Columbus, Ohio to Dalton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

374.6 miles 602.9 km · straight line
468.5 miles actual route 754 km · driving distance
9h 2min estimated drive time
$45 - $55 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
197° SSW bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Dalton?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Dalton is 374.6 miles (602.9 km) as the crow flies. Dalton is located SSW of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 468.5 miles, taking about 9h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio and Dalton in Georgia.

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. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Columbus, Ohio and Dalton. 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 Columbus, Ohio to Dalton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 2min $45 - $55 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 50min $37–$70* Budget
Train ~8h 35min $56–$164* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Dalton

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m elevation
Dalton
34.77°N, 84.97°W
America/New_York
232m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 125 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 66.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM