Columbus, Ohio to Roanoke: Road Trip Guide & Distance

248.5 miles 400 km · straight line
332.4 miles actual route 535 km · driving distance
6h 55min estimated drive time
$32 - $39 estimated fuel cost
~1h 0min flight time
137° SE bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Roanoke?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Roanoke is 248.5 miles (400 km) as the crow flies. Roanoke is located SE of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 332.4 miles, taking about 6h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 0min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio and Roanoke in Virginia.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Roanoke. 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 Roanoke

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 55min $32 - $39 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 18min $27–$50* Budget
Train ~6h 34min $40–$116* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Roanoke

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m elevation
Roanoke
37.27°N, 79.94°W
America/New_York
285m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 83 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 21 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 100.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM