Columbus, Ohio to Outer Banks: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Columbus, Ohio from Outer Banks?
The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Outer Banks is 511.4 miles (823 km) as the crow flies. Outer Banks is located SE of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 685.1 miles, taking about 13h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio and Outer Banks in North Carolina.
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.
Coordinates come from public place data for Columbus, Ohio and Outer Banks. 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 Outer Banks
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 170 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
- You could travel this distance about 48.7 times to circle the Earth's equator