How far is Reading, OH from Dublin, OH?

The driving distance from Reading, OH to Dublin, OH is about 111.1 miles (178.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93 miles (149.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
111.13 mi
01h 47m
Flight
93 mi
149.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93 mi
Kilometers
149.67 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.13 mi
Kilometers
178.84 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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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 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dublin
Sun, May 3, 7:10 AM EDT
Return by in Reading
Sun, May 3, 8:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reading
2026-05-03T05:23
Arrive Dublin
Sun, May 3, 7:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Reading
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
Holiday Valley
OH

Census-designated place in Clark County, Ohio

From Reading
58 mi
00h 53m
To Dublin
53.1 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
36°F
Overnight

Patchy Frost

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    1728 ft · 1 min · Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Columbia Avenue

    2030 ft · 42 sec · West Columbia Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Smalley Road

    820 ft · 20 sec · Smalley Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Shepherd Avenue

    1351 ft · 29 sec · Shepherd Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Shepherd Lane

    542 ft · 14 sec · Shepherd Lane

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 North: Dayton

    1364 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway

    29.6 mi · 34 min · Mill Creek Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 675 North: Columbus

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    15.7 mi · 18 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    9 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus

    1.2 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    45.8 mi · 49 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270

    967 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North

    1.2 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Cleveland

    3151 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 33 East, SR 161 East: Dublin

    2306 ft · 58 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Mill Lane

    39 m · 13 sec · Mill Lane

  21. 21

    Turn left

    32 m · 8 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Reading 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
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
48.4 mi · 44%
Mill Creek Expressway
29.6 mi · 27%
I 675 North
26.1 mi · 24%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
7.65 mi · 7%
I 270 North
1.35 mi · 1%
US 33 East
1.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
93 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holiday Valley
00h 53m from Reading
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost leaving Reading 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 Reading to Dublin?

The road trip is about 111.1 miles (178.8 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 58 miles from Reading and 53.1 miles from Dublin.

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

The direct path is about 93 miles (149.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.52 one way or $29.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost around Reading and Mostly Sunny near Dublin.

Stop Ideas Near Holiday Valley

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Holiday Valley and the surrounding midpoint area.
Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton
Food stop 10.9 mi away

Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton

Dayton , OH
6196 Poe Ave, Dayton, OH 45414, United States
Rating 4.4/5 3,718 reviews Tourist attraction,Bar & grill,Children's party service,Go-kart track,Laser tag center,Miniature golf course,Party planner,Restaurant,Amusement center,Video arcade
Historic City Hall Bell
Scenic stop 10 mi away

Historic City Hall Bell

Springfield , OH
191 S Fountain Ave, Springfield, OH 45502
Historical landmark
Springfield City Hall
Meeting point 10.1 mi away

Springfield City Hall

Springfield , OH
76 E High St, Springfield, OH 45502
Rating 4.0/5 10 reviews City Hall,City government office
Xenia City Hall
Nearby stop 12.9 mi away

Xenia City Hall

Xenia , OH
101 Little Miami Scenic Trail, Xenia, OH 45385
Rating 3.6/5 28 reviews Business center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Holiday Valley.

BUS

Columbus, OH

84 mi away
111 East Town Street
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

95 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

97 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

102 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Dublin. Straight-line distance: 93 mi (149.67 km).

Reading

#1 Reading

City in Ohio, United States

Population10,204
Coordinates39.2236700, -84.4421600
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Dublin

#2 Dublin

A city in Franklin County, Ohio.

Population49,372
Coordinates40.0992300, -83.1140800
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Start: Market Street (-84.442025, 39.223621)
End: (-83.114113, 40.099166)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 179 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.92 gal
14.84 L · about $14.52
Round trip
$29.05
7.84 gal · 29.68 L
Estimated CO2
34.8 kg one way
Round trip: 69.7 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $14.52 $29.05
Mid-grade $4.24 $16.63 $33.26
Premium $4.79 $18.78 $37.55
Diesel $4.30 $16.87 $33.74

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Reading and Dublin. The current time is 05:23:18.

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.