Cincinnati to Columbus, Ohio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

100.1 miles 161.1 km · straight line
109.1 miles actual route 175.5 km · driving distance
2h 15min estimated drive time
$10 - $13 estimated fuel cost
~42min flight time · usually no direct flights
53° NE bearing direction

How far is Cincinnati from Columbus, Ohio?

The distance from Cincinnati to Columbus, Ohio is 100.1 miles (161.1 km) as the crow flies. Columbus, Ohio is located NE of Cincinnati. By car, the driving distance is approximately 109.1 miles, taking about 2h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 42min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati to Columbus, Ohio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 15min $10 - $13 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 42min $9–$16* Budget
Train ~2h 8min $13–$38* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cincinnati & Columbus, Ohio

Quick Facts

Cincinnati
39.10°N, 84.51°W
America/New_York
267m 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 33 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 248.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM