Columbus, Ohio to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

374.1 miles 602.1 km · straight line
469.5 miles actual route 755.6 km · driving distance
9h 20min estimated drive time
$45 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
139° SE bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Raleigh?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Raleigh is 374.1 miles (602.1 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located SE of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 469.5 miles, taking about 9h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio and Raleigh in North Carolina.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Raleigh. 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 Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 20min $45 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 12min $38–$70* Budget
Train ~8h 52min $56–$164* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Raleigh

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m elevation
Raleigh
35.78°N, 78.64°W
America/New_York
96m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 125 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 66.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM