Solon, OH to Dublin, OH is 139.1 miles and takes about 2h 39m via I-71, with a fuel budget near $22 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest, connecting two points in Ohio. With 95% of the route on highways, it's a straightforward trip primarily on the interstate. Plan for a single day, as the duration and distance are easily manageable. This route is ideal if you need to get between these two locations 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
69.6 miles from Solon, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 20m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 71
100.6 mi
1h 48m
I 271
24.3 mi
26m
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
5.2 mi
5m
Aurora Road
3.1 mi
6m
Outerbelt East Freeway
1.1 mi
1m
West Dublin Granville Road
0.8 mi
1m
Dublin Center Drive
0.6 mi
1m
Outerbelt South Freeway
0.6 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 100.6 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 Solon, OH and Dublin, OH.
1
Start on Solon Road
0.4 mi·1 min·Solon Road
2
Turn right onto SR 43
3.1 mi·6 min·Aurora Road
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn slight left onto Rockside Road
0.5 mi·58 sec·Rockside Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward I 271 South, I 480 EastUse the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 480
0.6 mi·42 sec·Outerbelt South Freeway
6
Merge onto I 271; I 480
1.1 mi·1 min·Outerbelt East Freeway
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 271
24 mi·26 min·I 271
Use the slight left lane.
8
Merge onto I 71
101 mi·1 hr 48 min·I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Exit 119BToward I 270 WestUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 270
5.2 mi·5 min·Jack Nicklaus Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
Exit 20Toward Sawmill RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward Sawmill Road SouthUse the left / right lanes.
13
Turn straight onto CR 70
0.2 mi·16 sec·Sawmill Road
14
Turn right onto Dublin Center Drive
0.6 mi·1 min·Dublin Center Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto SR 161
0.8 mi·1 min·West Dublin Granville Road
Use the right lane.
16
Enter roundabout onto US 33; SR 161
215 ft·7 sec·East Bridge Street
17
Continue on US 33; SR 161
0.2 mi·39 sec·East Bridge Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
18
Turn left onto South High Street
170 ft·7 sec·South High Street
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right
109 ft·9 sec
20
Turn right
48 ft·3 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 39m duration, leaving Solon, OH in the morning or early afternoon should give you ample time to reach Dublin, OH before dark. The fuel cost is estimated at $22, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before departing. With only one recommended stop and a high highway share, you can be quite flexible with your timing. Pay attention to the numerous exits along I-71, especially as you approach the Columbus metropolitan area, to ensure you don't miss your intended turn-off for Dublin.
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 69.6 miles from Solon, OH, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 100.6 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 31 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.6 miles or 1h 20m 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 8m
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 Solon, 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 Solon, OH
This is one driving day of about 139.1 miles and 2h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Solon, 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 100.6 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 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 4 and 139.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
4 mi into trip|~8m in
Take the ramp toward I 271 South, I 480 East
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 271 South, I 480 East
7
130.8 mi into trip|~2h 26m 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
7
136.9 mi into trip|~2h 34m 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
137.1 mi into trip|~2h 34m 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
139.1 mi into trip|~2h 39m in|South High Street
Turn left onto South High Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.92 one way
$43.84 round trip
$4.00/gal25.4 MPG avg49 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$24.62
$49.24
premium
$5.09
$27.90
$55.79
diesel
$5.26
$28.79
$57.58
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-10.
EV Charging Along Route
29 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Shaker Heights, OH - Tesla Supercharger
Shaker Heights, OH
Tesla
12 DCFC
Seville, OH - Tesla Supercharger
Seville, OH
Tesla
12 DCFC
Ashland, OH - Enterprise Parkway - Tesla Supercharger
Ashland, OH
Tesla
12 DCFC
Polaris, OH - Tesla Supercharger
Columbus, OH
Tesla
10 DCFC
Broadview Heights, OH - Great Lakes Service Plaza - Tesla Supercharger
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
41.7
0
$14.61
$6.68
Efficient EV
34.8
0
$12.17
$5.56
EV Truck/SUV
55.6
0
$19.47
$8.90
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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 Aug 12, 2026
Origin
Solon, OH
Late night
in Solon on Wednesday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Areas Of Fog
SW 1 mph27% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued August 12 at 12:40AM EDT until August 12 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued August 11 at 11:33PM EDT until August 12 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Destination
Dublin, OH
Late night
in Dublin on Wednesday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 3 mph17% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued August 12 at 12:40AM EDT until August 12 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued August 11 at 11:33PM EDT until August 12 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
81°F
New London, OH
70 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 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 39m 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.
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is almost entirely highway, with 95% of the 139.1 miles on interstates like I-71 and I-271. You'll experience a long stretch of 100.6 miles on I-71 without needing to exit. The route profile is mostly highway driving, meaning you'll encounter frequent on- and off-ramps as you pass through various towns and cities. Expect straightforward cruising for the vast majority of your travel time.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 100.6 mi on I 71.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 around 4 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
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 18 significant decision points across 139.1 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 4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 130.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 136.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 39m. Total distance: 139.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 100.6 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 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 21 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 130.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 136.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Dublin, OH before heading back.
