Columbus, Ohio to Ottawa, Ontario, Canada: Road Trip Guide & Distance

528.5 miles 850.6 km · straight line
651.5 miles actual route 1048.5 km · driving distance
12h 37min estimated drive time
$63 - $77 estimated fuel cost
~1h 34min flight time
42° NE bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is 528.5 miles (850.6 km) as the crow flies. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is located NE of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 651.5 miles, taking about 12h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 34min. Columbus, Ohio is in Ohio, United States, while Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is in Ontario, Canada.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Columbus, Ohio and Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. 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 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 37min $63 - $77 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 8min $52–$98* Budget
Train ~16h 24min $78–$228* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m elevation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
45.42°N, 75.70°W
America/Toronto
70m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 176 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 47.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM