Columbus, Ohio to Lake in the Hills: Road Trip Guide & Distance

317.2 miles 510.5 km · straight line
367.5 miles actual route 591.5 km · driving distance
7h 53min estimated drive time
$35 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
301° WNW bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Lake in the Hills?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Lake in the Hills is 317.2 miles (510.5 km) as the crow flies. Lake in the Hills is located WNW of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 367.5 miles, taking about 7h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio and Lake in the Hills 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 Lake in the Hills. 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 Lake in the Hills

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 53min $35 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 28min $29–$55* Budget
Train ~7h 29min $44–$129* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Lake in the Hills

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m elevation
Lake in the Hills
42.18°N, 88.33°W
America/Chicago
264m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 106 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 78.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM