Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
62.3 mi
100 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Fairborn, OH
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The drive from Dublin, OH to Fairborn, OH covers 62.3 miles and takes about 1h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Freeway, Jack Nicklaus Freeway, SR 444 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 47.6 miles on West Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.57 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Freeway | 47.6 mi | 51m |
| Jack Nicklaus Freeway | 7.4 mi | 8m |
| SR 444 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| I 675 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| North Maple Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Bridge Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Tacoma Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Mill Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 52 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~5,616 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~336 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
16.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 103 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Dublin, OH and Fairborn, OH.
Start on this road
Turn right onto Mill Lane
Turn left onto US 33; SR 161
Take the ramp
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 270
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 70
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Continue on I 675
Take the exit
Turn right onto SR 444
Turn left onto North Maple Avenue
Turn right onto Tacoma Lane
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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.
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 31.1 miles from Dublin, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 58.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight left at fork toward I 270 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 70 East, I 70 West: Columbus, Dayton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward I 70 West: Dayton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 675 South: Spangler Road, Cincinnati
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward I 675 South: Cincinnati
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$9.57 one way
$19.14 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $10.79 | $21.58 |
| premium | $4.98 | $12.22 | $24.44 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $13.73 | $27.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.54 | $2.99 |
| Efficient EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.45 | $2.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.9 | 0 | $8.72 | $3.99 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Dublin on Friday
Local time
1:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Late night in Fairborn on Friday
Local time
1:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Mostly Cloudy
88°F
Lisbon, OH
31 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
62.3 mi in 1h 13m, mostly highway — 47.6 mi of that is on West Freeway.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West Freeway and Jack Nicklaus Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 62.3 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
379 ft
Total Descent
371 ft
Highest Point
1,201 ft
~35.6 mi in
Elevation Range
373 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Dublin, OH and Fairborn, OH, road signs point toward Dayton and Cincinnati.
Dayton
Cincinnati
Founded 1987
Dublin is an upscale suburb in the Greater Columbus area of Ohio that is about 20 mi (32 km) northwest of Columbus.
Top landmarks
Founded 1950
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 62.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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