The drive from Avon, OH to Dublin, OH covers 127.2 miles and takes about 2h 29m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 71, Avon Lake Road, Jack Nicklaus Freeway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 83.9 miles on I 71.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
63.6 miles from Avon, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 17m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 29m. Total distance: 127.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 29m highway drive covering 127.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 71 and Avon Lake Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 83.9 miles on I 71.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 71 is the longest continuous segment at about 83.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and Avon Lake Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 611 / Colorado Avenue.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 127.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 611 / Colorado Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 118.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 125 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|SR 611 / Colorado Avenue
Turn right onto SR 611 / Colorado Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
118.9 mi into trip|~2h 16m in
Take the exit toward I 270 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 119B
Toward I 270 West
7
125 mi into trip|~2h 24m in
Take the exit toward Sawmill Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 20
Toward Sawmill Road
8
125.2 mi into trip|~2h 25m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Sawmill Road South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward Sawmill Road South
7
127.2 mi into trip|~2h 29m in|South High Street
Turn left onto South High Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 71
83.9 mi
1h 30m
Avon Lake Road
13.1 mi
15m
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
5.2 mi
5m
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
4.5 mi
6m
Avon Belden Road
4.2 mi
4m
Grafton Road
3.8 mi
4m
Detroit Road
2.8 mi
4m
North Abbe Road
2.8 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 83.9 mi, about 1h 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Avon, OH and Dublin, OH.
1
Start on this road
168 ft·15 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto SR 611
237 ft·11 sec·Colorado Avenue
3
Turn right onto SR 254
2.8 mi·4 min·Detroit Road
4
Turn left onto SR 301
2.8 mi·5 min·North Abbe Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto SR 57; SR 113; SR 301
4.5 mi·6 min·John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on SR 57
2.3 mi·2 min·Grafton Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on SR 57
2.0 mi·2 min·Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on SR 57
1.5 mi·1 min·Grafton Road
9
Turn right onto SR 57; SR 83
1.5 mi·1 min·Avon Belden Road
10
Enter roundabout onto SR 83; SR 303
86 ft·1 sec·Avon Belden Road
11
Continue on SR 83; SR 303
231 ft·3 sec·Avon Belden Road
12
Enter roundabout onto SR 83
129 ft·1 sec·Avon Belden Road
13
Continue on SR 83
2.5 mi·2 min·Avon Belden Road
14
Continue on SR 83
2.2 mi·2 min·Avon Lake Road
15
Enter roundabout onto SR 83
392 ft·6 sec·Avon Lake Road
16
Continue on SR 83
8.9 mi·10 min·Avon Lake Road
17
Continue on SR 83
0.5 mi·1 min·Elyria Street
18
Continue on SR 83
0.9 mi·1 min·Wooster Street
19
Continue on SR 83
2.0 mi·2 min·Avon Lake Road
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi·22 sec
Toward I 71 South: Columbus
21
Merge onto I 71
84 mi·1 hr 30 min·I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Exit 119BToward I 270 WestUse the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Merge onto I 270
5.2 mi·5 min·Jack Nicklaus Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
Exit 20Toward Sawmill RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward Sawmill Road SouthUse the left / right lanes.
26
Turn straight onto CR 70
0.2 mi·16 sec·Sawmill Road
27
Turn right onto Dublin Center Drive
0.6 mi·1 min·Dublin Center Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Turn right onto SR 161
0.8 mi·1 min·West Dublin Granville Road
Use the right lane.
29
Enter roundabout onto US 33; SR 161
215 ft·7 sec·East Bridge Street
30
Continue on US 33; SR 161
0.2 mi·39 sec·East Bridge Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
31
Turn left onto South High Street
170 ft·7 sec·South High Street
Use the left lane.
32
Turn right
109 ft·9 sec
33
Turn right
48 ft·3 sec
34
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 63.6 miles from Avon, OH, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 83.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 28 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.6 miles or 1h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dublin, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Avon, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Avon, OH
This is one driving day of about 127.2 miles and 2h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Avon, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 71 for about 83.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 63.6 mi from Avon, OH
· 1h 17m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discov...
24 mi from route
~59 min detour
Free
near mile 17.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.74 one way
$39.48 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg45 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$21.91
$43.82
premium
$4.91
$24.58
$49.17
diesel
$5.61
$28.08
$56.17
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
38.2
0
$13.36
$6.11
Efficient EV
31.8
0
$11.13
$5.09
EV Truck/SUV
50.9
0
$17.81
$8.14
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Avon, OH
Late night
in Avon on Saturday
Local time
3:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Dublin, OH
Late night
in Dublin on Saturday
Local time
3:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
West Salem, OH
64 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
13 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 29m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Avon, OH to Dublin, OH covers 127.2 miles and takes about 2h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 71, Avon Lake Road, Jack Nicklaus Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 63.6 miles from Avon, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.74 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 127.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 611 / Colorado Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 118.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 125 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Avon, OH to Dublin, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
