The drive from Struthers, OH to Dublin, OH covers 173.4 miles and takes about 3h 22m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 71, I 76, Kenmore Expressway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 89.2 miles on I 71.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.91 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
86.7 miles from Struthers, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 45m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 22m. Total distance: 173.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 22m highway drive covering 173.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 71 and I 76. The longest continuous stretch is about 89.2 miles on I 71.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 71 is the longest continuous segment at about 89.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and I 76. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 54.8 miles in near I 76 / Kenmore Expressway.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 173.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 54.8 miles (I 76 / Kenmore Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 74.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 165.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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54.8 mi into trip|~1h 6m in|I 76 / Kenmore Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76 / Kenmore Expressway toward I 76 West: Barberton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 76 West: Barberton
7
74.6 mi into trip|~1h 30m in
Take the exit toward I 71 South: Columbus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1A
Toward I 71 South: Columbus
7
165.1 mi into trip|~3h 9m in
Take the exit toward I 270 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 119B
Toward I 270 West
7
171.1 mi into trip|~3h 17m 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
171.3 mi into trip|~3h 17m 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
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 71
89.2 mi
1h 35m
I 76
39.2 mi
44m
Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi
24m
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
5.2 mi
5m
I 80
4.6 mi
5m
Wickliffe Expressway
4.6 mi
6m
South Shore Expressway
2.8 mi
4m
Boardman Parkway
1.9 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 89.2 mi, about 1h 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Struthers, OH and Dublin, OH.
1
Start on Spring Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Spring Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto SR 170
0.5 mi·1 min·Youngstown Poland Road
3
Turn left onto SR 170
0.6 mi·1 min·East Midlothian Boulevard
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·33 sec
5
Merge onto I 680
1.9 mi·2 min·Boardman Parkway
6
Continue on I 680
2.8 mi·4 min·South Shore Expressway
7
Continue on I 680
4.6 mi·6 min·Wickliffe Expressway
8
Merge onto I 80
4.6 mi·5 min·I 80
9
Continue on I 76
39 mi·44 min·I 76
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76
20 mi·24 min·Kenmore Expressway
Toward I 76 West: BarbertonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
1.2 mi·2 min
Exit 1AToward I 71 South: ColumbusUse the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 71
89 mi·1 hr 35 min·I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Exit 119BToward I 270 WestUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 270
5.2 mi·5 min·Jack Nicklaus Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
Exit 20Toward Sawmill RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward Sawmill Road SouthUse the left / right lanes.
17
Turn straight onto CR 70
0.2 mi·16 sec·Sawmill Road
18
Turn right onto Dublin Center Drive
0.6 mi·1 min·Dublin Center Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn right onto SR 161
0.8 mi·1 min·West Dublin Granville Road
Use the right lane.
20
Enter roundabout onto US 33; SR 161
215 ft·7 sec·East Bridge Street
21
Continue on US 33; SR 161
0.2 mi·39 sec·East Bridge Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
22
Turn left onto South High Street
170 ft·7 sec·South High Street
Use the left lane.
23
Turn right
109 ft·9 sec
24
Turn right
48 ft·3 sec
25
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 86.7 miles from Struthers, OH, or about 1h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 89.2 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 38 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 86.7 miles or 1h 45m 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 44m
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 Struthers, 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 Struthers, OH
This is one driving day of about 173.4 miles and 3h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Struthers, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 71 for about 89.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 86.7 mi from Struthers, OH
· 1h 45m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discov...
14 mi from route
~35 min detour
Free
near mile 53.8
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
52
0
$18.21
$8.32
Efficient EV
43.4
0
$15.17
$6.94
EV Truck/SUV
69.4
0
$24.28
$11.10
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
20 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Struthers, OH
Afternoon
in Struthers on Saturday
Local time
12:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Dublin, OH
Afternoon
in Dublin on Saturday
Local time
12:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
25 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
3h 22m 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 Struthers, OH to Dublin, OH covers 173.4 miles and takes about 3h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 71, I 76, Kenmore Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 86.7 miles from Struthers, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.91 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 173.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 54.8 miles (I 76 / Kenmore Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 74.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 165.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Struthers, OH to Dublin, 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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
