Columbus, Ohio to Zion, Utah: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1623.5 miles 2612.7 km · straight line
1891.7 miles actual route 3044.4 km · driving distance
33h 40min estimated drive time
$182 - $224 estimated fuel cost
~3h 46min flight time
273° W bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Zion, Utah?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Zion, Utah is 1623.5 miles (2612.7 km) as the crow flies. Zion, Utah is located W of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1891.7 miles, taking about 33h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 46min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio and Zion, Utah in Utah.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 33h 40min $182 - $224 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~40h 24min $151–$284* Budget
Train ~43h 46min $227–$662* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Zion, Utah

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m elevation
Zion, Utah
37.30°N, 113.03°W
America/Denver
1219m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 541 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 135 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM