Bristol, Connecticut to Columbus, Ohio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

538.3 miles 866.3 km · straight line
644.2 miles actual route 1036.7 km · driving distance
12h 14min estimated drive time
$62 - $76 estimated fuel cost
~1h 35min flight time
261° W bearing direction

How far is Bristol, Connecticut from Columbus, Ohio?

The distance from Bristol, Connecticut to Columbus, Ohio is 538.3 miles (866.3 km) as the crow flies. Columbus, Ohio is located W of Bristol, Connecticut. By car, the driving distance is approximately 644.2 miles, taking about 12h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 35min. Both are located in United States — Bristol, Connecticut in Connecticut 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. 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 Bristol, Connecticut 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 Bristol, Connecticut to Columbus, Ohio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 14min $62 - $76 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 41min $52–$97* Budget
Train ~15h 54min $77–$225* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bristol, Connecticut & Columbus, Ohio

Quick Facts

Bristol, Connecticut
41.67°N, 72.95°W
America/New_York
93m 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 179 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM