How far is Richmond Heights, OH from Dublin, OH?

The driving distance from Richmond Heights, OH to Dublin, OH is about 149 miles (239.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.9 miles (210.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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
149.02 mi
02h 25m
Flight
130.84 mi
210.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.84 mi
Kilometers
210.56 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.02 mi
Kilometers
239.83 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dublin
Sun, Apr 19, 12:01 AM EDT
Return by in Richmond Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 2:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond Heights
2026-04-18T21:36
Arrive Dublin
Sun, Apr 19, 12:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Richmond Heights
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
Ashland
OH

City in Ohio

From Richmond Heights
73.4 mi
01h 12m
To Dublin
75.6 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Richmond Heights and Dublin.

  1. 1

    Start on Highland Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Highland Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Richmond Road

    3.6 mi · 8 min · Richmond Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cedar Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Cedar Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 271 South: Columbus

    1641 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt East Freeway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    24.3 mi · 27 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    100.6 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 West

    1.4 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Sawmill Road

    993 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Sawmill Road South

    1019 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Sawmill Road

    857 ft · 16 sec · Sawmill Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Dublin Center Drive

    3256 ft · 1 min · Dublin Center Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Dublin Granville Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Dublin Granville Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Bridge Street

    66 m · 7 sec · East Bridge Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto East Bridge Street

    1170 ft · 40 sec · East Bridge Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South High Street

    52 m · 8 sec · South High Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    33 m · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    15 m · 4 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond Heights 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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Outerbelt East Freeway
133 mi · 89%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
5.19 mi · 3%
Richmond Road
3.55 mi · 2%
I 270 West
0.88 mi · 1%
Cedar Road
0.77 mi · 1%
West Dublin Granville Road
0.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Outerbelt East Freeway

Merge slight left

101 mi · 01h 48m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
130.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
01h 12m from Richmond Heights
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Richmond Heights and 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 Richmond Heights to Dublin?

The road trip is about 149 miles (239.8 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.4 miles from Richmond Heights and 75.6 miles from Dublin.

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

The direct path is about 130.9 miles (210.6 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 1:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.49 one way or $38.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Richmond Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms near Dublin.

Stop Ideas Near Ashland

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

59 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

72 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

88 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

103 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond Heights and Dublin. Straight-line distance: 130.84 mi (210.56 km).

Richmond Heights

#1 Richmond Heights

City in Ohio, United States of America

Population10,292
Coordinates41.5528300, -81.5101200
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Dublin

#2 Dublin

A city in Franklin County, Ohio.

Population49,372
Coordinates40.0992300, -83.1140800
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Start: Highland Road (-81.51012, 41.552786)
End: (-83.114113, 40.099166)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 240 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.26 gal
19.91 L · about $19.49
Round trip
$38.98
10.52 gal · 39.82 L
Estimated CO2
46.7 kg one way
Round trip: 93.5 kg / 206 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $19.49 $38.98
Mid-grade $4.24 $22.31 $44.63
Premium $4.79 $25.20 $50.39
Diesel $4.30 $22.64 $45.28

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Richmond Heights and Dublin. The current time is 21:36:07.

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.