Columbus, Ohio to Waukesha: Road Trip Guide & Distance

343.1 miles 552.1 km · straight line
419.9 miles actual route 675.7 km · driving distance
8h 51min estimated drive time
$40 - $50 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
310° NW bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Waukesha?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Waukesha is 343.1 miles (552.1 km) as the crow flies. Waukesha is located NW of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 419.9 miles, taking about 8h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio and Waukesha in Wisconsin.

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 Waukesha. 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 Waukesha

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 51min $40 - $50 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 37min $34–$63* Budget
Train ~8h 24min $50–$147* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Waukesha

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m elevation
Waukesha
43.01°N, 88.23°W
America/Chicago
248m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 114 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 72.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM