Columbus, Ohio to Hickory: Road Trip Guide & Distance

305.8 miles 492.1 km · straight line
412.8 miles actual route 664.4 km · driving distance
8h 4min estimated drive time
$40 - $49 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
162° SSE bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Hickory?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Hickory is 305.8 miles (492.1 km) as the crow flies. Hickory is located SSE of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 412.8 miles, taking about 8h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio and Hickory 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 Hickory. 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 Hickory

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 4min $40 - $49 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 41min $33–$62* Budget
Train ~7h 40min $50–$144* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Hickory

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m elevation
Hickory
35.73°N, 81.34°W
America/New_York
350m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 102 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 81.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM