How far is Columbus, OH from North Zanesville, OH?
The driving distance from Columbus, OH to North Zanesville, OH is about 57.1 miles (91.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and North Zanesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and North Zanesville.
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Start on the route
23 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto East State Street
556 ft · 26 sec · East State Street
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Turn left onto South High Street
1476 ft · 1 min · South High Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
755 ft · 30 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South Third Street
1350 ft · 56 sec · South Third Street
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Turn left onto East Livingston Avenue
2.7 mi · 6 min · East Livingston Avenue
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Turn right onto Alum Creek Drive
1356 ft · 33 sec · Alum Creek Drive
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Take the ramp left toward I 70 East
1134 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Freeway
50.2 mi · 55 min · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 60 North, SR 146 West: State Street
649 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Jackson Street
121 m · 15 sec · Jackson Street
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Turn left onto State Street
881 ft · 20 sec · State Street
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Continue on Blue Avenue
1759 ft · 41 sec · Blue Avenue
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Turn right onto Adair Avenue
1851 ft · 39 sec · Adair Avenue
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Turn left onto Maple Avenue
2657 ft · 1 min · Maple Avenue
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Turn right onto Dresden Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Dresden Road
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Turn right
28 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
74 m · 18 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and North Zanesville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
East Freeway
Merge slight left onto East Freeway
50.2 mi · 00h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Columbus and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near North Zanesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to North Zanesville?
The road trip is about 57.1 miles (91.9 km) and usually takes 01h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hebron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.5 miles from Columbus and 28.6 miles from North Zanesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.48 one way or $14.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Columbus and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near North Zanesville.
Stop Ideas Near Hebron
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and North Zanesville. Straight-line distance: 52.72 mi (84.84 km).
#1 Columbus
The fifteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Columbus metropolitan area.
| Population | 884,356 |
| Coordinates | 39.9611800, -82.9987900 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Zanesville
Census-designated place in Muskingum County, Ohio
| Population | 2,816 |
| Coordinates | 39.9786800, -82.0034700 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Zanesville (-82.00347, 39.97868)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 92 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $7.48 | $14.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $8.57 | $17.14 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $9.68 | $19.35 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $8.69 | $17.39 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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