Columbus, Indiana to Denison: Road Trip Guide & Distance

698.8 miles 1124.6 km · straight line
838.5 miles estimated 1349.5 km · driving distance
16h 52min estimated drive time
$81 - $99 estimated fuel cost
~1h 54min flight time
241° WSW bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Indiana from Denison?

The distance from Columbus, Indiana to Denison is 698.8 miles (1124.6 km) as the crow flies. Denison is located WSW of Columbus, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 838.5 miles, taking about 16h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Indiana in Indiana and Denison in Texas.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Columbus, Indiana and Denison. 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 Columbus, Indiana to Denison

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 52min $81 - $99 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 14min $67–$126* Budget
Train ~21h 56min $101–$293* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Indiana & Denison

Quick Facts

Columbus, Indiana
39.20°N, 85.92°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
192m elevation
Denison
33.76°N, 96.54°W
America/Chicago
222m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 233 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients