Columbus, Ohio to Lancaster, Pennsylvania: Road Trip Guide & Distance

354.2 miles 570.1 km · straight line
403 miles actual route 648.5 km · driving distance
7h 49min estimated drive time
$39 - $48 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
87° E bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Lancaster, Pennsylvania?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 354.2 miles (570.1 km) as the crow flies. Lancaster, Pennsylvania is located E of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 403 miles, taking about 7h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio and Lancaster, Pennsylvania in Pennsylvania.

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 Lancaster, Pennsylvania. 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 Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 49min $39 - $48 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 23min $32–$60* Budget
Train ~7h 26min $48–$141* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m elevation
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
40.04°N, 76.31°W
America/New_York
119m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 118 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 70.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM