How far is Willoughby, OH from Dublin, OH?
The driving distance from Willoughby, OH to Dublin, OH is about 155.5 miles (250.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138.9 miles (223.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Willoughby and Dublin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Willoughby and Dublin.
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Start on East Spaulding Street
18 m · 11 sec · East Spaulding Street
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Turn left onto River Street
1.5 km · 2 min · River Street
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Continue on Ridge Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Ridge Road
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Turn left onto S.O.M. Center Road
751 ft · 20 sec · S.O.M. Center Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West: Cleveland
2335 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
1445 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
12.2 mi · 15 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
4 mi · 5 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Keep slight left
24.3 mi · 27 min
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Merge slight left
100.6 mi · 1 hr 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270 West
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Sawmill Road
993 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Sawmill Road South
1019 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto Sawmill Road
857 ft · 16 sec · Sawmill Road
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Turn right onto Dublin Center Drive
3256 ft · 1 min · Dublin Center Drive
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Turn right onto West Dublin Granville Road
1.2 km · 1 min · West Dublin Granville Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Bridge Street
66 m · 7 sec · East Bridge Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Bridge Street
1170 ft · 40 sec · East Bridge Street
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Turn left onto South High Street
52 m · 8 sec · South High Street
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Turn right
33 m · 10 sec
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Turn right
15 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Willoughby and Dublin.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Willoughby and Clear near Dublin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Willoughby to Dublin?
The road trip is about 155.5 miles (250.3 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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 76.8 miles from Willoughby and 78.7 miles from Dublin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138.9 miles (223.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 1:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.34 one way or $40.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Willoughby and Clear near Dublin.
Stop Ideas Near Ashland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ashland.
Elyria
Sandusky
Cleveland Lakefront station
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Willoughby and Dublin. Straight-line distance: 138.88 mi (223.51 km).
#1 Willoughby
City in Ohio, USA
| Population | 22,967 |
| Coordinates | 41.6397700, -81.4065000 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dublin
A city in Franklin County, Ohio.
| Population | 49,372 |
| Coordinates | 40.0992300, -83.1140800 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-83.114113, 40.099166)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 250 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $20.34 | $40.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $23.29 | $46.58 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $26.30 | $52.59 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $23.63 | $47.26 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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