Columbus, Ohio to Las Vegas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Las Vegas?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Las Vegas is 1758.2 miles (2829.6 km) as the crow flies. Las Vegas is located W of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2008.6 miles, taking about 35h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 2min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio and Las Vegas in Nevada.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Columbus, Ohio and Las Vegas. 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.