Columbus, Ohio to Midland, Texas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1196.8 miles 1926.1 km · straight line
1340.2 miles actual route 2156.8 km · driving distance
24h 21min estimated drive time
$129 - $159 estimated fuel cost
~2h 54min flight time
249° WSW bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Midland, Texas?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Midland, Texas is 1196.8 miles (1926.1 km) as the crow flies. Midland, Texas is located WSW of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1340.2 miles, taking about 24h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 54min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio and Midland, Texas in Texas.

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 Midland, Texas. 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 Midland, Texas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 21min $129 - $159 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 13min $107–$201* Budget
Train ~31h 39min $161–$469* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Midland, Texas

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m elevation
Midland, Texas
32.00°N, 102.08°W
America/Chicago
848m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 399 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 100 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM