How far is Zanesville, OH from Cleveland, OH?
The driving distance from Zanesville, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 147.8 miles (237.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109 miles (175.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m 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 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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 Zanesville and Cleveland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Zanesville and Cleveland.
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Start on Main Street
3215 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Underwood Street
1583 ft · 31 sec · Underwood Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 70 East: Wheeling
1094 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
24.8 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77 North: Cleveland
3199 ft · 2 min
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Merge slight left
43.1 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon
1543 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto South Wooster Avenue
3.2 mi · 4 min · South Wooster Avenue
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Continue straight
65.2 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward East 22nd Street, East 14th Street
703 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on East 14th Street
657 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto East 14th Street
581 ft · 10 sec · East 14th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on East 14th Street
1322 ft · 28 sec · East 14th Street
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Turn left onto Prospect Avenue East
1344 ft · 41 sec · Prospect Avenue East
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Turn right onto East 9th Street
160 m · 20 sec · East 9th Street
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Turn left onto Euclid Avenue
1608 ft · 1 min · Euclid Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Roadway
158 m · 27 sec · East Roadway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rockwell Avenue
156 m · 20 sec · Rockwell Avenue
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Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue
57 m · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Frankfort Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Zanesville and Cleveland.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Zanesville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Cleveland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Zanesville to Cleveland?
The road trip is about 147.8 miles (237.8 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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 miles from Zanesville and 77.9 miles from Cleveland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109 miles (175.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.8 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 1:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.30 one way or $38.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Zanesville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Cleveland.
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 Zanesville and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 109.01 mi (175.43 km).
#1 Zanesville
City in Muskingum County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 25,193 |
| Coordinates | 39.9403500, -82.0131900 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cleveland
The second most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Cleveland metropolitan area.
| Population | 378,589 |
| Coordinates | 41.4995000, -81.6954100 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-81.69551, 41.499606)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 238 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $19.30 | $38.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $22.10 | $44.20 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $24.96 | $49.91 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $22.42 | $44.85 |
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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