How far is Zanesville, OH from Gaysport, OH?

The driving distance from Zanesville, OH to Gaysport, OH is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.14 mi
00h 22m
Flight
11.51 mi
18.52 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.51 mi
Kilometers
18.52 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.14 mi
Kilometers
22.75 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gaysport
Thu, Apr 16, 6:44 AM EDT
Return by in Zanesville
Thu, Apr 16, 7:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Zanesville
2026-04-16T06:21
Arrive Gaysport
Thu, Apr 16, 6:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Zanesville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Philo
OH

Human settlement in Muskingum County, Ohio, United States of America

From Zanesville
7.1 mi
00h 11m
To Gaysport
7.1 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    3078 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 9th Street

    1333 ft · 30 sec · 9th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Wayne Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Wayne Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on South River Road

    6.2 mi · 9 min · South River Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on South River Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · South River Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Rockville Road

    87 m · 7 sec · Rockville Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Gaysport Hill Road

    40 m · 6 sec · Gaysport Hill Road

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gaysport Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South River Road
10.7 mi · 75%
Main Street
1.78 mi · 13%
Wayne Avenue
1.36 mi · 10%
9th Street
0.25 mi · 2%
Rockville Road
0.05 mi
Gaysport Hill Road
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

South River Road

Continue on South River Road

6.16 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
11.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Philo
00h 11m from Zanesville
Leave By
7:46 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Zanesville and Chance Rain Showers near Gaysport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Philo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Zanesville and 7.1 miles from Gaysport.

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

The direct path is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.85 one way or $3.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Zanesville and Chance Rain Showers near Gaysport.

Stop Ideas Near Philo

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

94 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Zanesville and Gaysport. Straight-line distance: 11.51 mi (18.52 km).

Zanesville

#1 Zanesville

City in Muskingum County, Ohio, United States

Population25,193
Coordinates39.9403500, -82.0131900
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
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#2 Gaysport

Gaysport is a place in Ohio, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.8028500, -81.8906900
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: Zanesville (-82.01319, 39.94035)
End: Gaysport (-81.89069, 39.80285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.5 gal
1.89 L · about $1.85
Round trip
$3.71
1 gal · 3.78 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.9 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $1.85 $3.71
Mid-grade $4.24 $2.12 $4.24
Premium $4.79 $2.40 $4.79
Diesel $4.30 $2.15 $4.30

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Zanesville and Gaysport. The current time is 06:21:36.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.