Columbus, Ohio to Wake Forest: Road Trip Guide & Distance

367.9 miles 592.1 km · straight line
471.7 miles actual route 759.2 km · driving distance
9h 23min estimated drive time
$45 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
137° SE bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Wake Forest?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Wake Forest is 367.9 miles (592.1 km) as the crow flies. Wake Forest is located SE of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 471.7 miles, taking about 9h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio and Wake Forest in North Carolina.

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 Wake Forest. 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 Wake Forest

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 23min $45 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 16min $38–$71* Budget
Train ~8h 55min $57–$165* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Wake Forest

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m elevation
Wake Forest
35.98°N, 78.51°W
America/New_York
119m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 123 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 67.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM