Origin
Dublin, OH
Afternoon in Dublin on Friday
Local time
12:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dublin, OH to Grove City, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
17.9 mi
29 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
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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Grove City, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Dublin, OH to Grove City, OH covers 17.9 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Jack Nicklaus Freeway, Broadway, West Bridge Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.2 miles on Jack Nicklaus Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.78 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 17.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 25m highway drive covering 17.9 miles, with most of the trip on Jack Nicklaus Freeway and Broadway. The longest continuous stretch is about 14.2 miles on Jack Nicklaus Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jack Nicklaus Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 14.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jack Nicklaus Freeway and Broadway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Mill Lane.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 17.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Mill Lane): Navigation decision point; 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Mill Lane
Turn right onto Mill Lane
Navigation decision point
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
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
15.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward US 62, SR 3: Grove City
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 2
Toward US 62, SR 3: Grove City
6
16.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 62; SR 3 / Broadway
Turn right onto US 62; SR 3 / Broadway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jack Nicklaus Freeway | 14.2 mi | 16m |
| Broadway | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| West Bridge Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| First Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Columbus Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Mill Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
— 14.2 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dublin, OH and Grove City, 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
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 2
Toward US 62, SR 3: Grove City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn right onto US 62; SR 3
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Broadway
Use the left / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto Columbus Street
285 ft
·
10 sec
·
Columbus Street
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto First Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
First Street
11
Arrive at destination
First Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.78 one way
$5.56 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $3.08 | $6.17 |
| premium | $4.91 | $3.46 | $6.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.95 | $7.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 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 | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.57 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
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
Grove City, OH
Afternoon in Grove City on Friday
Local time
12:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°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
37 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
25m 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 Grove City, OH covers 17.9 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jack Nicklaus Freeway, Broadway, West Bridge Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9 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 $2.78 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 9 decision points packed into just 17.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Mill Lane): Navigation decision point; 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.
The route from Dublin, OH to Grove City, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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