How far is McDonald, OH from North Zanesville, OH?

The driving distance from McDonald, OH to North Zanesville, OH is about 16 miles (25.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.99 mi
00h 36m
Flight
11.53 mi
18.56 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.53 mi
Kilometers
18.56 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.99 mi
Kilometers
25.74 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Zanesville
Thu, Apr 16, 1:24 AM EDT
Return by in McDonald
Thu, Apr 16, 2:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McDonald
2026-04-16T00:48
Arrive North Zanesville
Thu, Apr 16, 1:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in McDonald
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Brush Creek
OH

Township in Muskingum County, Ohio

From McDonald
8 mi
00h 18m
To North Zanesville
8 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between McDonald and North Zanesville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between McDonald and North Zanesville.

  1. 1

    Start on McDonald Road

    37 m · 9 sec · McDonald Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sugargrove Road

    1.5 mi · 6 min · Sugargrove Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Sugargrove Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · Sugargrove Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Sugargrove Road

    1.1 km · 3 min · Sugargrove Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Cutler Lake Road

    1.1 km · 3 min · Cutler Lake Road

  6. 6

    Turn sharp right onto South River Road

    548 ft · 9 sec · South River Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on South River Road

    6.2 mi · 9 min · South River Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Wayne Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Wayne Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on 9th Street

    1333 ft · 25 sec · 9th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Underwood Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Underwood Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Adair Avenue

    2972 ft · 1 min · Adair Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Maple Avenue

    2617 ft · 1 min · Maple Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Dresden Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Dresden Road

  15. 15

    Turn right

    28 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    74 m · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between McDonald and North Zanesville.

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
106.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South River Road
6.27 mi · 39%
Sugargrove Road
3.03 mi · 19%
Wayne Avenue
1.36 mi · 9%
Dresden Road
1.31 mi · 8%
Main Street
1.2 mi · 7%
Underwood Street
0.73 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

South River Road

Continue on South River Road

6.16 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
11.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brush Creek
00h 18m from McDonald
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving McDonald 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 McDonald to North Zanesville?

The road trip is about 16 miles (25.7 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Brush Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from McDonald and 8 miles from North Zanesville.

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

The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.11 one way or $4.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around McDonald and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near North Zanesville.

Stop Ideas Near Brush Creek

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Brush Creek, 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 Brush Creek.

BUS

Columbus, OH

87 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McDonald and North Zanesville. Straight-line distance: 11.53 mi (18.56 km).

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#1 McDonald

Human settlement in Ohio, USA

Population3,019
Coordinates39.8625700, -81.8470800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
North Zanesville

#2 North Zanesville

Census-designated place in Muskingum County, Ohio

Population2,816
Coordinates39.9786800, -82.0034700
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Start: McDonald (-81.84708, 39.86257)
End: North Zanesville (-82.00347, 39.97868)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.57 gal
2.14 L · about $2.11
Round trip
$4.22
1.14 gal · 4.28 L
Estimated CO2
5.1 kg one way
Round trip: 10.1 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $2.11 $4.22
Mid-grade $4.24 $2.42 $4.84
Premium $4.79 $2.73 $5.46
Diesel $4.30 $2.45 $4.91

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 McDonald and North Zanesville. The current time is 00:48:12.

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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.