How far is it from Dublin to Ennis?

The distance between Dublin and Ennis is 239 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Dublin to Ennis?

The drive from Dublin to Ennis takes approximately 2 h 50 min by car.

What is the best route from Dublin to Ennis?

The fastest route from Dublin to Ennis covers 239 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 50 min.

Which direction is Ennis from Dublin?

Ennis lies roughly to the west of Dublin.

Which roads does the route from Dublin to Ennis follow?

The drive from Dublin to Ennis mainly follows M7.

Which towns do you pass between Dublin and Ennis?

Towns on the route from Dublin to Ennis include Blanchardstown, Portlaoise, Templemore, Limerick, Shannon.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Dublin and Ennis?

Along the route from Dublin to Ennis you can fill up at East Wall Service Station (24/7), Applegreen Portlaoise (24/7), Corrib Oil (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I camp between Dublin and Ennis?

Along the route from Dublin to Ennis you can stop for the night or service your van at Camac Valley Tourist Caravan & Camping Park, Laois Caravan & Camping Park, Castleconnell Scout Campsite. The longest stretch on this route with no campsite is 90 km, between Laois Caravan & Camping Park and Castleconnell Scout Campsite.

Where can I stop to rest between Dublin and Ennis?

On the route from Dublin to Ennis you can take a break at Connolly Train Station, Jct 17 Midway Service Area, Clondrinagh Service Station.

Are there charging stations between Dublin and Ennis?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Dublin to Ennis, including 146 Cabra Rd, Dublin (400 kW); Citywest Rd, Citywest (400 kW); Clonshaugh Rd, Clonshaugh (400 kW). Charging points on this route: 840.

Dublin Ennis

Distance: 239 kmDrive time: 2 h 50 min

Driving from Dublin to Ennis takes about 2 h 50 min via M7. The distance is 239 km. The straight-line distance is 192 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Rialto, Adamstown (Dublin), Jenkinstown (Kilkenny), Parteen, Newmarket-on-Fergus. Driving directions

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Driving directions51 · 239 km

1 Depart onto Custom House Quay 145 m
2 Continue straight onto North Wall Quay 330 m
3 Turn right onto Samuel Beckett Bridge 208 m
4 Turn right onto Cardiff Lane 222 m
5 Continue straight onto Macken Street 474 m
6 Turn left onto Grand Canal Street Lower 247 m
7 Continue straight onto Grand Canal Street Upper 323 m
8 Turn right onto Haddington Road 786 m
9 Continue straight onto Mespil Road 552 m
10 Continue straight onto Grand Parade 523 m
11 Continue straight onto Canal Road 288 m
12 Continue straight onto Grove Road 754 m
13 Continue straight onto Parnell Road 2 km

14 Turn left onto Crumlin Road 2 km
15 Continue straight onto Drimnagh Road 725 m
16 Continue straight onto Long Mile Road 2 km
17 Keep slightly right onto Long Mile Road 70 m
18 Turn slightly left onto Naas Road 22 km
19 Continue straight onto Naas Bypass 7 km
20 Continue straight onto Newbridge Bypass 6 km
21 Keep slightly right onto Newbridge Bypass 7 km
22 Continue straight onto The Curragh Motorway 3 km
23 Continue straight onto Kildare Bypass 11 km
24 Continue straight onto Monasterevin Bypass 20 km
25 Continue straight onto Portlaoise Bypass 11 km
26 Continue straight onto Portlaoise to Castletown Motorway 15 km
27 Keep slightly right onto Portlaoise to Castletown Motorway 11 km
28 Continue straight onto Castletown to Nenagh Motorway 36 km
29 Continue straight onto Nenagh Bypass 11 km
30 Continue straight onto Nenagh to Limerick Motorway 27 km
31 Continue straight onto Limerick Southern Ring Road 19 km
32 Continue straight onto Ennis Road 6 km
33 Continue straight onto Bunratty Bypass 7 km
34 Continue straight 13 km
35 Take exit slightly left 378 m
36 Keep slightly left 250 m
37 Turn straight onto Ennis Western Relief Road 946 m
38 Enter rotary straight onto Ennis Western Relief Road 33 m
39 Exit rotary straight onto Ennis Western Relief Road 2 km
40 Enter rotary straight 156 m
41 Exit rotary straight 410 m
42 Enter roundabout straight onto Limerick Road 14 m
43 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Limerick Road 457 m
44 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Limerick Road 17 m
45 Exit roundabout straight onto Limerick Road 2 km
46 Continue straight onto Carmody Street 267 m
47 Continue straight onto Cornmarket Street 108 m
48 Continue straight onto Mill Road 201 m
49 Turn slightly right onto Mill Bridge 134 m
50 At roundabout, take exit slightly right onto Saint Anthony's Terrace 77 m
51 Arrive onto Saint Anthony's Terrace

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The return trip from Ennis to Dublin covers roughly the same distance, 239 km.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

618 chargers

146 Cabra Rd, Dublin146 Cabra Rd, Dublin, Dublin 7400 kW
Citywest Rd, CitywestCitywest Rd, Citywest, Dublin 24400 kW
Clonshaugh Rd, ClonshaughClonshaugh Rd, Clonshaugh, Dublin 17400 kW
Enniskerry Rd, KilternanEnniskerry Rd, Kilternan, Co. Dublin400 kW
Hartstown Rd, HartstownHartstown Rd, Hartstown, Dublin 15400 kW

EV Charging Stations

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Top attractions along the route

No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Popular destinations close by

Ennis → Nenagh81 km · 1 h Ennis → Ballinasloe99 km · 1 h 10 min Ennis → Kilrush44 km · 45 min Ennis → Cashel99 km · 1 h 30 min Ennis → Ballynahinch68 km · 55 min Ennis → Limerick38 km · 35 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 7 September 2026.

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How far is it from Dublin to Ennis?: The distance between Dublin and Ennis is 239 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Dublin to Ennis?: The drive from Dublin to Ennis takes approximately 2 h 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Dublin to Ennis?: The fastest route from Dublin to Ennis covers 239 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 50 min.
Which direction is Ennis from Dublin?: Ennis lies roughly to the west of Dublin.
Which roads does the route from Dublin to Ennis follow?: The drive from Dublin to Ennis mainly follows M7.
Which towns do you pass between Dublin and Ennis?: Towns on the route from Dublin to Ennis include Blanchardstown, Portlaoise, Templemore, Limerick, Shannon.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Dublin and Ennis?: Along the route from Dublin to Ennis you can fill up at East Wall Service Station (24/7), Applegreen Portlaoise (24/7), Corrib Oil (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I camp between Dublin and Ennis?: Along the route from Dublin to Ennis you can stop for the night or service your van at Camac Valley Tourist Caravan & Camping Park, Laois Caravan & Camping Park, Castleconnell Scout Campsite. The longest stretch on this route with no campsite is 90 km, between Laois Caravan & Camping Park and Castleconnell Scout Campsite.
Where can I stop to rest between Dublin and Ennis?: On the route from Dublin to Ennis you can take a break at Connolly Train Station, Jct 17 Midway Service Area, Clondrinagh Service Station.
Are there charging stations between Dublin and Ennis?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Dublin to Ennis, including 146 Cabra Rd, Dublin (400 kW); Citywest Rd, Citywest (400 kW); Clonshaugh Rd, Clonshaugh (400 kW). Charging points on this route: 840.

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