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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Muskingum County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on McDonald Road
37 m · 9 sec · McDonald Road
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Turn right onto Sugargrove Road
1.5 mi · 6 min · Sugargrove Road
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Continue on Sugargrove Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Sugargrove Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Sugargrove Road
1.1 km · 3 min · Sugargrove Road
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Continue on Cutler Lake Road
1.1 km · 3 min · Cutler Lake Road
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Turn sharp right onto South River Road
548 ft · 9 sec · South River Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on South River Road
6.2 mi · 9 min · South River Road
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Continue on Wayne Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Wayne Avenue
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Continue on 9th Street
1333 ft · 25 sec · 9th Street
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Continue on Underwood Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Underwood Street
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Continue on Adair Avenue
2972 ft · 1 min · Adair Avenue
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Turn right onto Maple Avenue
2617 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 McDonald and North Zanesville.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McDonald and North Zanesville. Straight-line distance: 11.53 mi (18.56 km).
#1 McDonald
Human settlement in Ohio, USA
| Population | 3,019 |
| Coordinates | 39.8625700, -81.8470800 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| 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: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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