Arlington, Texas to Columbus, Indiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

767.7 miles 1235.5 km · straight line
921.2 miles estimated 1482.6 km · driving distance
18h 32min estimated drive time
$89 - $109 estimated fuel cost
~2h 3min flight time
51° NE bearing direction

How far is Arlington, Texas from Columbus, Indiana?

The distance from Arlington, Texas to Columbus, Indiana is 767.7 miles (1235.5 km) as the crow flies. Columbus, Indiana is located NE of Arlington, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 921.2 miles, taking about 18h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 3min. Both are located in United States — Arlington, Texas in Texas and Columbus, Indiana in Indiana.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Arlington, Texas and Columbus, Indiana. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Arlington, Texas to Columbus, Indiana

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 32min $89 - $109 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 14min $74–$138* Budget
Train ~24h 6min $111–$322* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Arlington, Texas & Columbus, Indiana

Quick Facts

Arlington, Texas
32.74°N, 97.11°W
America/Chicago
184m elevation
Columbus, Indiana
39.20°N, 85.92°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
192m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 256 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 64 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients