Marysville, WA to Dublin, OH is 2376.8 miles and takes about 42 hours 50 minutes via I 90, US Highway 212, and I 15, with a fuel budget near $481 and recommended for 4 days. This long-haul drive will take you from the Pacific Coast region to the Midwest, covering a significant portion of the country. Given the distance and estimated duration, this trip is best split over multiple days to avoid excessive fatigue. Plan for a substantial commitment of time and resources for this cross-country adventure.
Trip Pace
Best split across 4 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
12 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
1188.4 miles from Marysville, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 21h 8m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 90
1551.2 mi
26h 30m
US Highway 212
157.6 mi
3h 1m
I 15
110.8 mi
1h 51m
East Morthland Drive
101.8 mi
2h 12m
US 33
80 mi
1h 37m
I 39
67.1 mi
1h 11m
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
61.4 mi
1h 6m
US 212
42.5 mi
50m
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 1551.2 mi, about 26h 30m
Traffic on I-90
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 605 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,277 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,705
Quietest
2 AM
~86 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
14.8×
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 Marysville, WA and Dublin, OH.
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Start on WA 529
0.5 mi·1 min·State Avenue
2
Enter roundabout onto State Route 529
70 ft·1 sec·State Route 529
3
Continue on State Route 529
100 ft·1 sec·State Route 529
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward I 5
5
Merge onto I 5
15 mi·18 min·I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Exit 182Toward I 405 South: Bellevue, RentonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 405
0.9 mi·1 min·I 405
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
17 mi·21 min·I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 11Toward I 90: Spokane, SeattleUse the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 90 East: SpokaneUse the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto I 90
268 mi·4 hr 51 min·I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 90; US 2; US 395
315 mi·5 hr 22 min·I 90; US 2; US 395
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 15; I 90
111 mi·1 hr 51 min·I 15; I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 90; US 89; US 191
6.9 mi·6 min·I 90; US 89; US 191
15
Continue on I 90; US 191
113 mi·1 hr 53 min·I 90; US 191
16
Continue on I 90; US 87; US 212
3.1 mi·3 min·I 90; US 87; US 212
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 90; US 87; US 212
54 mi·50 min·I 90; US 87; US 212
Toward I 90 East: Sheridan
18
Take the exit onto US 212
0.4 mi·53 sec·US 212
Toward US 212 East: Little Bighorn Battlefield, Broadus
19
Turn left onto US 212
42 mi·49 min·US 212
20
Enter roundabout onto US 212
218 ft·4 sec·US Highway 212
21
Continue on US 212
20 mi·23 min·US Highway 212
22
Continue on US 212
0.6 mi·1 min·Main Street
23
Continue on US 212
44 mi·50 min·US Highway 212
24
Turn right onto US 212; MT 59
0.6 mi·1 min·Park Avenue
25
Continue on US 212; MT 59
94 mi·1 hr 46 min·US Highway 212
26
Turn right onto US 85
2.3 mi·5 min·North 5th Avenue
27
Turn left onto SD 34
18 mi·21 min·SD Highway 34
28
Take the ramp onto SD 34
11 mi·10 min·SD 34
29
Continue on I 90; US 14; SD 79
24 mi·24 min·I 90; US 14; SD 79
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Continue on I 90; US 14; US 16 Truck; SD 79
629 mi·10 hr 31 min·I 90; US 14; US 16 Truck; SD 79
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
138 mi·2 hr 28 min·I 90
Use the straight lane.
32
Keep slight right at fork onto I 39; I 90
67 mi·1 hr 11 min·I 39; I 90
Toward I 39, I 90: ChicagoUse the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
20 mi·21 min·Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
41 mi·43 min·Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35
Keep slight right at fork onto I 90
0.3 mi·21 sec·Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Toward Cumberland AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
36
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
526 ft·29 sec·Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
37
Merge onto I 90
402 ft·4 sec·Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
38
Take the exit onto Cumberland flyover
1.0 mi·1 min·Cumberland flyover
Exit 79AToward IL 171 South: Cumberland Avenue SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
39
Keep slight left at fork
245 ft·8 sec
Toward IL 171 South: Cumberland Avenue
40
Turn right onto IL 171
0.2 mi·28 sec·North Cumberland Avenue
Use the right lane.
41
Continue on IL 171
0.4 mi·1 min·North Cumberland Avenue
Use the left lane.
42
Turn right onto IL 72
1.1 mi·1 min·West Higgins Road
43
Turn right onto IL 72
326 ft·13 sec·North Oriole Avenue
Use the left / right lanes.
44
Turn left onto IL 72
2.7 mi·6 min·West Higgins Avenue
45
Turn right onto North Central Avenue
0.2 mi·25 sec·North Central Avenue
46
Turn left onto West Lawrence Avenue
0.4 mi·42 sec·West Lawrence Avenue
Use the left lane.
47
Turn right onto North Milwaukee Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·North Milwaukee Avenue
48
Turn left onto West Montrose Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·West Montrose Avenue
49
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward I 90 East, I 94 East
50
Merge onto I 90; I 94
7.9 mi·11 min·Kennedy Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
51
Continue on I 90; I 94
2.4 mi·2 min·Dan Ryan Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
52
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90; I 94
3.8 mi·5 min·Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
Toward I 90 Express, I 94 Express
53
Take the exit
0.4 mi·53 sec
Exit 59AToward I 90 EastUse the right lane.
54
Merge onto I 90; I 94
0.5 mi·49 sec·Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)
Use the slight left lane.
55
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
4.5 mi·6 min·Chicago Skyway
Exit 59AToward I 90 EastUse the slight left lane.
56
Turn straight onto I 90
0.1 mi·14 sec·Chicago Skyway
57
Merge onto I 90
3.1 mi·5 min·Chicago Skyway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
58
Continue on I 90
1.0 mi·1 min·Indiana Toll Road
59
Turn straight onto I 90
0.2 mi·1 min·Indiana Toll Road
60
Merge onto I 90
1.8 mi·2 min·Indiana Toll Road
61
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
28 mi·30 min·Indiana Toll Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
62
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 31Toward SR 49: Chesterton, ValparaisoUse the straight / slight right lanes.
63
Turn right onto SR 49
9.0 mi·12 min·SR 49
64
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward US 30 East: Plymouth
65
Merge onto US 30; SR 2
102 mi·2 hr 12 min·East Morthland Drive
Use the straight lane.
66
Continue on SR 930
0.4 mi·30 sec·SR 930
67
Turn left onto SR 930
1.7 mi·2 min·West Coliseum Boulevard
Use the left lane.
68
Keep slight right at fork onto US 27
1.1 mi·1 min·Lima Road
Use the right lane.
69
Continue on US 27
1.2 mi·1 min·North Clinton Street
70
Continue on US 27
3.0 mi·4 min·N Clinton Street
Use the straight lane.
71
Merge onto US 27
21 mi·24 min·Lafayette Street
Use the left lane.
72
Turn left onto US 33
9.3 mi·10 min·US 33
73
Turn right onto US 33; SR 49
8.5 mi·9 min·State Street
74
At end of road, turn right onto US 33; SR 118
0.5 mi·44 sec·North Main Street
75
Turn left onto US 33
15 mi·20 min·East Walnut Street
76
Continue on SR 29
0.1 mi·13 sec·SR 29
77
Turn left
14 mi·15 min
Exit 25
78
Continue on US 33
11 mi·14 min·US 33
79
Turn right onto US 33
60 mi·1 hr 11 min·US 33
Use the straight lane.
80
Turn right onto Mill Lane
128 ft·12 sec·Mill Lane
Use the straight / right lanes.
81
Turn left
103 ft·7 sec
82
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
With a recommended 4 days for this 2376.8-mile route, aim to average around 594 miles per day to keep your driving manageable. Consider departing early in the morning to maximize daylight driving hours, especially for the first day. Break up the longest stretch of 1551.2 miles on I 90 with overnight stays in towns that offer convenient services. Keep an eye on fuel prices as you cross different states, as the $481 estimate can fluctuate based on your specific purchasing locations.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 4-day trip.
Plan roughly 12 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 1188.4 miles from Marysville, WA, or about 21h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 1551.2 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 220 miles or 4h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 1188.4 miles or 21h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 594.2 miles or 10h 34m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 41h 39m
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 Marysville, WA 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 4-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Marysville, WA
Aim for roughly 594 miles and 10.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Keep the middle miles efficient
Aim for roughly 594 miles and 10.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 3
Keep the middle miles efficient
Aim for roughly 594 miles and 10.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 4
Finish the approach into Dublin, OH
Aim for roughly 594 miles and 10.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 220 miles from Marysville, WA.
