Ohio State Route 79

State Route 79
Route information
Maintained by ODOT
Length45.65 mi (73.47 km)
Existed1924–present
Major junctions
South end SR 37 near Buckeye Lake
Major intersections
North end US 36 in Nellie
Location
CountryUnited States
StateOhio
CountiesFairfield, Licking, Coshocton
Highway system
  • Ohio State Highway System
SR 78 I-80

State Route 79 (SR 79) is a northsouth highway that traverses Central Ohio, extending from Buckeye Lake at SR 37 to Nellie at US 36. SR 79 serves Newark, providing direct-access from Downtown Newark to I-70.