Columbus, Ohio to Wilmington, Delaware: Road Trip Guide & Distance

395.4 miles 636.4 km · straight line
461.7 miles actual route 743.1 km · driving distance
9h 0min estimated drive time
$44 - $55 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
90° E bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Wilmington, Delaware?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Wilmington, Delaware is 395.4 miles (636.4 km) as the crow flies. Wilmington, Delaware is located E of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 461.7 miles, taking about 9h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio and Wilmington, Delaware in Delaware.

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 Wilmington, Delaware. 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 Wilmington, Delaware

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 0min $44 - $55 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 48min $37–$69* Budget
Train ~8h 33min $55–$162* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Wilmington, Delaware

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m elevation
Wilmington, Delaware
39.75°N, 75.55°W
America/New_York
28m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 132 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 63 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM