Columbus, Indiana to Germantown, Maryland: Road Trip Guide & Distance

463 miles 745.2 km · straight line
555.6 miles estimated 894.2 km · driving distance
11h 11min estimated drive time
$53 - $66 estimated fuel cost
~1h 26min flight time
88° E bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Indiana from Germantown, Maryland?

The distance from Columbus, Indiana to Germantown, Maryland is 463 miles (745.2 km) as the crow flies. Germantown, Maryland is located E of Columbus, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 555.6 miles, taking about 11h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Indiana in Indiana and Germantown, Maryland in Maryland.

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 Columbus, Indiana and Germantown, Maryland. 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 Germantown, Maryland

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 11min $53 - $66 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 25min $44–$83* Budget
Train ~10h 37min $67–$194* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Indiana & Germantown, Maryland

Quick Facts

Columbus, Indiana
39.20°N, 85.92°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
192m elevation
Germantown, Maryland
39.17°N, 77.27°W
America/New_York
134m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 154 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 53.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients