Trip from North Olmsted, OH to Dublin, OH

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 28m

Distance

125.6 mi

202 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min

4 AM

2h 18m ★

6 AM

2h 28m

8 AM

2h 48m

10 AM

2h 35m

12 PM

2h 33m

3 PM

2h 36m

5 PM

2h 47m

8 PM

2h 22m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

North Olmsted, OH

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Dublin, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from North Olmsted, OH to Dublin, OH covers 125.6 miles and takes about 2h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 71, Avon Lake Road, Avon Belden Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 83.9 miles on I 71. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.49 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.

Midpoint

62.8 miles from North Olmsted, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 71	83.9 mi	1h 30m
Avon Lake Road	13.1 mi	15m
Avon Belden Road	10.6 mi	14m
Jack Nicklaus Freeway	5.2 mi	5m
State Route 10	3 mi	3m
I 480	2.2 mi	2m
Lorain Road	1.4 mi	2m
Wooster Street	0.9 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 71 — 83.9 mi, about 1h 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Olmsted, OH and Dublin, OH.

Start on CUY 58

103 ft · 11 sec · Dover Center Road

Turn sharp left onto SR 10

1.2 mi · 2 min · Lorain Road

Turn left onto Stearns Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Stearns Road

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Toward I 480 West: Toledo Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 480

2.2 mi · 2 min · I 480

Keep slight left at fork onto SR 10

3.0 mi · 3 min · State Route 10

Toward SR 10 West: Norwalk, Oberlin

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec

Toward SR 83: North Ridgeville, Wooster Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto State Route 83 Alternate

0.3 mi · 34 sec · State Route 83 Alternate

Use the left lane.

At end of road, turn left onto Butternut Ridge Road

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Butternut Ridge Road

Continue on Lorain Road

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Lorain Road

Turn sharp right onto SR 83

8.0 mi · 11 min · Avon Belden Road

Enter roundabout onto SR 83; SR 303

86 ft · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road

Continue on SR 83; SR 303

231 ft · 3 sec · Avon Belden Road

Enter roundabout onto SR 83

129 ft · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road

Continue on SR 83

2.5 mi · 2 min · Avon Belden Road

Continue on SR 83

2.2 mi · 2 min · Avon Lake Road

Enter roundabout onto SR 83

392 ft · 6 sec · Avon Lake Road

Continue on SR 83

8.9 mi · 10 min · Avon Lake Road

Continue on SR 83

0.5 mi · 1 min · Elyria Street

Continue on SR 83

0.9 mi · 1 min · Wooster Street

Continue on SR 83

2.0 mi · 2 min · Avon Lake Road

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 22 sec

Toward I 71 South: Columbus

Merge onto I 71

84 mi · 1 hr 30 min · I 71

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min

Exit 119B Toward I 270 West Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 270

5.2 mi · 5 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Exit 20 Toward Sawmill Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Toward Sawmill Road South Use the left / right lanes.

Turn straight onto CR 70

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Sawmill Road

Turn right onto Dublin Center Drive

0.6 mi · 1 min · Dublin Center Drive

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto SR 161

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Dublin Granville Road

Use the right lane.

Enter roundabout onto US 33; SR 161

215 ft · 7 sec · East Bridge Street

Continue on US 33; SR 161

0.2 mi · 39 sec · East Bridge Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn left onto South High Street

170 ft · 7 sec · South High Street

Use the left lane.

Turn right

109 ft · 9 sec

Turn right

48 ft · 3 sec

Arrive at destination

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.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 62.8 miles from North Olmsted, OH, or about 1h 16m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 83.9 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 28 miles or 37m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 62.8 miles or 1h 16m 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 59m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dublin, OH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving North Olmsted, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 North Olmsted, OH

This is one driving day of about 125.6 miles and 2h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from North Olmsted, OH.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on I 71 for about 83.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ashland, OH

63 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.

Popular next leg

Ashland, OH to Dublin, OH

76.3 mi · 1h 30m

Pacing Suggestions

Westfield Center, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mansfield, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 62.8 miles from North Olmsted, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 83.9 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

REBoL

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Dublin, Ohio

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 125.6

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+16143894751

Visit website

Dragon Land Chinese Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Worthington, Ohio

1 mi

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Polaris, Ohio

1.2 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Java Central Café and Roaster

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Westerville, Ohio

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 116.6

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+16148390698

Visit website

REBoL

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 125.6

Dublin, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+16143894751

Visit website

Dragon Land Chinese Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 116.6

Worthington, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+16148479991

Visit website

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 116.6

Polaris, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+16148851800

Visit website

House of Japan

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 125.6

Dublin, Ohio

Hours: 11:30 am–2 pm

+16147922445

Visit website

Noodles and Company

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 116.6

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm

+16144680500

Visit website

P.F. Chang's

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 125.6

Dublin, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16147260070

Visit website

0.2 mi from route

Rest Area

0.3 mi from route

5 of 25

5 decision points cluster between mile 7.2 and 125.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7.2 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward SR 83: North Ridgeville, Wooster

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward SR 83: North Ridgeville, Wooster

117.3 mi into trip | ~2h 15m 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

123.4 mi into trip | ~2h 23m 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

123.5 mi into trip | ~2h 23m 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

125.5 mi into trip | ~2h 27m in | South High Street

Turn left onto South High Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.49 one way

$38.99 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 44 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.38	$21.63	$43.27
premium	$4.91	$24.27	$48.55
diesel	$5.61	$27.73	$55.46

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 43.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	37.7	$13.19	$6.03
Efficient EV	31.4	$10.99	$5.02
EV Truck/SUV	50.2	$17.58	$8.04

Gas CO2

44 kg

EV CO2

15 kg (66% 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

North Olmsted, OH

Morning in North Olmsted on Sunday

Local time

11:09 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Dublin, OH

Morning in Dublin on Sunday

Local time

11:09 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

68°F

Ashland, OH

63 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

14 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

2h 28m 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...

21 mi from route ~53 min detour Free

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

125.6 mi in 2h 28m, mostly highway — 83.9 mi of that is on I 71.

75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

36 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 83.9 mi on I 71.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and Avon Lake Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

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 25 significant decision points across 125.6 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 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 117.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 123.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

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 North Olmsted, OH to Dublin, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Wooster along the way.

Wooster

7.2 mi in | ~10m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 28m. Total distance: 125.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 83.9 miles on I 71. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dublin, OH before heading back.

How this page is built

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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

REBoL

Java Central Café and Roaster

REBoL

Dragon Land Chinese Restaurant

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

House of Japan

Noodles and Company

P.F. Chang's

Yanni's Greek Restaurant

Rollz Rice Indian Kitchen

Java Central Café and Roaster

Rest Area

Rest Area

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Pilot Travel Center

Rest Area

Lee M. Rizor Memorial Highway Rest Area

Service Plaza

Love's Travel Stop

Pilot Travel Center

Flying J Travel Center

Pilot Travel Center

Rest Area

Love's Travel Stop

Service Plaza

Rest Area

Leatherlips Sculpture

Rocky River Nature Center

Emerald Fields

Millstone Creek Park

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

North Olmsted, OH

Dublin, OH

Same local time

14 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 28m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

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Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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