How far is South Zanesville, OH from Dayton, OH?
The driving distance from South Zanesville, OH to Dayton, OH is about 129 miles (207.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.4 miles (187.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.
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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 South Zanesville and Dayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Zanesville and Dayton.
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Start on Beechrock Drive
100 m · 19 sec · Beechrock Drive
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Turn left onto Old River Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Old River Road
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Continue on Moxahala Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Moxahala Avenue
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Turn left onto Pierce Street
126 m · 22 sec · Pierce Street
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Turn right onto Putnam Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Putnam Avenue
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Continue on South 6th Street
1303 ft · 31 sec · South 6th Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
2554 ft · 52 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Linden Avenue
1035 ft · 31 sec · Linden Avenue
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Turn left onto Lee Street
2154 ft · 57 sec · Lee Street
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Turn right onto State Street
1046 ft · 33 sec · State Street
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Take the ramp left toward State Street
882 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
53.8 mi · 1 hr
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Keep slight left to continue on South Innerbelt
1.5 km · 1 min · South Innerbelt
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Continue on West Freeway
57.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min · West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 4, SR 235: Dayton, New Carlisle
1730 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 4, SR 235 South: Dayton
11.1 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 48: Main Street, Grand Avenue
1108 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Zanesville and Dayton.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
West Freeway
Continue on West Freeway
57.6 mi · 01h 03m
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 South Zanesville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Dayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Zanesville to Dayton?
The road trip is about 129 miles (207.6 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?
Lincoln Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.6 miles from South Zanesville and 64.4 miles from Dayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.4 miles (187.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 2:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.86 one way or $33.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around South Zanesville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Dayton.
Stop Ideas Near Lincoln Village
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 South Zanesville and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 116.36 mi (187.26 km).
#1 South Zanesville
City in Muskingum County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 2,095 |
| Coordinates | 39.8992300, -82.0062500 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dayton
The ninth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 139,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.7589500, -84.1916100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Main Street (-84.191655, 39.758942)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 208 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $16.86 | $33.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $19.30 | $38.60 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $21.79 | $43.59 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $19.58 | $39.17 |
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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