Origin
Dublin, OH
Late night in Dublin on Saturday
Local time
1:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dublin, OH to Bexley, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
17.3 mi
28 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
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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Bexley, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Dublin, OH to Bexley, OH covers 17.3 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Dublin Granville Road, I 71, Olentangy Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.9 miles on West Dublin Granville Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.68 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 17.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Dublin, OH to Bexley, OH covers 17.3 miles and takes about 30m, 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 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Dublin Granville Road is the longest continuous segment at about 3.9 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
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 17.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
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 7.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 33; SR 161 / West Bridge Street
Turn right onto US 33; SR 161 / West Bridge Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
7.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward North Broadway, Olentangy River Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 6A-B
Toward North Broadway, Olentangy River Road
9
8.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight left at fork toward North Broadway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 6A
Toward North Broadway
8
14.1 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward Downtown, Spring Street
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 109B
Toward Downtown, Spring Street
6
16.5 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
US 40; US 62; SR 16 / East Broad Street
Turn left onto US 40; US 62; SR 16 / East Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Dublin, OH and Bexley, OH, road signs point toward Broadway and Downtown.
Broadway
7.9 mi in
|
~13m
Downtown
14.1 mi in
|
~22m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Dublin Granville Road | 3.9 mi | 7m |
| I 71 | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| Olentangy Freeway | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| West North Broadway | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| East Long Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| East Broad Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Bridge Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Lester Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Dublin Granville Road
— 3.9 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dublin, OH and Bexley, OH.
1
Start on this road
103 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Mill Lane
128 ft
·
9 sec
·
Mill Lane
3
Turn right onto US 33; SR 161
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
West Bridge Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Enter roundabout onto SR 161
172 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Dublin Granville Road
5
Continue on SR 161
3.9 mi
·
7 min
·
West Dublin Granville Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward SR 315 South: Columbus
7
Merge onto SR 315
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Olentangy Freeway
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 6A-B
Toward North Broadway, Olentangy River Road
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 6A
Toward North Broadway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn left onto West North Broadway
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
West North Broadway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto Silver Drive
167 ft
·
4 sec
·
Silver Drive
12
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 71 South
13
Merge onto I 71
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 109B
Toward Downtown, Spring Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on Lester Drive
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Lester Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto East Long Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
East Long Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn right onto Monypenny Avenue
433 ft
·
20 sec
·
Monypenny Avenue
18
Turn left onto US 40; US 62; SR 16
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Broad Street
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn right onto Drexel Circle
134 ft
·
4 sec
·
Drexel Circle
20
Arrive at destination
Drexel Circle
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.68 one way
$5.37 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
| premium | $4.91 | $3.34 | $6.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.11 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Bexley, OH
Late night in Bexley on Saturday
Local time
1:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
17 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
30m 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 Bexley, OH covers 17.3 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Dublin Granville Road, I 71, Olentangy Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.7 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 $2.68 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 short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 17.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 33; SR 161 / West Bridge Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Dublin, OH and Bexley, OH, road signs point toward Broadway and Downtown.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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