Auburn, Alabama to Columbus, Ohio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

526.4 miles 847.1 km · straight line
661.6 miles actual route 1064.7 km · driving distance
12h 39min estimated drive time
$64 - $78 estimated fuel cost
~1h 34min flight time
15° NNE bearing direction

How far is Auburn, Alabama from Columbus, Ohio?

The distance from Auburn, Alabama to Columbus, Ohio is 526.4 miles (847.1 km) as the crow flies. Columbus, Ohio is located NNE of Auburn, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 661.6 miles, taking about 12h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 34min. Both are located in United States — Auburn, Alabama in Alabama 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Auburn, Alabama 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 Auburn, Alabama to Columbus, Ohio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 39min $64 - $78 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 11min $53–$99* Budget
Train ~16h 27min $79–$232* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Auburn, Alabama & Columbus, Ohio

Quick Facts

Auburn, Alabama
32.61°N, 85.48°W
America/Chicago
215m 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 175 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 47.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM