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

407.4 miles 655.6 km · straight line
487.5 miles actual route 784.6 km · driving distance
9h 43min estimated drive time
$47 - $58 estimated fuel cost
~1h 19min flight time
145° SE bearing direction

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

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Fayetteville, North Carolina is 407.4 miles (655.6 km) as the crow flies. Fayetteville, North Carolina is located SE of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 487.5 miles, taking about 9h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 19min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio and Fayetteville, 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 Fayetteville, 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 Fayetteville, North Carolina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 43min $47 - $58 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 40min $39–$73* Budget
Train ~9h 14min $59–$171* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Fayetteville, North Carolina

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m elevation
Fayetteville, North Carolina
35.05°N, 78.88°W
America/New_York
29m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 136 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 61.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM