Columbus, Ohio to Waterford: Road Trip Guide & Distance

190 miles 305.7 km · straight line
225.9 miles actual route 363.5 km · driving distance
4h 31min estimated drive time
$22 - $27 estimated fuel cost
~53min flight time
354° N bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Waterford?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Waterford is 190 miles (305.7 km) as the crow flies. Waterford is located N of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 225.9 miles, taking about 4h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 53min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio and Waterford in Michigan.

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. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 31min $22 - $27 Flexible stops
Fly ~53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~5h 25min $18–$34* Budget
Train ~4h 17min $27–$79* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Waterford

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m elevation
Waterford
42.69°N, 83.41°W
America/Detroit
294m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 63 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 16 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 131.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM