Trip from Gaysport, OH to Dresden, OH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

45m

Distance

27.7 mi

45 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min

4 AM

0h 42m ★

6 AM

0h 46m

8 AM

0h 53m

10 AM

0h 48m

12 PM

0h 47m

3 PM

0h 49m

5 PM

0h 53m

8 PM

0h 43m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Dresden, OH

Niklas Jeromin

Trip Overview

The drive from Gaysport, OH to Dresden, OH covers 27.7 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South River Road, Northpointe Drive, Dresden Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.7 miles on South River Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.30 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 27.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 45m drive with frequent turns across 27.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

South River Road is the longest continuous segment at about 10.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 376 / Rockville Road.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 45m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 376 / Rockville Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 60 / South River Road): Navigation decision point; at 14.9 miles (SR 60 / Maple Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | SR 376 / Rockville Road

Turn left onto SR 376 / Rockville Road

Navigation decision point

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | SR 60 / South River Road

At end of road, turn right onto SR 60 / South River Road

Navigation decision point

14.9 mi into trip | ~24m in | SR 60 / Maple Avenue

Turn right onto SR 60 / Maple Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

20.4 mi into trip | ~35m in | Northpointe Drive

Turn right onto Northpointe Drive

Navigation decision point

27.7 mi into trip | ~45m in | East 8th Street

Turn right onto East 8th Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
South River Road	10.7 mi	15m
Northpointe Drive	6.2 mi	8m
Dresden Road	4.6 mi	9m
Wayne Avenue	1.4 mi	2m
Main Street	1.3 mi	1m
Underwood Street	0.7 mi	1m
Frazeysburg Road	0.7 mi	1m
Adair Avenue	0.6 mi	1m

Longest stretch: South River Road — 10.7 mi, about 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gaysport, OH and Dresden, OH.

Start on Gaysport Hill Road

130 ft · 10 sec · Gaysport Hill Road

Turn left onto SR 376

285 ft · 7 sec · Rockville Road

At end of road, turn right onto SR 60

4.5 mi · 6 min · South River Road

Continue on SR 60

1.2 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Continue on SR 60

6.2 mi · 9 min · South River Road

Continue on SR 60

1.4 mi · 2 min · Wayne Avenue

Continue on SR 60; SR 146

0.3 mi · 24 sec · 9th Street

Continue on US 22; US 40; SR 60; SR 93; SR 146

0.7 mi · 1 min · Underwood Street

Continue on SR 60; SR 146

0.6 mi · 1 min · Adair Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto SR 60

0.5 mi · 1 min · Maple Avenue

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto Dresden Road

4.6 mi · 9 min · Dresden Road

Turn left onto Richvale Road

0.4 mi · 48 sec · Richvale Road

Turn right onto Northpointe Drive

6.2 mi · 8 min · Northpointe Drive

Continue on SR 60

0.7 mi · 1 min · Frazeysburg Road

Turn right onto SR 208

0.3 mi · 36 sec · West 9th Street

Turn left onto Main Street

369 ft · 12 sec · Main Street

Turn right onto East 8th Street

89 ft · 3 sec · East 8th Street

Arrive at destination

East 8th Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.30 one way

$8.60 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.38	$4.77	$9.54
premium	$4.91	$5.35	$10.71
diesel	$5.61	$6.12	$12.23

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	8.3	$2.91	$1.33
Efficient EV	6.9	$2.42	$1.11
EV Truck/SUV	11.1	$3.88	$1.77

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 12, 2026

Origin

Gaysport, OH

Evening in Gaysport on Thursday

Local time

5:07 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Dresden, OH

Evening in Dresden on Thursday

Local time

5:07 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

6 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

45m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Gaysport, OH to Dresden, OH covers 27.7 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are South River Road, Northpointe Drive, Dresden Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 13.8 miles from Gaysport, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.30 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

This is a straightforward 45m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The route from Gaysport, OH to Dresden, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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