Columbus, Ohio to Olney: Road Trip Guide & Distance

320.8 miles 516.3 km · straight line
385.7 miles actual route 620.7 km · driving distance
7h 34min estimated drive time
$37 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
98° E bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Olney?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Olney is 320.8 miles (516.3 km) as the crow flies. Olney is located E of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 385.7 miles, taking about 7h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio and Olney in Maryland.

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. 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 Olney. 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 Olney

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 34min $37 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 5min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~7h 11min $46–$135* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Olney

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m elevation
Olney
39.15°N, 77.07°W
America/New_York
165m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 107 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 77.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM