Columbia, Missouri to Columbus, Ohio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

502.6 miles 808.9 km · straight line
535.2 miles actual route 861.4 km · driving distance
10h 12min estimated drive time
$52 - $63 estimated fuel cost
~1h 31min flight time
79° E bearing direction

How far is Columbia, Missouri from Columbus, Ohio?

The distance from Columbia, Missouri to Columbus, Ohio is 502.6 miles (808.9 km) as the crow flies. Columbus, Ohio is located E of Columbia, Missouri. By car, the driving distance is approximately 535.2 miles, taking about 10h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, Missouri in Missouri 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 Columbia, Missouri 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 Columbia, Missouri to Columbus, Ohio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 12min $52 - $63 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 14min $43–$80* Budget
Train ~13h 16min $64–$187* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbia, Missouri & Columbus, Ohio

Quick Facts

Columbia, Missouri
38.95°N, 92.33°W
America/Chicago
215m 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 168 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM