Baltimore to Columbus, Indiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

498 miles 801.4 km · straight line
588.2 miles actual route 946.6 km · driving distance
11h 34min estimated drive time
$57 - $70 estimated fuel cost
~1h 30min flight time
272° W bearing direction

How far is Baltimore from Columbus, Indiana?

The distance from Baltimore to Columbus, Indiana is 498 miles (801.4 km) as the crow flies. Columbus, Indiana is located W of Baltimore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 588.2 miles, taking about 11h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 30min. Both are located in United States — Baltimore in Maryland and Columbus, Indiana in Indiana.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Baltimore and Columbus, Indiana. 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 Baltimore to Columbus, Indiana

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 34min $57 - $70 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 53min $47–$88* Budget
Train ~15h 2min $71–$206* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Baltimore & Columbus, Indiana

Quick Facts

Baltimore
39.29°N, 76.61°W
America/New_York
10m elevation
Columbus, Indiana
39.20°N, 85.92°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
192m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 166 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 50 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM