Durham, North Carolina to Marion, Ohio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

391.5 miles 630.1 km · straight line
469.8 miles estimated 756.1 km · driving distance
9h 27min estimated drive time
$45 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
325° NW bearing direction

How far is Durham, North Carolina from Marion, Ohio?

The distance from Durham, North Carolina to Marion, Ohio is 391.5 miles (630.1 km) as the crow flies. Marion, Ohio is located NW of Durham, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 469.8 miles, taking about 9h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Durham, North Carolina in North Carolina and Marion, Ohio in Ohio.

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 Durham, North Carolina and Marion, Ohio. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Durham, North Carolina to Marion, Ohio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 27min $45 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 20min $38–$70* Budget
Train ~8h 59min $56–$164* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Durham, North Carolina & Marion, Ohio

Quick Facts

Durham, North Carolina
35.99°N, 78.90°W
America/New_York
123m elevation
Marion, Ohio
40.59°N, 83.13°W
America/New_York
299m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 131 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 63.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients