Columbus, Ohio to Detroit: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Columbus, Ohio from Detroit?
The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Detroit is 163.8 miles (263.6 km) as the crow flies. Detroit is located N of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 199.9 miles, taking about 4h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 50min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio and Detroit in Michigan.
For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.
Coordinates come from public place data for Columbus, Ohio and Detroit. 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 Detroit
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 55 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 14 hours
- You could travel this distance about 152 times to circle the Earth's equator