This route usually feels better as a 4-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 12 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 90 for about 1551.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway reset
4.7 mi from route
~12 min detour
$1 to $10
Broadus, Montana
Hours: 10 am–2 pm
+14064362454
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 59
5 decision points cluster between mile 16.1 and 2118.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
16.1 mi into trip|~20m in
Take the exit toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 182
Toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton
8
34.9 mi into trip|~44m in
Take the exit toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle
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 11
Toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle
8
1929.7 mi into trip|~33h 41m in|I 39; I 90
Keep slight right at fork onto I 39; I 90 toward I 39, I 90: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 39, I 90: Chicago
8
2080.7 mi into trip|~36h 36m in|I 90 / Chicago Skyway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 / Chicago Skyway toward I 90 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 59A
Toward I 90 East
8
2118.9 mi into trip|~37h 25m in
Take the exit toward SR 49: Chesterton, Valparaiso
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 31
Toward SR 49: Chesterton, Valparaiso
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$500.44 one way
$1,000.88 round trip
$5.35/gal25.4 MPG avg832 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.56
$519.90
$1,039.80
premium
$5.76
$538.62
$1,077.23
diesel
$5.60
$523.93
$1,047.85
Estimated Tolls: $13.08
Chicago Skyway
$6.15
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
(60.9 mi)$4.26
Indiana Toll Road
(30.5 mi)$2.14
Chicago Skyway
(7.6 mi)$0.53
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$500
Tolls
$13
Hotel (3n)
$240–$420
Meals
$100–$200
Total
$854–$1,134
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 831.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $250 in charging
· 8 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
713
8
$249.56
$114.09
Efficient EV
594.2
6
$207.97
$95.07
EV Truck/SUV
950.7
11
$332.75
$152.12
Gas CO2
832 kg
EV CO2
278 kg (67% less)
This is a long EV road trip requiring 8 charging stops. Plan your route around charger locations and allow extra time for charging.
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 Aug 13, 2026
Origin
Marysville, WA
Evening
in Marysville on Tuesday
Local time
7:05 PM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Partly Cloudy
E 1 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued August 13 at 3:38AM PDT until August 13 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued August 13 at 3:11AM PDT until August 13 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Destination
Dublin, OH
Night
in Dublin on Tuesday
Local time
10:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Mostly Cloudy
NW 1 to 5 mph5% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued August 13 at 6:40AM EDT until August 14 at 7:32AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued August 13 at 6:24AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
80°F
Butler, WI
1783 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
3 hours later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
29 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
42h 50m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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 extensive drive features 88% on highways, meaning you'll be on major interstates for most of your trip. The longest continuous stretch on I 90 covers 1551.2 miles, offering extended periods of consistent cruising. You'll transition to surface roads for the remaining 12% of the route, likely as you approach your destination in Ohio. Expect a mix of rural and potentially some urban merging as you navigate these varied road types.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
82 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 1551.2 mi on I 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and US Highway 212. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 16.1 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 59 significant decision points across 2376.8 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 16.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1929.7 miles (I 39; I 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
4,125 ft21 ft
Total Climb
4,219 ft
Total Descent
3,412 ft
Highest Point
4,125 ft
~679.1 mi in
Elevation Range
4,104 ft
Notable High Points
4,125 ft at ~679.1 miles+815 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Marysville, WA and Dublin, OH, road signs point toward Broadus and Valparaiso.
Marysville is a city in the North Sound region of Washington State, on the north side of the Snohomish River delta. Marysville is across I-5 from Quil Ceda Village, part of the Tulalip Indian Reservation.
Top landmarks
•Marysville Opera House — theater and meeting house in Marysville, Washington, United States
The longest stretch is about 1551.2 miles on I 90. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 4-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 594 miles on day one.
Expect about $13.08 in tolls one way, starting with Chicago Skyway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes — we found about 177 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 12 meaningful breaks. There are 177 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 16.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1929.7 miles (I 39; I 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 42.8 hours each way, a round trip means 85.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Dublin, OH before the return drive.
