Chillicothe to Gaithersburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

309.6 miles 498.2 km · straight line
387 miles estimated 622.8 km · driving distance
7h 47min estimated drive time
$37 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
91° E bearing direction

How far is Chillicothe from Gaithersburg?

The distance from Chillicothe to Gaithersburg is 309.6 miles (498.2 km) as the crow flies. Gaithersburg is located E of Chillicothe. By car, the driving distance is approximately 387 miles, taking about 7h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Chillicothe in Ohio and Gaithersburg in Maryland.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Chillicothe and Gaithersburg. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Chillicothe to Gaithersburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 47min $37 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 20min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~7h 24min $46–$135* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chillicothe & Gaithersburg

Quick Facts

Chillicothe
39.33°N, 82.98°W
America/New_York
192m elevation
Gaithersburg
39.14°N, 77.20°W
America/New_York
153m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 103 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 80.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients