Columbus, Ohio to Lowell: Road Trip Guide & Distance

633.3 miles 1019.2 km · straight line
765.2 miles actual route 1231.4 km · driving distance
14h 38min estimated drive time
$74 - $91 estimated fuel cost
~1h 46min flight time
69° ENE bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Lowell?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Lowell is 633.3 miles (1019.2 km) as the crow flies. Lowell is located ENE of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 765.2 miles, taking about 14h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 46min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio and Lowell in Massachusetts.

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. 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 Lowell. 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 Lowell

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 38min $74 - $91 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 34min $61–$115* Budget
Train ~19h 1min $92–$268* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Lowell

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m elevation
Lowell
42.63°N, 71.32°W
America/New_York
36m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 211 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM