How far is Wilmington, OH from Dublin, OH?

The driving distance from Wilmington, OH to Dublin, OH is about 74.9 miles (120.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59 miles (94.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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
74.91 mi
01h 14m
Flight
59 mi
94.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59 mi
Kilometers
94.95 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.91 mi
Kilometers
120.55 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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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 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dublin
Tue, May 12, 7:57 PM EDT
Return by in Wilmington
Tue, May 12, 9:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wilmington
2026-05-12T18:42
Arrive Dublin
Tue, May 12, 7:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

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

Village in United States of America

From Wilmington
37.5 mi
00h 37m
To Dublin
37.4 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SE
Destination
42°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Tue, May 12 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    125 m · 14 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Walnut Street

    132 m · 26 sec · North Walnut Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Locust Street

    131 m · 19 sec · East Locust Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North South Street

    2586 ft · 49 sec · North South Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Xenia Avenue

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Xenia Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus

    1333 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    49.3 mi · 53 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Stringtown Road, Grove City

    634 ft · 8 sec · South Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on South Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West, I 71 North

    636 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 West

    2165 ft · 53 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 West

    1712 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West

    2018 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    16.5 mi · 19 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  15. 15

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

    2306 ft · 58 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 2 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 Wilmington 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
49.5 mi · 66%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
16.5 mi · 22%
Xenia Avenue
4.64 mi · 6%
US 33 East
1.31 mi · 2%
I 270 West
1.24 mi · 2%
South Freeway
0.93 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

49.3 mi · 00h 53m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
59 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Antioch
00h 37m from Wilmington
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Wilmington and Clear near Dublin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 74.9 miles (120.6 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Antioch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.5 miles from Wilmington and 37.4 miles from Dublin.

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

The direct path is about 59 miles (94.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.78 one way or $19.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wilmington and Clear near Dublin.

Stop Ideas Near Antioch

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 Antioch and the surrounding midpoint area.
London City Hall
Scenic stop 11.6 mi away

London City Hall

London , OH
20 S Walnut St, London, OH 43140
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,City administration,City clerk's office,City Department of Public Safety,City Hall,City park,City tax office
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 10.8 mi away

Pleasant Twp Hall

Grove City , OH
5373 Norton Rd, Grove City, OH 43123
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 6.8 mi away

Madison Township Hall

Washington Court House , OH
10192 US-62, Washington Court House, OH 43160
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Antioch.

BUS

Columbus, OH

32 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

119 mi away
Main St & US 23

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wilmington and Dublin. Straight-line distance: 59 mi (94.95 km).

Wilmington

#1 Wilmington

City in Clinton County, Ohio, United States

Population12,399
Coordinates39.4453400, -83.8285400
Altitude310
CountryUnited States
Dublin

#2 Dublin

A city in Franklin County, Ohio.

Population49,372
Coordinates40.0992300, -83.1140800
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Start: North South Street (-83.828585, 39.445366)
End: (-83.114113, 40.099166)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.64 gal
10.01 L · about $9.78
Round trip
$19.56
5.28 gal · 20.02 L
Estimated CO2
23.5 kg one way
Round trip: 46.9 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $9.78 $19.56
Mid-grade $4.24 $11.20 $22.40
Premium $4.79 $12.65 $25.29
Diesel $4.30 $11.36 $22.73

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Wilmington and Dublin. The current time is 18:42:41.

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.