Origin
Reynoldsburg, OH
Afternoon in Reynoldsburg on Sunday
Local time
4:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Reynoldsburg, 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
33m
Distance
25 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Reynoldsburg, OH
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Dublin, OH
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Trip Overview
Reynoldsburg, OH to Dublin, OH is 25 miles and takes about 33m via Jack Nicklaus Freeway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, short drive primarily within the Midwest region, connecting two Ohio cities. Given its brevity, it’s ideal for a quick trip or an easy addition to a longer journey. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained roadways, making for a predictable and efficient travel experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jack Nicklaus Freeway | 20.6 mi | 23m |
| East Main Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| West Dublin Granville Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Dublin Center Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Bridge Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Sawmill Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South High Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
— 20.6 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reynoldsburg, OH and Dublin, OH.
1
Start on this road
119 ft
·
14 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto US 40
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 270 North
Use the slight right lane.
4
Merge onto I 270
21 mi
·
23 min
·
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 20
Toward Sawmill Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward Sawmill Road South
Use the left / right lanes.
7
Turn straight onto CR 70
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Sawmill Road
8
Turn right onto Dublin Center Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Dublin Center Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto SR 161
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Dublin Granville Road
Use the right lane.
10
Enter roundabout onto US 33; SR 161
215 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Bridge Street
11
Continue on US 33; SR 161
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
East Bridge Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Turn left onto South High Street
170 ft
·
7 sec
·
South High Street
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right
109 ft
·
9 sec
14
Turn right
48 ft
·
3 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 24.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 40 / East Main Street
Turn left onto US 40 / East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 270 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 270 North
7
22.7 mi into trip
|
~28m 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
22.9 mi into trip
|
~28m 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
24.9 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
South High Street
Turn left onto South High Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.88 one way
$7.76 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $4.31 | $8.61 |
| premium | $4.91 | $4.83 | $9.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.52 | $11.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.19 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.50 | $1.60 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Dublin, OH
Afternoon in Dublin on Sunday
Local time
4:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
22 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
33m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is heavily focused on highway driving, with 82% of the journey taking place on faster roads. You'll experience a significant uninterrupted stretch of 20.6 miles on the Jack Nicklaus Freeway, offering a consistent pace. The drive begins on East Main Street before transitioning to the Jack Nicklaus Freeway and eventually West Dublin Granville Road. Expect a smooth, primarily highway-focused experience that minimizes complex navigation and maximizes your time on the move.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.6 mi on Jack Nicklaus Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jack Nicklaus Freeway and East Main Street. 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 40 / East Main Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 25 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 40 / East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 22.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
932 ft
800 ft
Total Climb
279 ft
Total Descent
329 ft
Highest Point
932 ft
~17.9 mi in
Elevation Range
132 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Reynoldsburg, OH to Dublin, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Sawmill Road South along the way.
Sawmill Road South
22.9 mi in
|
~28m
About the Cities
Starting in Reynoldsburg, OH
Full guide →Reynoldsburg is a city in the Greater Columbus area of Ohio. It is part of Franklin, Fairfield, and Licking counties.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 25 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.6 miles on Jack Nicklaus Freeway. 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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 40 / East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 22.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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