How far is Strongsville, OH from Zanesville, OH?

The driving distance from Strongsville, OH to Zanesville, OH is about 140.6 miles (226.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.4 miles (153.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m 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
140.63 mi
02h 39m
Flight
95.4 mi
153.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.4 mi
Kilometers
153.53 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.63 mi
Kilometers
226.32 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Zanesville
Thu, Oct 15, 6:11 PM EDT
Return by in Strongsville
Thu, Oct 15, 8:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Strongsville
2026-10-15T15:31
Arrive Zanesville
Thu, Oct 15, 6:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Strongsville
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
Strasburg
OH

Village in United States of America

From Strongsville
70.3 mi
01h 19m
To Zanesville
70.3 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SE
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Strongsville and Zanesville.

  1. 1

    Start on Royalton Road

    65 m · 33 sec · Royalton Road

  2. 2

    Turn uturn onto Royalton Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Royalton Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 71 South: Columbus

    1727 ft · 42 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    26.9 mi · 29 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 83: Wooster, Lodi

    1126 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Avon Lake Road

    3104 ft · 1 min · Avon Lake Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Front Street

    2168 ft · 30 sec · Front Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Burbank Road

    9 mi · 10 min · Burbank Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Burbank Road

    30 m · 1 sec · Burbank Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Burbank Road

    829 ft · 12 sec · Burbank Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Burbank Road

    41 m · 2 sec · Burbank Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Burbank Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Burbank Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Dix Expressway

    5.9 mi · 6 min · Dix Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Dover Road

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Dover Road

  15. 15

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Dover Road

    7 mi · 8 min · Dover Road

  17. 17

    Continue on West Main Street

    2367 ft · 35 sec · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Dover Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Dover Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Sandusky Drive Southwest

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sandusky Drive Southwest

  20. 20

    Continue on West Main Street

    2588 ft · 37 sec · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Sandusky Drive Southwest

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Sandusky Drive Southwest

  22. 22

    Turn right

    3 mi · 4 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit right

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    36.7 mi · 39 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Columbus

    1.2 km · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    24.2 mi · 26 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 60, SR 146: Underwood Street

    1296 ft · 33 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Underwood Street

    1894 ft · 45 sec · Underwood Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Main Street

    3215 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sandusky Drive Southwest
49.2 mi · 35%
I 71 South
27.2 mi · 19%
I 70 West
24.9 mi · 18%
Dover Road
13.8 mi · 10%
Burbank Road
10.4 mi · 7%
Dix Expressway
5.88 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Sandusky Drive Southwest

Keep slight left

36.7 mi · 00h 39m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.2 mi
95.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Strasburg
01h 19m from Strongsville
Leave By
1:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Strongsville and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Zanesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Strongsville to Zanesville?

The road trip is about 140.6 miles (226.3 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Strasburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.3 miles from Strongsville and 70.3 miles from Zanesville.

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

The direct path is about 95.4 miles (153.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.2 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 1:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.00 one way or $37.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Strongsville and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Zanesville.

Stop Ideas Near Strasburg

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

51 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

99 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

102 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Strongsville and Zanesville. Straight-line distance: 95.4 mi (153.53 km).

Strongsville

#1 Strongsville

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population44,481
Coordinates41.3145000, -81.8356900
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Zanesville

#2 Zanesville

City in Muskingum County, Ohio, United States

Population25,193
Coordinates39.9403500, -82.0131900
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Start: Strongsville (-81.83569, 41.3145)
End: Zanesville (-82.01319, 39.94035)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 226 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.96 gal
18.78 L · about $19.00
Round trip
$37.99
9.92 gal · 37.56 L
Estimated CO2
44.1 kg one way
Round trip: 88.2 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $19.00 $37.99
Mid-grade $4.38 $21.74 $43.48
Premium $4.93 $24.44 $48.88
Diesel $6.07 $30.10 $60.19

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Strongsville and Zanesville. The current time is 15:31:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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