Atlanta to Columbus, Ohio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

436 miles 701.7 km · straight line
556 miles actual route 894.8 km · driving distance
10h 31min estimated drive time
$54 - $66 estimated fuel cost
~1h 23min flight time
10° N bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Columbus, Ohio?

The distance from Atlanta to Columbus, Ohio is 436 miles (701.7 km) as the crow flies. Columbus, Ohio is located N of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 556 miles, taking about 10h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta 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 Atlanta 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 Atlanta to Columbus, Ohio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 31min $54 - $66 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 37min $44–$83* Budget
Train ~9h 59min $67–$195* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & Columbus, Ohio

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m 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 145 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 57.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM