Columbus, Ohio to Lebanon, Tennessee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

315 miles 507 km · straight line
365.3 miles actual route 587.9 km · driving distance
7h 21min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
216° SW bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Lebanon, Tennessee?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Lebanon, Tennessee is 315 miles (507 km) as the crow flies. Lebanon, Tennessee is located SW of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 365.3 miles, taking about 7h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio and Lebanon, Tennessee in Tennessee.

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 Lebanon, Tennessee. 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 Lebanon, Tennessee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 21min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 49min $29–$55* Budget
Train ~6h 59min $44–$128* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Lebanon, Tennessee

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m elevation
Lebanon, Tennessee
36.21°N, 86.29°W
America/Chicago
161m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 105 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 79 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM