Aurora, Illinois to Columbus, Ohio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

304.5 miles 490.1 km · straight line
390.8 miles actual route 629 km · driving distance
7h 33min estimated drive time
$38 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
112° ESE bearing direction

How far is Aurora, Illinois from Columbus, Ohio?

The distance from Aurora, Illinois to Columbus, Ohio is 304.5 miles (490.1 km) as the crow flies. Columbus, Ohio is located ESE of Aurora, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 390.8 miles, taking about 7h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Aurora, Illinois in Illinois 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 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 Aurora, Illinois 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 Aurora, Illinois to Columbus, Ohio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 33min $38 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 4min $31–$59* Budget
Train ~7h 10min $47–$137* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Aurora, Illinois & Columbus, Ohio

Quick Facts

Aurora, Illinois
41.76°N, 88.32°W
America/Chicago
207m 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 102 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 81.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM