Brighton, Colorado to Columbus, Ohio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1152.5 miles 1854.8 km · straight line
1266.4 miles actual route 2038 km · driving distance
22h 45min estimated drive time
$122 - $150 estimated fuel cost
~2h 49min flight time
83° E bearing direction

How far is Brighton, Colorado from Columbus, Ohio?

The distance from Brighton, Colorado to Columbus, Ohio is 1152.5 miles (1854.8 km) as the crow flies. Columbus, Ohio is located E of Brighton, Colorado. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1266.4 miles, taking about 22h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 49min. Both are located in United States — Brighton, Colorado in Colorado 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 Brighton, Colorado 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 Brighton, Colorado to Columbus, Ohio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 45min $122 - $150 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 18min $101–$190* Budget
Train ~29h 35min $152–$443* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Brighton, Colorado & Columbus, Ohio

Quick Facts

Brighton, Colorado
39.99°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1519m 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 384 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 96 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM