Columbus, Ohio to Ithaca: Road Trip Guide & Distance

378.7 miles 609.4 km · straight line
466.8 miles actual route 751.3 km · driving distance
9h 1min estimated drive time
$45 - $55 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
61° ENE bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Ithaca?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Ithaca is 378.7 miles (609.4 km) as the crow flies. Ithaca is located ENE of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 466.8 miles, taking about 9h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio and Ithaca in New York.

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 Ithaca. 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 Ithaca

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 1min $45 - $55 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 49min $37–$70* Budget
Train ~8h 34min $56–$163* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Ithaca

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m elevation
Ithaca
42.44°N, 76.50°W
America/New_York
124m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 126 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 65.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM