Columbus, Ohio to Moline: Road Trip Guide & Distance

407.6 miles 656 km · straight line
476.5 miles actual route 766.9 km · driving distance
8h 56min estimated drive time
$46 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 19min flight time
288° WNW bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Moline?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Moline is 407.6 miles (656 km) as the crow flies. Moline is located WNW of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 476.5 miles, taking about 8h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 19min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio and Moline in Illinois.

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 Moline. 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 Moline

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 56min $46 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 43min $38–$71* Budget
Train ~8h 29min $57–$167* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Moline

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m elevation
Moline
41.51°N, 90.52°W
America/Chicago
176m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 136 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 61.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM