How far is Zanesville, OH from Middletown, OH?
The driving distance from Zanesville, OH to Middletown, OH is about 142.5 miles (229.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.1 miles (209.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.
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Halfway Point
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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 Middletown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Zanesville and Middletown.
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Start on Main Street
97 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Linden Avenue
1035 ft · 31 sec · Linden Avenue
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Turn left onto Lee Street
2154 ft · 57 sec · Lee Street
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Turn right onto State Street
1046 ft · 33 sec · State Street
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Take the ramp left toward State Street
882 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
44.4 mi · 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270 South, I 270 North
1137 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 South
1869 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
10.9 mi · 13 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus
1415 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati
1699 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati
2411 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
56.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min · South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 73: Waynesville
1636 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right
20.8 mi · 32 min
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Turn left onto Riley Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Riley Boulevard
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Continue on Middletown Pike
1 mi · 2 min · Middletown Pike
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Continue on North Verity Parkway
4.3 mi · 7 min · North Verity Parkway
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Continue on North Canal Street
1621 ft · 38 sec · North Canal Street
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
1043 ft · 36 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Clark Street
37 m · 5 sec · Clark Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Clark Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Zanesville and Middletown.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South Freeway
Merge slight left onto South Freeway
56.2 mi · 01h 01m
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 near Middletown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Zanesville to Middletown?
The road trip is about 142.5 miles (229.3 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?
Antioch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.5 miles from Zanesville and 71 miles from Middletown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.1 miles (209.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 1:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.64 one way or $37.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Zanesville and Mostly Sunny near Middletown.
Stop Ideas Near Antioch
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
London City Hall
Grove City Administration Office
Madison Township Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Antioch.
Columbus, OH
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Zanesville and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 130.1 mi (209.37 km).
#1 Zanesville
City in Muskingum County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 25,193 |
| Coordinates | 39.9403500, -82.0131900 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Middletown
The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.
| Population | 46,140 |
| Coordinates | 39.5150600, -84.3982800 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clark Street (-84.398624, 39.515154)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 229 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $18.64 | $37.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $21.34 | $42.67 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $24.09 | $48.19 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $21.65 | $43.30 |
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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