How far is Zanesville, OH from Dublin, OH?

The driving distance from Zanesville, OH to Dublin, OH is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.3 miles (95.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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
72.36 mi
01h 13m
Flight
59.28 mi
95.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.28 mi
Kilometers
95.4 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.36 mi
Kilometers
116.46 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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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 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dublin
Thu, Apr 30, 9:45 PM EDT
Return by in Zanesville
Thu, Apr 30, 10:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Zanesville
2026-04-30T20:31
Arrive Dublin
Thu, Apr 30, 9:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 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
Pataskala
OH

City in Licking County, Ohio, United States

From Zanesville
35.3 mi
00h 36m
To Dublin
37.1 mi
00h 36m

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
57°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    97 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Linden Avenue

    1035 ft · 31 sec · Linden Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lee Street

    2154 ft · 57 sec · Lee Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Street

    1046 ft · 33 sec · State Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward State Street

    882 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    44.4 mi · 48 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 South, I 270 North

    1137 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North, US 40 West: Main Street, Whitehall

    1797 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    3160 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    20.6 mi · 24 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Sawmill Road

    993 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Sawmill Road South

    1019 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Sawmill Road

    857 ft · 16 sec · Sawmill Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Dublin Center Drive

    3256 ft · 1 min · Dublin Center Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Dublin Granville Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Dublin Granville Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Bridge Street

    66 m · 7 sec · East Bridge Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto East Bridge Street

    1170 ft · 40 sec · East Bridge Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South High Street

    52 m · 8 sec · South High Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    33 m · 10 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    15 m · 4 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Street
44.8 mi · 62%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
20.6 mi · 28%
I 270 North
2.21 mi · 3%
West Dublin Granville Road
0.76 mi · 1%
Dublin Center Drive
0.62 mi · 1%
Lee Street
0.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Street

Merge slight left

44.4 mi · 00h 48m

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
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
59.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pataskala
00h 36m from Zanesville
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Zanesville and Mostly Sunny near Dublin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Pataskala is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.3 miles from Zanesville and 37.1 miles from Dublin.

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

The direct path is about 59.3 miles (95.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.45 one way or $18.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Zanesville and Mostly Sunny near Dublin.

Stop Ideas Near Pataskala

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

28 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Zanesville and Dublin. Straight-line distance: 59.28 mi (95.4 km).

Zanesville

#1 Zanesville

City in Muskingum County, Ohio, United States

Population25,193
Coordinates39.9403500, -82.0131900
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Dublin

#2 Dublin

A city in Franklin County, Ohio.

Population49,372
Coordinates40.0992300, -83.1140800
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-82.013187, 39.940386)
End: (-83.114113, 40.099166)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.55 gal
9.67 L · about $9.45
Round trip
$18.90
5.1 gal · 19.34 L
Estimated CO2
22.7 kg one way
Round trip: 45.3 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $9.45 $18.90
Mid-grade $4.24 $10.82 $21.63
Premium $4.79 $12.21 $24.43
Diesel $4.30 $10.98 $21.95

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 Dublin. The current time is 20:31:51.

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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.