Cleveland, Ohio to Columbia, South Carolina: Road Trip Guide & Distance

519.3 miles 835.8 km · straight line
623.2 miles estimated 1003 km · driving distance
12h 32min estimated drive time
$60 - $74 estimated fuel cost
~1h 33min flight time
176° S bearing direction

How far is Cleveland, Ohio from Columbia, South Carolina?

The distance from Cleveland, Ohio to Columbia, South Carolina is 519.3 miles (835.8 km) as the crow flies. Columbia, South Carolina is located S of Cleveland, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 623.2 miles, taking about 12h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 33min. Both are located in United States — Cleveland, Ohio in Ohio and Columbia, South Carolina in South Carolina.

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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cleveland, Ohio and Columbia, South Carolina. 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 Cleveland, Ohio to Columbia, South Carolina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 32min $60 - $74 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 33min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 2min $50–$93* Budget
Train ~16h 18min $75–$218* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cleveland, Ohio & Columbia, South Carolina

Quick Facts

Cleveland, Ohio
41.50°N, 81.69°W
America/New_York
199m elevation
Columbia, South Carolina
34.00°N, 81.03°W
America/New_York
89m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 173 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 47.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients