Columbus, Ohio to Orlando: Road Trip Guide & Distance

794.6 miles 1278.8 km · straight line
945.2 miles actual route 1521.1 km · driving distance
17h 52min estimated drive time
$91 - $112 estimated fuel cost
~2h 6min flight time
173° S bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Orlando?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Orlando is 794.6 miles (1278.8 km) as the crow flies. Orlando is located S of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 945.2 miles, taking about 17h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 6min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio and Orlando 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 Orlando. 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 Orlando

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 52min $91 - $112 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 26min $76–$142* Budget
Train ~23h 14min $113–$331* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Orlando

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m elevation
Orlando
28.54°N, 81.38°W
America/New_York
34m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 265 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 66 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM