Origin
Steubenville, OH
Night in Steubenville on Sunday
Local time
9:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Steubenville, OH to Dublin, OH
Drive Time
2h 48m
Distance
158.9 mi
256 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 38m
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6 AM
2h 49m
8 AM
3h 11m
10 AM
2h 56m
12 PM
2h 54m
3 PM
2h 58m
5 PM
3h 10m
8 PM
2h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Steubenville, OH
Tom Fisk
Dublin, OH
Gary Doherty
Trip Overview
The drive from Steubenville, OH to Dublin, OH covers 158.9 miles and takes about 2h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Brady Circle West, Sunset Boulevard, Lovers Lane for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.77 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
79.4 miles from Steubenville, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 48m drive with frequent turns across 158.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Brady Circle West is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Steubenville, OH to Dublin, OH is easy. At 2h 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Steubenville, OH to Dublin, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Brady Circle West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sunset Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lovers Lane | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cadiz-Steubenville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cadiz-Piedmont Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cadiz Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highland Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Wheeling Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Brady Circle West
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Steubenville, OH and Dublin, OH.
1
Start on the route
0.1 mi
·
54 sec
·
the route
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto Brady Circle West
308 ft
·
18 sec
·
Brady Circle West
3
Turn right onto Sunset Boulevard
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Sunset Boulevard
4
Turn right onto Lovers Lane
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lovers Lane
5
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
6
Merge slight left
12 mi
·
12 min
7
Continue on Cadiz-Steubenville Road
8.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Cadiz-Steubenville Road
8
Continue on Cadiz-Piedmont Road
17 mi
·
22 min
·
Cadiz-Piedmont Road
9
Continue on Cadiz Road
22 mi
·
24 min
·
Cadiz Road
10
Continue on Highland Avenue
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Highland Avenue
11
Turn slight right onto Wheeling Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Wheeling Avenue
12
Turn slight left onto Dewey Avenue
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Dewey Avenue
13
Turn right onto John Glenn Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
John Glenn Highway
14
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
15
Take the ramp slight right
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
16
Merge slight left
66 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 270 South, I 270 North
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 270 South, I 270 North
18
Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 270 North
19
Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North, US 40 West: Main Street, Whitehall
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
I 270 North, US 40 West: Main Street, Whitehall
20
Keep slight left
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
21
Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
21 mi
·
23 min
·
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
22
Take the exit slight right toward Sawmill Road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Sawmill Road
23
Keep slight left to continue on Sawmill Road South
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Sawmill Road South
24
Turn straight onto Sawmill Road
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Sawmill Road
25
Turn right onto Dublin Center Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Dublin Center Drive
26
Turn right onto West Dublin Granville Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Dublin Granville Road
27
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Bridge Street
217 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Bridge Street
28
Exit the roundabout onto East Bridge Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
East Bridge Street
29
Turn left onto South High Street
171 ft
·
8 sec
·
South High Street
30
Turn right
108 ft
·
10 sec
31
Turn right
49 ft
·
4 sec
32
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 79.4 miles from Steubenville, OH, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 79.4 miles or 1h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 18m
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 Steubenville, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Steubenville, OH
This is one driving day of about 158.9 miles and 2h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Steubenville, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 79.4 mi from Steubenville, OH · 1h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
79 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 79.4 miles from Steubenville, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Dublin, OH
The final approach into Dublin, OH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Dublin, OH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.77 one way
$47.53 round trip
$3.80/gal
25.4 MPG avg
56 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $26.54 | $53.08 |
| premium | $4.79 | $29.97 | $59.93 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $35.30 | $70.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 47.7 | 0 | $16.68 | $7.63 |
| Efficient EV | 39.7 | 0 | $13.90 | $6.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 63.6 | 0 | $22.25 | $10.17 |
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (66% 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
Night in Dublin on Sunday
Local time
9:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
60°F
Mechanicsburg, PA
79 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
2 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
2h 48m 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 Steubenville, OH to Dublin, OH covers 158.9 miles and takes about 2h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Brady Circle West, Sunset Boulevard, Lovers Lane. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 79.4 miles from Steubenville, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.77 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Steubenville, OH to Dublin, OH is easy. At 2h 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Steubenville, OH to Dublin, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Steubenville, OH to Dublin, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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