How far is Youngstown, OH from South Zanesville, OH?
The driving distance from Youngstown, OH to South Zanesville, OH is about 145.4 miles (234 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.4 miles (176 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.
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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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Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Youngstown and South Zanesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Youngstown and South Zanesville.
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Start on Central Square
38 m · 10 sec · Central Square
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Continue on Central Square
104 m · 14 sec · Central Square
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Turn straight onto Market Street
2581 ft · 51 sec · Market Street
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Turn right onto West Woodland Avenue
70 m · 5 sec · West Woodland Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
696 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Shore Expressway
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Shore Expressway
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Continue on Wickliffe Expressway
4.6 mi · 6 min · Wickliffe Expressway
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Merge slight right
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
11 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 225: Alliance
1413 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left
5.6 mi · 8 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Deerfield Township Square
64 m · 4 sec
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Exit the rotary
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
6.1 mi · 8 min
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Take the ramp right
2137 ft · 52 sec
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Continue on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
14.4 mi · 18 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
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Continue on Columbus Road Northeast
2374 ft · 48 sec · Columbus Road Northeast
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Continue on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
1.1 km · 1 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
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Take the exit slight right toward 30th Street Northeast, Martindale Road Northeast
748 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on 30th Street Northeast
792 ft · 24 sec · 30th Street Northeast
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Turn left onto Market Avenue North
1.2 mi · 2 min · Market Avenue North
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Turn slight left onto Walnut Avenue Northeast
1.2 mi · 2 min · Walnut Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Walnut Avenue Southeast
531 ft · 12 sec · Walnut Avenue Southeast
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Turn slight left onto Cherry Avenue Southeast
2944 ft · 52 sec · Cherry Avenue Southeast
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West: Massillon
1379 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
80 m · 4 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77, US 62 East: Marietta, Akron
1167 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 77 South: Marietta
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
22.6 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight left
36.7 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Columbus
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
24.2 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 60, SR 146: Underwood Street
1296 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Underwood Street
1894 ft · 45 sec · Underwood Street
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Continue on 9th Street
1333 ft · 25 sec · 9th Street
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Continue on Wayne Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Wayne Avenue
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Continue on South River Road
2134 ft · 40 sec · South River Road
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Turn right
1096 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Old River Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Old River Road
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Turn right onto Beechrock Drive
100 m · 11 sec · Beechrock Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Beechrock Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Youngstown and South Zanesville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 77 South
Keep slight left
36.7 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Youngstown and Chance Rain Showers near South Zanesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Youngstown to South Zanesville?
The road trip is about 145.4 miles (234 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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 72.6 miles from Youngstown and 72.7 miles from South Zanesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.4 miles (176 km), while the road route adds roughly 36 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 12:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.01 one way or $38.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Youngstown and Chance Rain Showers near South Zanesville.
Stop Ideas Near Strasburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Strasburg.
Alliance
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Youngstown and South Zanesville. Straight-line distance: 109.37 mi (176.01 km).
#1 Youngstown
The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.
| Population | 63,828 |
| Coordinates | 41.0997800, -80.6495200 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Zanesville
City in Muskingum County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 2,095 |
| Coordinates | 39.8992300, -82.0062500 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Zanesville (-82.00625, 39.89923)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 234 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $19.01 | $38.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $21.76 | $43.52 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $24.57 | $49.15 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $22.08 | $44.16 |
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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