Columbus, Ohio to Sterling, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Sterling, Virginia?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Sterling, Virginia is 304.2 miles (489.6 km) as the crow flies. Sterling, Virginia is located E of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 373.9 miles, taking about 7h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio and Sterling, 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 Sterling, 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.