College Station to Columbus, Ohio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

988.7 miles 1591.1 km · straight line
1141.7 miles actual route 1837.4 km · driving distance
21h 10min estimated drive time
$110 - $135 estimated fuel cost
~2h 29min flight time
46° NE bearing direction

How far is College Station from Columbus, Ohio?

The distance from College Station to Columbus, Ohio is 988.7 miles (1591.1 km) as the crow flies. Columbus, Ohio is located NE of College Station. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1141.7 miles, taking about 21h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 29min. Both are located in United States — College Station in Texas and Columbus, Ohio in Ohio.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for College Station 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 College Station to Columbus, Ohio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 10min $110 - $135 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 24min $91–$171* Budget
Train ~27h 31min $137–$400* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between College Station & Columbus, Ohio

Quick Facts

College Station
30.63°N, 96.33°W
America/Chicago
103m 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 330 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 82 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM