Columbus, Ohio to Providence: Road Trip Guide & Distance

618.1 miles 994.8 km · straight line
738.6 miles actual route 1188.7 km · driving distance
14h 10min estimated drive time
$71 - $87 estimated fuel cost
~1h 45min flight time
74° ENE bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Providence?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Providence is 618.1 miles (994.8 km) as the crow flies. Providence is located ENE of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 738.6 miles, taking about 14h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 45min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio and Providence in Rhode Island.

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 Providence. 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 Providence

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 10min $71 - $87 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 0min $59–$111* Budget
Train ~18h 25min $89–$259* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Providence

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m elevation
Providence
41.82°N, 71.41°W
America/New_York
23m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 206 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM