Columbus, Ohio to Miami: Road Trip Guide & Distance

994.4 miles 1600.3 km · straight line
1147.8 miles actual route 1847.2 km · driving distance
21h 39min estimated drive time
$110 - $136 estimated fuel cost
~2h 30min flight time
170° S bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Miami?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Miami is 994.4 miles (1600.3 km) as the crow flies. Miami is located S of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1147.8 miles, taking about 21h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 30min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio and Miami in Florida.

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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey. 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 Miami. 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 Miami

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 39min $110 - $136 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 59min $92–$172* Budget
Train ~28h 9min $138–$402* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Miami

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m elevation
Miami
25.76°N, 80.19°W
America/New_York
2m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 331 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 83 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM