Columbus, Ohio to Orem: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1509.4 miles 2429.2 km · straight line
1710.3 miles actual route 2752.4 km · driving distance
30h 23min estimated drive time
$165 - $203 estimated fuel cost
~3h 32min flight time
280° W bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Orem?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Orem is 1509.4 miles (2429.2 km) as the crow flies. Orem is located W of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1710.3 miles, taking about 30h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 32min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio and Orem in Utah.

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 Orem. 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 Orem

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 30h 23min $165 - $203 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~36h 28min $137–$257* Budget
Train ~39h 30min $205–$599* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Orem

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m elevation
Orem
40.30°N, 111.69°W
America/Denver
1455m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 503 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 126 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM