Baton Rouge to Columbus, Ohio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

802.6 miles 1291.6 km · straight line
968 miles actual route 1557.8 km · driving distance
17h 52min estimated drive time
$93 - $115 estimated fuel cost
~2h 7min flight time
33° NNE bearing direction

How far is Baton Rouge from Columbus, Ohio?

The distance from Baton Rouge to Columbus, Ohio is 802.6 miles (1291.6 km) as the crow flies. Columbus, Ohio is located NNE of Baton Rouge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 968 miles, taking about 17h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 7min. Both are located in United States — Baton Rouge in Louisiana 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge to Columbus, Ohio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 52min $93 - $115 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 26min $77–$145* Budget
Train ~23h 14min $116–$339* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Baton Rouge & Columbus, Ohio

Quick Facts

Baton Rouge
30.45°N, 91.19°W
America/Chicago
17m 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 268 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 67 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM