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Trip from Zanesville, OH to Gaysport, OH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

22m

Distance

14.1 mi

23 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 20m ★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m

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

city in Muskingum County, Ohio, United States

Zanesville, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Zanesville, OH to Gaysport, OH covers 14.1 miles and takes about 22m 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, Main Street, Wayne Avenue 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 $2.19 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 14.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

22m 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 22m drive with frequent turns across 14.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 14.1 miles in near SR 376 / Rockville Road.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Zanesville, OH to Gaysport, OH is easy. At 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 14.1 miles (SR 376 / Rockville Road): Navigation decision point; at 14.1 miles (Gaysport Hill Road): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

2 of 2 key points

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

4
14.1 mi into trip | ~22m in | SR 376 / Rockville Road

Turn left onto SR 376 / Rockville Road

Navigation decision point

4
14.1 mi into trip | ~22m in | Gaysport Hill Road

Turn right onto Gaysport Hill Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South River Road 10.7 mi 16m
Main Street 1.8 mi 2m
Wayne Avenue 1.4 mi 2m
9th Street 0.3 mi <1m
Rockville Road <0.1 mi <1m
Gaysport Hill Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: South River Road — 10.7 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 40

0.6 mi · 1 min · Main Street
2

Turn right onto SR 60; SR 146

0.3 mi · 29 sec · 9th Street
3

Continue on SR 60

1.4 mi · 2 min · Wayne Avenue
4

Continue on SR 60

6.2 mi · 9 min · South River Road
5

Continue on SR 60

1.2 mi · 1 min · Main Street
6

Continue on SR 60

4.5 mi · 6 min · South River Road
7

Turn left onto SR 376

285 ft · 7 sec · Rockville Road
8

Turn right onto Gaysport Hill Road

130 ft · 5 sec · Gaysport Hill Road
9

Arrive at destination

Gaysport Hill Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.19 one way

$4.38 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $2.43 $4.86
premium $4.91 $2.73 $5.45
diesel $5.61 $3.11 $6.23

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.2 0 $1.48 $0.68
Efficient EV 3.5 0 $1.23 $0.56
EV Truck/SUV 5.6 0 $1.97 $0.90

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Zanesville, OH

Afternoon in Zanesville on Thursday

Local time

2:08 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Gaysport, OH

Afternoon in Gaysport on Thursday

Local time

2:08 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°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

5 degrees warmer at arrival

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

Road read

22m 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 Zanesville, OH to Gaysport, OH covers 14.1 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South River Road, Main Street, Wayne Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.1 miles from Zanesville, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.19 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.
The drive from Zanesville, OH to Gaysport, OH is easy. At 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 14.1 miles (SR 376 / Rockville Road): Navigation decision point; at 14.1 miles (Gaysport Hill Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Zanesville, OH to Gaysport, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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