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

236.7 miles 380.9 km · straight line
326.7 miles actual route 525.8 km · driving distance
6h 48min estimated drive time
$31 - $39 estimated fuel cost
~59min flight time
350° N bearing direction

How far is Bristol, Tennessee from Columbus, Ohio?

The distance from Bristol, Tennessee to Columbus, Ohio is 236.7 miles (380.9 km) as the crow flies. Columbus, Ohio is located N of Bristol, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 326.7 miles, taking about 6h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 59min. Both are located in United States — Bristol, Tennessee in Tennessee and Columbus, Ohio in Ohio.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bristol, Tennessee 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, Tennessee to Columbus, Ohio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 48min $31 - $39 Flexible stops
Fly ~59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 10min $26–$49* Budget
Train ~6h 28min $39–$114* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bristol, Tennessee & Columbus, Ohio

Quick Facts

Bristol, Tennessee
36.60°N, 82.19°W
America/New_York
511m 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 79 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 20 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 105.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM