Powell, OH to Dublin, OH is 87.9 miles and takes about 1h 49m via SR 16, SR 161, and Jack Nicklaus Freeway, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest, specifically Ohio, making it a straightforward local trip. Given its highway-focused profile and short duration, it's ideal for a quick transition between these two Ohio locations. You won't need an overnight stay, and the fuel costs are quite manageable, so you can focus on getting there efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
43.9 miles from Powell, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 56m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 49m. Total distance: 87.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 94% of the journey utilizing major roadways like SR 16, SR 161, and the Jack Nicklaus Freeway. You'll experience long stretches of consistent speed, including one segment of 47.8 miles on SR 16 where you can really settle in. The character remains largely highway-like throughout, offering a predictable and fast-paced experience as you navigate from Powell to Dublin.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 16 is the longest continuous segment at about 47.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 16 and SR 161. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 74.1 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 87.9 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: at 74.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 75.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 85.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
74.1 mi into trip|~1h 30m in
Take the exit toward I 270: Cleveland, Wheeling
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 40
Toward I 270: Cleveland, Wheeling
7
75.1 mi into trip|~1h 31m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 270 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 270 North
7
85.6 mi into trip|~1h 43m 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
85.8 mi into trip|~1h 44m 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
87.8 mi into trip|~1h 48m in|South High Street
Turn left onto South High Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Powell, OH to Dublin, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Wheeling along the way.
Wheeling
74.1 mi in|~1h 30m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
SR 16
47.8 mi
55m
SR 161
15.6 mi
17m
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
10 mi
11m
US 36
9.3 mi
11m
County Road 93
1.4 mi
5m
West Dublin Granville Road
0.8 mi
1m
Dublin Center Drive
0.6 mi
1m
East Bridge Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
SR 16
— 47.8 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Powell, OH and Dublin, OH.
1
Start on Township Road 172
428 ft·26 sec·Township Road 172
2
Turn sharp left onto County Road 93
1.4 mi·5 min·County Road 93
3
Turn right onto US 36
9.3 mi·11 min·US 36
4
Continue on SR 16; SR 83
48 mi·55 min·SR 16; SR 83
5
Continue on SR 161
16 mi·17 min·SR 161
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
1.0 mi·1 min
Exit 40Toward I 270: Cleveland, WheelingUse the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·29 sec
Toward I 270 NorthUse the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 270
10 mi·11 min·Jack Nicklaus Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
Exit 20Toward Sawmill RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward Sawmill Road SouthUse the left / right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto CR 70
0.2 mi·16 sec·Sawmill Road
12
Turn right onto Dublin Center Drive
0.6 mi·1 min·Dublin Center Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn right onto SR 161
0.8 mi·1 min·West Dublin Granville Road
Use the right lane.
14
Enter roundabout onto US 33; SR 161
215 ft·7 sec·East Bridge Street
15
Continue on US 33; SR 161
0.2 mi·39 sec·East Bridge Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
16
Turn left onto South High Street
170 ft·7 sec·South High Street
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right
109 ft·9 sec
18
Turn right
48 ft·3 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
With a drive time under two hours and a low fuel cost of around $14, this trip offers a lot of flexibility. You can easily depart in the morning and arrive before lunch, or leave in the afternoon to reach Dublin with plenty of daylight. There are no mandatory stops suggested, but if you need a break, consider pulling off around the halfway point of the 47.8-mile stretch on SR 16. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, though the short distance means you'll likely have ample opportunity to refuel if needed.
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 43.9 miles from Powell, OH, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.8 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 19 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.9 miles or 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 31m
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 Powell, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Powell, OH
This is one driving day of about 87.9 miles and 1h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Powell, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on SR 16 for about 47.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43.9 mi from Powell, OH
· 56m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.64 one way
$27.28 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg31 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$15.14
$30.28
premium
$4.91
$16.99
$33.98
diesel
$5.61
$19.41
$38.81
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.4
0
$9.23
$4.22
Efficient EV
22
0
$7.69
$3.52
EV Truck/SUV
35.2
0
$12.31
$5.63
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Powell, OH
Night
in Powell on Friday
Local time
11:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Dublin, OH
Night
in Dublin on Friday
Local time
11:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Newark, OH
44 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
24 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
1h 49m 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 Powell, OH to Dublin, OH covers 87.9 miles and takes about 1h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 16, SR 161, 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 43.9 miles from Powell, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.64 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 87.9 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: at 74.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 75.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 85.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Powell, OH to Dublin, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Wheeling along the way.
