Origin
London, OH
Evening in London on Friday
Local time
5:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from London, OH to Dublin, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
30.1 mi
48 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
London, OH
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Dublin, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from London, OH to Dublin, OH covers 30.1 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 70, Jack Nicklaus Freeway, London – Delaware Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13 miles on I 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.67 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 30.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 40m highway drive covering 30.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 70 and Jack Nicklaus Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 13 miles on I 70.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 13 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and Jack Nicklaus Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.6 miles in near I 70.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 30.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.6 miles (I 70): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
6.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 70
Merge onto I 70
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
19.6 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward I 270
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 93
Toward I 270
5
19.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 270 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 270 North
8
28.7 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward US 33 East, SR 161 East: Dublin
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 17A
Toward US 33 East, SR 161 East: Dublin
6
30.1 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
Mill Lane
Turn right onto Mill Lane
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 13 mi | 14m |
| Jack Nicklaus Freeway | 7.7 mi | 8m |
| London – Delaware Road | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| US 33 | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Lafayette Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Elm Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East High Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Mill Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 13 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between London, OH and Dublin, OH.
1
Start on US 42; SR 38; SR 142
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
East High Street
2
Turn slight left onto US 42; SR 38
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Elm Street
3
Keep slight right at fork onto US 42
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Lafayette Road
4
Continue on US 42
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
London – Delaware Road
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
6
Merge onto I 70
13 mi
·
14 min
·
I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 93
Toward I 270
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 270 North
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 270 North: Cleveland
10
Merge onto I 270
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 17A
Toward US 33 East, SR 161 East: Dublin
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on US 33; SR 161
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 33; SR 161
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn right onto Mill Lane
128 ft
·
12 sec
·
Mill Lane
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn left
103 ft
·
7 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.67 one way
$9.34 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $5.18 | $10.37 |
| premium | $4.91 | $5.82 | $11.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.65 | $13.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.21 | $1.93 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Dublin, OH
Evening in Dublin on Friday
Local time
5:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Mostly Sunny
W 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 4:51AM EDT until April 17 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued April 16 at 10:31PM EDT until April 17 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
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
10 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
40m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from London, OH to Dublin, OH covers 30.1 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 70, Jack Nicklaus Freeway, London – Delaware Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15 miles from London, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.67 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 30.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.6 miles (I 70): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from London, OH to Dublin, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument.
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.
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