Fairfield, Ohio to Hickory: Road Trip Guide & Distance

305.6 miles 491.8 km · straight line
382 miles estimated 614.8 km · driving distance
7h 41min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
144° SE bearing direction

How far is Fairfield, Ohio from Hickory?

The distance from Fairfield, Ohio to Hickory is 305.6 miles (491.8 km) as the crow flies. Hickory is located SE of Fairfield, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 382 miles, taking about 7h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Fairfield, Ohio in Ohio and Hickory in North Carolina.

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 Fairfield, Ohio and Hickory. 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 Fairfield, Ohio to Hickory

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 41min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 13min $31–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 18min $46–$134* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fairfield, Ohio & Hickory

Quick Facts

Fairfield, Ohio
39.35°N, 84.56°W
America/New_York
180m elevation
Hickory
35.73°N, 81.34°W
America/New_York
350m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 102 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 81.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients