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

928.7 miles 1494.6 km · straight line
1060.3 miles actual route 1706.4 km · driving distance
19h 6min estimated drive time
$102 - $126 estimated fuel cost
~2h 22min flight time
53° NE bearing direction

How far is Arlington, Texas from Columbus, Ohio?

The distance from Arlington, Texas to Columbus, Ohio is 928.7 miles (1494.6 km) as the crow flies. Columbus, Ohio is located NE of Arlington, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1060.3 miles, taking about 19h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 22min. Both are located in United States — Arlington, Texas in Texas and Columbus, Ohio in Ohio.

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, 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 Arlington, Texas to Columbus, Ohio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 6min $102 - $126 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 55min $85–$159* Budget
Train ~24h 50min $127–$371* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Arlington, Texas & Columbus, Ohio

Quick Facts

Arlington, Texas
32.74°N, 97.11°W
America/Chicago
184m 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 310 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 77 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM