Lancaster, Ohio to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

347.3 miles 559 km · straight line
442 miles actual route 711.3 km · driving distance
8h 42min estimated drive time
$43 - $52 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
140° SE bearing direction

How far is Lancaster, Ohio from Raleigh?

The distance from Lancaster, Ohio to Raleigh is 347.3 miles (559 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located SE of Lancaster, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 442 miles, taking about 8h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Lancaster, Ohio in Ohio and Raleigh 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 Lancaster, Ohio and Raleigh. 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 Lancaster, Ohio to Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 42min $43 - $52 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 26min $35–$66* Budget
Train ~8h 16min $53–$155* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lancaster, Ohio & Raleigh

Quick Facts

Lancaster, Ohio
39.71°N, 82.60°W
America/New_York
268m elevation
Raleigh
35.78°N, 78.64°W
America/New_York
96m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 116 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 71.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM