Columbus, Ohio to Round Lake Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

312.7 miles 503.3 km · straight line
366.8 miles actual route 590.3 km · driving distance
7h 51min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
304° NW bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Round Lake Beach?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Round Lake Beach is 312.7 miles (503.3 km) as the crow flies. Round Lake Beach is located NW of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 366.8 miles, taking about 7h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio and Round Lake Beach in Illinois.

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 Round Lake Beach. 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 Round Lake Beach

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 51min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 25min $29–$55* Budget
Train ~7h 27min $44–$128* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Round Lake Beach

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m elevation
Round Lake Beach
42.37°N, 88.09°W
America/Chicago
233m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 104 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 79.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM