Columbus, Ohio to Richmond, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Columbus, Ohio from Richmond, Virginia?
The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Richmond, Virginia is 343.1 miles (552.2 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Virginia is located ESE of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 477.6 miles, taking about 9h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio and Richmond, Virginia 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 Richmond, Virginia. 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 Richmond, Virginia
Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Richmond, Virginia
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 114 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
- You could travel this distance about 72.6 times to circle the Earth's equator