Origin
Dublin, OH
Evening in Dublin on Thursday
Local time
6:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dublin, OH to Anderson, OH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
61.6 mi
99 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dublin, OH
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Anderson, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
The drive from Dublin, OH to Anderson, OH covers 61.6 miles and takes about 1h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Portsmouth - Columbus Road, Jack Nicklaus Freeway, South High Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29.4 miles on Portsmouth - Columbus Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.56 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 61.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Dublin, OH to Anderson, OH covers 61.6 miles and takes about 1h 27m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Portsmouth - Columbus Road is the longest continuous segment at about 29.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 33; SR 161 / West Bridge Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.6 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 33; SR 161 / West Bridge Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 20 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 33; SR 161 / West Bridge Street
Turn left onto US 33; SR 161 / West Bridge Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 270 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 270 South
8
20 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward US 23 North, US 23 South: High Street, Circleville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 52
Toward US 23 North, US 23 South: High Street, C...
6
20.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 23 South: Circleville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 23 South: Circleville
7
52.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
Take the exit toward SR 207: Chillicothe
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 50
Toward SR 207: Chillicothe
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Dublin, OH to Anderson, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Circleville along the way.
Circleville
20 mi in
|
~25m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth - Columbus Road | 29.4 mi | 38m |
| Jack Nicklaus Freeway | 18.4 mi | 21m |
| South High Street | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| SR 207 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| SR 104 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Veterans Parkway | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Pleasant Valley Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Anderson Station Road | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Portsmouth - Columbus Road
— 29.4 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dublin, OH and Anderson, OH.
1
Start on this road
103 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Mill Lane
128 ft
·
12 sec
·
Mill Lane
3
Turn left onto US 33; SR 161
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Bridge Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
416 ft
·
8 sec
Toward I 270 South, I 270 East
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 270 South
Use the slight left lane.
6
Merge onto I 270
18 mi
·
21 min
·
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 52
Toward US 23 North, US 23 South: High Street, Circleville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward US 23 South: Circleville
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
10
Merge onto US 23
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
South High Street
11
Continue on US 23
29 mi
·
38 min
·
Portsmouth - Columbus Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 50
Toward SR 207: Chillicothe
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn right onto SR 207
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
SR 207
14
Continue on SR 104
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
SR 104
15
Turn right onto Moundsville Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Moundsville Road
16
Turn right onto C-550
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Pleasant Valley Road
17
Continue on Veterans Parkway
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Veterans Parkway
18
Turn right onto C-114
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Anderson Station Road
19
Arrive at destination
C-114
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.8 mi from Dublin, OH · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.8 miles from Dublin, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Anderson, OH
The final approach into Anderson, OH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.56 one way
$19.12 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $10.61 | $21.22 |
| premium | $4.91 | $11.91 | $23.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.60 | $27.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.47 | $2.96 |
| Efficient EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.39 | $2.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.62 | $3.94 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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.
Destination
Anderson, OH
Evening in Anderson on Thursday
Local time
6:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
22 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 27m 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 Dublin, OH to Anderson, OH covers 61.6 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Portsmouth - Columbus Road, Jack Nicklaus Freeway, South High Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.8 miles from Dublin, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.56 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.6 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 33; SR 161 / West Bridge Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 20 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Dublin, OH to Anderson, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Circleville along the way.
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