.