Appleton to Columbus, Ohio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

406.5 miles 654.2 km · straight line
509.2 miles actual route 819.4 km · driving distance
10h 25min estimated drive time
$49 - $60 estimated fuel cost
~1h 19min flight time
135° SE bearing direction

How far is Appleton from Columbus, Ohio?

The distance from Appleton to Columbus, Ohio is 406.5 miles (654.2 km) as the crow flies. Columbus, Ohio is located SE of Appleton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 509.2 miles, taking about 10h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 19min. Both are located in United States — Appleton in Wisconsin and Columbus, Ohio in Ohio.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Appleton and Columbus, Ohio. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Appleton to Columbus, Ohio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 25min $49 - $60 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 30min $41–$76* Budget
Train ~9h 54min $61–$178* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Appleton & Columbus, Ohio

Quick Facts

Appleton
44.26°N, 88.42°W
America/Chicago
242m elevation
Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 136 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 61.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM