The drive from Dublin, OH to Hudson, OH covers 130 miles and takes about 2h 30m 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 271, Jack Nicklaus Freeway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mostly highway.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 101.1 miles on I 71.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.97 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
65 miles from Dublin, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 14m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 71
101.1 mi
1h 48m
I 271
12.4 mi
13m
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
4.9 mi
5m
West Streetsboro Road
3.3 mi
5m
West Streetsboro Street
2.6 mi
4m
Main Street
2.1 mi
4m
West Dublin Granville Road
0.8 mi
1m
Sawmill Road
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 101.1 mi, about 1h 48m
Traffic on I-71
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 84 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,976 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,680
Quietest
2 AM
~185 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dublin, OH and Hudson, OH.
1
Start on this road
103 ft·9 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto Mill Lane
128 ft·9 sec·Mill Lane
3
Turn right onto US 33; SR 161
0.3 mi·44 sec·West Bridge Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Enter roundabout onto SR 161
172 ft·6 sec·West Dublin Granville Road
5
Continue on SR 161
0.8 mi·1 min·West Dublin Granville Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn left onto Dublin Center Drive
0.2 mi·36 sec·Dublin Center Drive
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto Bridge Park Avenue
0.1 mi·20 sec·Bridge Park Avenue
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto CR 70
0.4 mi·43 sec·Sawmill Road
Use the left lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·41 sec
10
Merge onto I 270
4.9 mi·5 min·Jack Nicklaus Freeway
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 26Toward I 71: Columbus, ClevelandUse the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 71 North: ClevelandUse the slight left lane.
13
Merge onto I 71
101 mi·1 hr 48 min·I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 271
12 mi·13 min·I 271
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·47 sec
Exit 12Toward SR 303: Richfield, PeninsulaUse the slight right lane.
16
Turn right onto SR 303
0.2 mi·19 sec·West Streetsboro Road
17
Continue on SR 303
2.1 mi·4 min·Main Street
18
Continue on SR 303
3.1 mi·5 min·West Streetsboro Road
19
Continue on SR 303
2.6 mi·4 min·West Streetsboro Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
20
Arrive at destination
SR 303
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 65 miles from Dublin, OH, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 101.1 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 29 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65 miles or 1h 14m 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 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hudson, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Dublin, 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 Dublin, OH
This is one driving day of about 130 miles and 2h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Dublin, 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 101.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 121.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 33; SR 161 / West Bridge Street
Turn right onto US 33; SR 161 / West Bridge Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
1.3 mi into trip|~3m in|Bridge Park Avenue
Turn right onto Bridge Park Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
7.1 mi into trip|~10m in
Take the exit toward I 71: Columbus, Cleveland
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 26
Toward I 71: Columbus, Cleveland
7
7.6 mi into trip|~11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 71 North: Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
8
121.7 mi into trip|~2h 15m in
Take the exit toward SR 303: Richfield, Peninsula
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 12
Toward SR 303: Richfield, Peninsula
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.97 one way
$39.93 round trip
$3.90/gal25.4 MPG avg46 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$22.52
$45.04
premium
$4.98
$25.50
$51.00
diesel
$5.60
$28.66
$57.31
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
39
0
$13.65
$6.24
Efficient EV
32.5
0
$11.38
$5.20
EV Truck/SUV
52
0
$18.20
$8.32
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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 Sep 1, 2026
Origin
Dublin, OH
Late night
in Dublin on Wednesday
Local time
1:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hudson, OH
Late night
in Hudson on Wednesday
Local time
1:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
81°F
New London, OH
65 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
3 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 30m 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.
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...
2 mi from route
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 121.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
130 mi in 2h 30m, mostly highway — 101.1 mi of that is on I 71.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 101.1 mi on I 71.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and I 271. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 33; SR 161 / West Bridge Street.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 130 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: near the start (US 33; SR 161 / West Bridge Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (Bridge Park Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,326 ft828 ft
Total Climb
838 ft
Total Descent
599 ft
Highest Point
1,326 ft
~46.4 mi in
Elevation Range
498 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Dublin, OH and Hudson, OH, road signs point toward Cleveland and Peninsula.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 30m. Total distance: 130 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 101.1 miles on I 71. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 21 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Hudson, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 21 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 33; SR 161 / West Bridge Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (Bridge Park Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Cuyahoga Valley National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hudson, OH before heading back.
