Columbus, Ohio to Jacksonville, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

383.8 miles 617.6 km · straight line
415.9 miles actual route 669.4 km · driving distance
7h 55min estimated drive time
$40 - $49 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
270° W bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Jacksonville, Illinois?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Jacksonville, Illinois is 383.8 miles (617.6 km) as the crow flies. Jacksonville, Illinois is located W of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 415.9 miles, taking about 7h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio and Jacksonville, Illinois 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 Jacksonville, Illinois. 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 Jacksonville, Illinois

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 55min $40 - $49 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 30min $33–$62* Budget
Train ~7h 31min $50–$146* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Jacksonville, Illinois

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m elevation
Jacksonville, Illinois
39.73°N, 90.23°W
America/Chicago
186m 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 64.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM