Columbus, Ohio to Glen Ellyn: Road Trip Guide & Distance

295.8 miles 476.1 km · straight line
376.4 miles actual route 605.7 km · driving distance
7h 18min estimated drive time
$36 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
298° WNW bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Glen Ellyn?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Glen Ellyn is 295.8 miles (476.1 km) as the crow flies. Glen Ellyn is located WNW of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 376.4 miles, taking about 7h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio and Glen Ellyn 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 Glen Ellyn. 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 Glen Ellyn

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 18min $36 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 46min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~6h 56min $45–$132* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Glen Ellyn

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m elevation
Glen Ellyn
41.88°N, 88.07°W
America/Chicago
226m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 99 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 84.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM