Columbus, Ohio to Rome, Georgia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

411.8 miles 662.7 km · straight line
512.1 miles actual route 824.2 km · driving distance
10h 1min estimated drive time
$49 - $61 estimated fuel cost
~1h 20min flight time
198° SSW bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Rome, Georgia?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Rome, Georgia is 411.8 miles (662.7 km) as the crow flies. Rome, Georgia is located SSW of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 512.1 miles, taking about 10h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio and Rome, Georgia in Georgia.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Columbus, Ohio and Rome, Georgia. 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 Rome, Georgia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 1min $49 - $61 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 1min $41–$77* Budget
Train ~9h 31min $61–$179* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Rome, Georgia

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m elevation
Rome, Georgia
34.26°N, 85.16°W
America/New_York
187m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 137 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 60.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM