Columbus, Ohio to Durham, North Carolina: Road Trip Guide & Distance

353.4 miles 568.8 km · straight line
448.9 miles actual route 722.4 km · driving distance
8h 49min estimated drive time
$43 - $53 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
140° SE bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Durham, North Carolina?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Durham, North Carolina is 353.4 miles (568.8 km) as the crow flies. Durham, North Carolina is located SE of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 448.9 miles, taking about 8h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio and Durham, North Carolina in North Carolina.

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, Ohio and Durham, North Carolina. 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 Durham, North Carolina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 49min $43 - $53 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 35min $36–$67* Budget
Train ~8h 23min $54–$157* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Durham, North Carolina

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m elevation
Durham, North Carolina
35.99°N, 78.90°W
America/New_York
123m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 118 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 70.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM