Columbus, Ohio to Fond du Lac: Road Trip Guide & Distance

384.3 miles 618.4 km · straight line
470.3 miles actual route 756.8 km · driving distance
9h 45min estimated drive time
$45 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
315° NW bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Fond du Lac?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Fond du Lac is 384.3 miles (618.4 km) as the crow flies. Fond du Lac is located NW of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 470.3 miles, taking about 9h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio and Fond du Lac in Wisconsin.

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 Fond du Lac. 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 Fond du Lac

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 45min $45 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 42min $38–$71* Budget
Train ~9h 16min $56–$165* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Fond du Lac

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m elevation
Fond du Lac
43.77°N, 88.44°W
America/Chicago
232m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 128 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 64.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM