Columbus, Ohio to Downers Grove: Road Trip Guide & Distance

291.2 miles 468.7 km · straight line
368.3 miles actual route 592.8 km · driving distance
7h 7min estimated drive time
$35 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
298° WNW bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Downers Grove?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Downers Grove is 291.2 miles (468.7 km) as the crow flies. Downers Grove is located WNW of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 368.3 miles, taking about 7h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio and Downers Grove in Illinois.

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 Downers Grove. 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 Downers Grove

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 7min $35 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 32min $29–$55* Budget
Train ~6h 46min $44–$129* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Downers Grove

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m elevation
Downers Grove
41.81°N, 88.01°W
America/Chicago
226m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 97 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 85.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM