How far is Urbana, OH from Dublin, OH?

The driving distance from Urbana, OH to Dublin, OH is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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
36.33 mi
00h 46m
Flight
33.74 mi
54.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.74 mi
Kilometers
54.3 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.33 mi
Kilometers
58.46 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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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 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dublin
Tue, May 26, 7:35 AM EDT
Return by in Urbana
Tue, May 26, 8:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Urbana
2026-05-26T06:48
Arrive Dublin
Tue, May 26, 7:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Urbana
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
Milford Center
OH

Human settlement in Union County, Ohio, United States of America

From Urbana
18.8 mi
00h 23m
To Dublin
17.5 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    26 m · 2 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Scioto Street

    54 m · 4 sec · Scioto Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Scioto Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Scioto Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Scioto Street

    9.5 mi · 15 min · Scioto Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North Main Street

    1429 ft · 30 sec · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Sandusky Street

    6.6 mi · 9 min · East Sandusky Street

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    12.2 mi · 18 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Dublin-Plain City Road

    31 m · 2 sec · Dublin-Plain City Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Dublin-Plain City Road

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Dublin-Plain City Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Dublin-Plain City Road

    39 m · 2 sec · Dublin-Plain City Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Dublin-Plain City Road

    1205 ft · 33 sec · Dublin-Plain City Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Dublin-Plain City Road

    43 m · 6 sec · Dublin-Plain City Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Dublin-Plain City Road

    1100 ft · 38 sec · Dublin-Plain City Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Post Road

    46 m · 7 sec · Post Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Post Road

    59 m · 8 sec · Post Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right toward SR 161 East, US 33 East: Columbus

    3.9 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Mill Lane

    39 m · 13 sec · Mill Lane

  18. 18

    Turn left

    32 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Urbana 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
19 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
0 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Sandusky Street
18.8 mi · 52%
Scioto Street
10.7 mi · 30%
SR 161 East
3.94 mi · 11%
Dublin-Plain City Road
3.8 mi · 10%
North Main Street
0.29 mi · 1%
Post Road
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

East Sandusky Street

Continue straight

12.2 mi · 00h 18m

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
33.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milford Center
00h 23m from Urbana
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Urbana and Partly Sunny near Dublin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Milford Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Urbana and 17.5 miles from Dublin.

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

The direct path is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.74 one way or $9.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Urbana and Partly Sunny near Dublin.

Stop Ideas Near Milford Center

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

45 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Urbana and Dublin. Straight-line distance: 33.74 mi (54.3 km).

Urbana

#1 Urbana

Township in Champaign County, Illinois

Population11,415
Coordinates40.1083900, -83.7524300
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Dublin

#2 Dublin

A city in Franklin County, Ohio.

Population49,372
Coordinates40.0992300, -83.1140800
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-83.752465, 40.108392)
End: (-83.114113, 40.099166)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.85 L · about $4.74
Round trip
$9.48
2.56 gal · 9.7 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $4.74 $9.48
Mid-grade $4.24 $5.43 $10.86
Premium $4.79 $6.13 $12.26
Diesel $4.30 $5.51 $11.02

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Urbana and Dublin. The current time is 06:48:53.

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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.