How far is South Zanesville, OH from Cleveland, OH?

The driving distance from South Zanesville, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 142.7 miles (229.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.8 miles (179.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
142.75 mi
02h 30m
Flight
111.76 mi
179.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.76 mi
Kilometers
179.86 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.75 mi
Kilometers
229.74 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Sun, Apr 19, 12:43 AM EDT
Return by in South Zanesville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Zanesville
2026-04-18T22:13
Arrive Cleveland
Sun, Apr 19, 12:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Zanesville
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
Loudon
OH

Village in Ashland and Holmes counties in Ohio, United States

From South Zanesville
71.2 mi
01h 15m
To Cleveland
71.6 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph S
Destination
76°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between South Zanesville and Cleveland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Zanesville and Cleveland.

  1. 1

    Start on Beechrock Drive

    100 m · 19 sec · Beechrock Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Old River Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Old River Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1096 ft · 34 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South River Road

    2134 ft · 36 sec · South River Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Wayne Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Wayne Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on 9th Street

    1333 ft · 25 sec · 9th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Underwood Street

    1583 ft · 31 sec · Underwood Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward I 70 East: Wheeling

    1094 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    24.8 mi · 27 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77 North: Cleveland

    3199 ft · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    43.1 mi · 46 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon

    1543 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Wooster Avenue

    3.2 mi · 4 min · South Wooster Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    65.2 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward East 22nd Street, East 14th Street

    703 ft · 17 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on East 14th Street

    657 ft · 16 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto East 14th Street

    581 ft · 10 sec · East 14th Street

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on East 14th Street

    1322 ft · 28 sec · East 14th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Prospect Avenue East

    1344 ft · 41 sec · Prospect Avenue East

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East 9th Street

    160 m · 20 sec · East 9th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Euclid Avenue

    1608 ft · 1 min · Euclid Avenue

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Roadway

    158 m · 27 sec · East Roadway

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rockwell Avenue

    156 m · 20 sec · Rockwell Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue

    57 m · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Frankfort Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Zanesville and Cleveland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Wooster Avenue
68.4 mi · 48%
I 77 North
43.7 mi · 31%
I 70 East
25 mi · 18%
Wayne Avenue
1.36 mi · 1%
Old River Road
0.82 mi · 1%
East 14th Street
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

South Wooster Avenue

Continue straight

65.2 mi · 01h 24m

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
02h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.9 mi
111.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loudon
01h 15m from South Zanesville
Leave By
1:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving South Zanesville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cleveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Zanesville to Cleveland?

The road trip is about 142.7 miles (229.7 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Loudon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.2 miles from South Zanesville and 71.6 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 111.8 miles (179.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 1:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.67 one way or $37.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around South Zanesville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cleveland.

Stop Ideas Near Loudon

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

52 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

102 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

105 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Zanesville and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 111.76 mi (179.86 km).

South Zanesville

#1 South Zanesville

City in Muskingum County, Ohio, United States of America

Population2,095
Coordinates39.8992300, -82.0062500
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Cleveland

#2 Cleveland

The second most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Cleveland metropolitan area.

Population378,589
Coordinates41.4995000, -81.6954100
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Beechrock Drive (-82.006191, 39.899137)
End: (-81.69551, 41.499606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.04 gal
19.07 L · about $18.67
Round trip
$37.35
10.08 gal · 38.14 L
Estimated CO2
44.8 kg one way
Round trip: 89.6 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $18.67 $37.35
Mid-grade $4.24 $21.38 $42.76
Premium $4.79 $24.14 $48.28
Diesel $4.30 $21.69 $43.38

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between South Zanesville and Cleveland. The current time is 22:13:21.

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.