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

347.3 miles 559 km · straight line
438.8 miles actual route 706.1 km · driving distance
8h 19min estimated drive time
$42 - $52 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
17° NNE bearing direction

How far is Cleveland, Tennessee from Columbus, Ohio?

The distance from Cleveland, Tennessee to Columbus, Ohio is 347.3 miles (559 km) as the crow flies. Columbus, Ohio is located NNE of Cleveland, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 438.8 miles, taking about 8h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Cleveland, Tennessee in Tennessee and Columbus, Ohio in Ohio.

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 Cleveland, 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 Cleveland, Tennessee to Columbus, Ohio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 19min $42 - $52 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 59min $35–$66* Budget
Train ~7h 54min $53–$154* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cleveland, Tennessee & Columbus, Ohio

Quick Facts

Cleveland, Tennessee
35.16°N, 84.88°W
America/New_York
265m 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 116 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 71.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM