How far is Dresden, OH from Gaysport, OH?

The driving distance from Dresden, OH to Gaysport, OH is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.68 mi
00h 45m
Flight
22.91 mi
36.87 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.91 mi
Kilometers
36.87 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.68 mi
Kilometers
44.54 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gaysport
Thu, Apr 16, 1:48 AM EDT
Return by in Dresden
Thu, Apr 16, 2:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dresden
2026-04-16T01:02
Arrive Gaysport
Thu, Apr 16, 1:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dresden
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Zanesville
OH

City in Muskingum County, Ohio, United States

From Dresden
13.9 mi
00h 22m
To Gaysport
13.9 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dresden and Gaysport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dresden and Gaysport.

  1. 1

    Start on East 8th Street

    27 m · 9 sec · East 8th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    112 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West 9th Street

    1558 ft · 39 sec · West 9th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Frazeysburg Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Frazeysburg Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Northpointe Drive

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Northpointe Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Richvale Road

    2350 ft · 45 sec · Richvale Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Dresden Road

    4.6 mi · 9 min · Dresden Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Maple Avenue

    2617 ft · 1 min · Maple Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Adair Avenue

    2975 ft · 1 min · Adair Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Underwood Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Underwood Street

  11. 11

    Continue on 9th Street

    1333 ft · 25 sec · 9th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Wayne Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Wayne Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on South River Road

    6.2 mi · 9 min · South River Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on South River Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · South River Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Rockville Road

    87 m · 7 sec · Rockville Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Gaysport Hill Road

    40 m · 6 sec · Gaysport Hill Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gaysport Hill Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dresden and Gaysport.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South River Road
10.7 mi · 39%
Northpointe Drive
6.22 mi · 22%
Dresden Road
4.58 mi · 17%
Wayne Avenue
1.36 mi · 5%
Main Street
1.27 mi · 5%
Underwood Street
0.73 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Northpointe Drive

Continue on Northpointe Drive

6.22 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
22.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Zanesville
00h 22m from Dresden
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Dresden and Chance Rain Showers near Gaysport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dresden to Gaysport?

The road trip is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Zanesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Dresden and 13.9 miles from Gaysport.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.63 one way or $7.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Dresden and Chance Rain Showers near Gaysport.

Stop Ideas Near Zanesville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Zanesville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Zanesville.

BUS

Columbus, OH

84 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dresden and Gaysport. Straight-line distance: 22.91 mi (36.87 km).

Dresden

#1 Dresden

Town in the U.

Population1,688
Coordinates40.1214600, -82.0106900
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
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#2 Gaysport

Gaysport is a place in Ohio, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.8028500, -81.8906900
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: Dresden (-82.01069, 40.12146)
End: Gaysport (-81.89069, 39.80285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.98 gal
3.7 L · about $3.63
Round trip
$7.26
1.96 gal · 7.4 L
Estimated CO2
8.7 kg one way
Round trip: 17.4 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $3.63 $7.26
Mid-grade $4.24 $4.16 $8.31
Premium $4.79 $4.69 $9.39
Diesel $4.30 $4.22 $8.44

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Dresden and Gaysport. The current time is 01:02:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.