East Liverpool, OH to Dublin, OH is 180.1 miles and takes about 3h 37m via I 70 and Jack Nicklaus Freeway, with a fuel budget near $28 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Ohio, traversing the Midwest region on a primarily highway route. Given its manageable distance and duration, it's well-suited for a single-day trip. You'll find the route straightforward, making it a practical choice for getting from point A to point B efficiently.
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
90.1 miles from East Liverpool, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 55m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 70
66.5 mi
1h 12m
Cadiz Road
21.6 mi
24m
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
20.6 mi
23m
Cadiz-Piedmont Road
16.8 mi
22m
US 22
14.7 mi
15m
SR 7
11.5 mi
16m
West 8th Street
10.1 mi
14m
Cadiz-Steubenville Road
8.4 mi
10m
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 66.5 mi, about 1h 12m
Traffic on I-270
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 114 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~6,549 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~300 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
21.8×
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 East Liverpool, OH and Dublin, OH.
1
Start on Broadway Street
365 ft·9 sec·Broadway Street
2
Turn left onto East 6th Street
0.1 mi·15 sec·East 6th Street
3
Turn right onto Dresden Avenue
0.2 mi·18 sec·Dresden Avenue
4
Turn left onto Webber Way
0.2 mi·21 sec·Webber Way
5
Continue on West 8th Street
10 mi·14 min·West 8th Street
6
Continue on SR 7
12 mi·16 min·SR 7
7
Turn right onto SR 213
229 ft·3 sec·SR 213
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
9
Merge onto US 22
15 mi·15 min·US 22
10
Continue on US 22
8.4 mi·10 min·Cadiz-Steubenville Road
11
Continue on US 22
17 mi·22 min·Cadiz-Piedmont Road
12
Continue on US 22; SR 800
22 mi·24 min·Cadiz Road
13
Continue on US 22
1.2 mi·1 min·Highland Avenue
14
Turn slight right onto US 22; US 40
0.6 mi·1 min·Wheeling Avenue
15
Turn slight left onto US 22; US 40
0.3 mi·26 sec·Dewey Avenue
16
Turn right onto US 22; US 40
1.8 mi·2 min·John Glenn Highway
17
Turn left onto SR 723
0.3 mi·25 sec·SR 723
18
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·53 sec
19
Merge onto I 70
66 mi·1 hr 12 min·I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 108Toward I 270 South, I 270 NorthUse the slight right lane.
21
Keep slight right at fork
1.3 mi·1 min
Toward I 270 NorthUse the slight right lane.
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·23 sec
Toward I 270 North, US 40 West: Main Street, Whitehall
23
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·41 sec
24
Merge onto I 270
21 mi·23 min·Jack Nicklaus Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
Exit 20Toward Sawmill RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward Sawmill Road SouthUse the left / right lanes.
27
Turn straight onto CR 70
0.2 mi·16 sec·Sawmill Road
28
Turn right onto Dublin Center Drive
0.6 mi·1 min·Dublin Center Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
29
Turn right onto SR 161
0.8 mi·1 min·West Dublin Granville Road
Use the right lane.
30
Enter roundabout onto US 33; SR 161
215 ft·7 sec·East Bridge Street
31
Continue on US 33; SR 161
0.2 mi·39 sec·East Bridge Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
32
Turn left onto South High Street
170 ft·7 sec·South High Street
Use the left lane.
33
Turn right
109 ft·9 sec
34
Turn right
48 ft·3 sec
35
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 3h 37m drive, leaving in the morning is ideal to maximize daylight and allow for flexibility. With only one recommended stop, you can easily complete this trip in a single day. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $28. The longest stretch without a major road change is 66.5 miles on I 70, so plan your last fuel stop before entering that segment if needed. Since this is a shorter, highway-focused drive, you have the advantage of arriving with plenty of time to spare.
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 90.1 miles from East Liverpool, OH, or about 1h 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66.5 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 40 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 90.1 miles or 1h 55m 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 57m
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 East Liverpool, 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 East Liverpool, OH
This is one driving day of about 180.1 miles and 3h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from East Liverpool, 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 70 for about 66.5 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 23
5 decision points cluster between mile 154.9 and 180.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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154.9 mi into trip|~3h 5m in
Take the exit toward I 270 South, I 270 North
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 108
Toward I 270 South, I 270 North
7
155.1 mi into trip|~3h 6m 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
177.9 mi into trip|~3h 32m 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
178.1 mi into trip|~3h 32m 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
180.1 mi into trip|~3h 37m in|South High Street
Turn left onto South High Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.45 one way
$58.89 round trip
$4.15/gal25.4 MPG avg63 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.66
$33.03
$66.07
premium
$5.23
$37.09
$74.18
diesel
$6.28
$44.50
$89.00
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 63 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
54
0
$18.91
$8.64
Efficient EV
45
0
$15.76
$7.20
EV Truck/SUV
72
0
$25.21
$11.53
Gas CO2
63 kg
EV CO2
21 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 Oct 19, 2026
Origin
East Liverpool, OH
Morning
in East Liverpool on Thursday
Local time
8:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Sunny
N 1 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Dublin, OH
Morning
in Dublin on Thursday
Local time
8:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Sunny
E 2 mph0% chanceLive forecast
61°F
West Chester, OH
90 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 37m on the road
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is mostly highway, with 63% of the 180.1 miles on interstates like I 70. You'll encounter a continuous stretch of 66.5 miles on I 70, offering a consistent cruising experience. The transition to surface roads will occur as you approach your destination, with exits becoming more frequent. Expect a relatively smooth drive with minimal interruptions for much of the way.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 66.5 mi on I 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and Cadiz Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 154.9 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
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 23 significant decision points across 180.1 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 154.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 155.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 177.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,221 ft686 ft
Total Climb
874 ft
Total Descent
812 ft
Highest Point
1,221 ft
~37.8 mi in
Elevation Range
534 ft
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 East Liverpool, OH to Dublin, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Whitehall along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 37m. Total distance: 180.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 66.5 miles on I 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 12 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 Dublin, 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 12 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 154.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 155.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 177.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Dublin, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
