Origin
Dresden, OH
Afternoon in Dresden on Sunday
Local time
2:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dresden, OH to Gaysport, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
27.7 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 48m
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.
Dresden, OH
Niklas Jeromin
Gaysport, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
Dresden, OH to Gaysport, OH is 27.7 miles and takes about 45m via South River Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Ohio, taking you through the Midwest region. Expect a local drive with frequent turns, making it a straightforward journey for a single day. Given the modest distance and duration, you have plenty of flexibility for when you start and how you pace yourself.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South River Road | 10.7 mi | 16m |
| 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 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dresden, OH and Gaysport, OH.
1
Start on East 8th Street
89 ft
·
9 sec
·
East 8th Street
2
Turn left onto Main Street
369 ft
·
12 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto SR 208
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
West 9th Street
4
Turn left onto SR 60
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Frazeysburg Road
5
Continue on Northpointe Drive
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Northpointe Drive
6
Turn left onto Richvale Road
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Richvale Road
7
Turn right onto Dresden Road
4.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Dresden Road
8
Turn left onto SR 60
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Maple Avenue
9
Turn left onto SR 60; SR 146
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Adair Avenue
10
Continue on SR 60; SR 146
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Underwood Street
11
Continue on SR 60; SR 146
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
9th Street
12
Continue on SR 60
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Wayne Avenue
13
Continue on SR 60
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
South River Road
14
Continue on SR 60
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
15
Continue on SR 60
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
South River Road
16
Turn left onto SR 376
285 ft
·
7 sec
·
Rockville Road
17
Turn right onto Gaysport Hill Road
130 ft
·
5 sec
·
Gaysport Hill Road
18
Arrive at destination
Gaysport Hill Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 27.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 208 / West 9th Street
Turn right onto SR 208 / West 9th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 60 / Frazeysburg Road
Turn left onto SR 60 / Frazeysburg Road
Navigation decision point
4
7.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Richvale Road
Turn left onto Richvale Road
Navigation decision point
4
27.6 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
SR 376 / Rockville Road
Turn left onto SR 376 / Rockville Road
Navigation decision point
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
$4
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 | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.1 | 0 | $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.
Destination
Gaysport, OH
Afternoon in Gaysport on Sunday
Local time
2:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
3 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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized by its turn-heavy local drive, with zero highway miles. You'll primarily navigate on South River Road, Northpointe Drive, and Dresden Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.7 miles along South River Road. As you drive, expect a consistent local road experience without the break of faster highway sections.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.7 mi on South River Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 Main Street.
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 8 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 (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 208 / West 9th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (SR 60 / Frazeysburg Road): Navigation decision point.
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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.7 miles on South River Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 208 / West 9th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (SR 60 / Frazeysburg Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Gaysport, OH before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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