Columbus, Ohio to Reston: Road Trip Guide & Distance

309.4 miles 498 km · straight line
381.3 miles actual route 613.7 km · driving distance
7h 49min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
101° E bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Reston?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Reston is 309.4 miles (498 km) as the crow flies. Reston is located E of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 381.3 miles, taking about 7h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio and Reston in Virginia.

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 Reston. 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 Reston

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 49min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 23min $31–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 26min $46–$133* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Reston

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m elevation
Reston
38.97°N, 77.34°W
America/New_York
100m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 103 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 80.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM