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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
147.78 mi
02h 18m
Flight
109.01 mi
175.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.01 mi
Kilometers
175.43 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.78 mi
Kilometers
237.83 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Thu, Apr 30, 10:48 PM EDT
Return by in Zanesville
Fri, May 1, 1:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Zanesville
2026-04-30T20:30
Arrive Cleveland
Thu, Apr 30, 10:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in 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
Strasburg
OH

Village in United States of America

From Zanesville
70 mi
01h 09m
To Cleveland
77.9 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    3215 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Underwood Street

    1583 ft · 31 sec · Underwood Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 70 East: Wheeling

    1094 ft · 27 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    24.8 mi · 27 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77 North: Cleveland

    3199 ft · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    43.1 mi · 46 min

  7. 7

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

    1543 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Wooster Avenue

    3.2 mi · 4 min · South Wooster Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    65.2 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  10. 10

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

    703 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on East 14th Street

    657 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto East 14th Street

    581 ft · 10 sec · East 14th Street

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on East 14th Street

    1322 ft · 28 sec · East 14th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Prospect Avenue East

    1344 ft · 41 sec · Prospect Avenue East

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East 9th Street

    160 m · 20 sec · East 9th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Euclid Avenue

    1608 ft · 1 min · Euclid Avenue

  17. 17

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

    158 m · 27 sec · East Roadway

  18. 18

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

    156 m · 20 sec · Rockwell Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue

    57 m · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue

  20. 20

    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.

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Wooster Avenue
68.4 mi · 46%
I 77 North
43.7 mi · 30%
I 70 East
25 mi · 17%
Main Street
0.61 mi
East 14th Street
0.48 mi
Euclid Avenue
0.3 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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.8 mi
109 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Strasburg
01h 09m from Zanesville
Leave By
1:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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 Zanesville and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 109.01 mi (175.43 km).

Zanesville

#1 Zanesville

City in Muskingum County, Ohio, United States

Population25,193
Coordinates39.9403500, -82.0131900
Altitude206
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: Main Street (-82.013187, 39.940386)
End: (-81.69551, 41.499606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 238 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.21 gal
19.74 L · about $19.30
Round trip
$38.61
10.42 gal · 39.48 L
Estimated CO2
46.3 kg one way
Round trip: 92.6 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Ohio · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Zanesville and Cleveland. The current time is 20:30:09.

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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.