Athens, Georgia to Columbus, Ohio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

415.1 miles 668.1 km · straight line
551.6 miles actual route 887.7 km · driving distance
11h 25min estimated drive time
$53 - $65 estimated fuel cost
~1h 20min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Athens, Georgia from Columbus, Ohio?

The distance from Athens, Georgia to Columbus, Ohio is 415.1 miles (668.1 km) as the crow flies. Columbus, Ohio is located N of Athens, Georgia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 551.6 miles, taking about 11h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Athens, Georgia in Georgia 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 North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for Athens, Georgia 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 Athens, Georgia to Columbus, Ohio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 25min $53 - $65 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 42min $44–$83* Budget
Train ~10h 51min $66–$193* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Athens, Georgia & Columbus, Ohio

Quick Facts

Athens, Georgia
33.96°N, 83.38°W
America/New_York
228m 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 138 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 60 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM