How far is Washington, WA from Columbus, OH?
The driving distance from Washington, WA to Columbus, OH is about 2313.7 miles (3723.6 km), with a travel time of about 41h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1922.9 miles (3094.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 82h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 41h 03m.
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Township in Jones County, South Dakota
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Washington and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington and Columbus.
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Start on the route
123 m · 31 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Tigner Road
741 ft · 24 sec · Tigner Road
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Turn left onto Hinman Drive
2651 ft · 1 min · Hinman Drive
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Turn right onto Pioneer Drive
683 ft · 22 sec · Pioneer Drive
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Turn left onto Wescott Drive
2693 ft · 1 min · Wescott Drive
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Turn right onto Sunset Highway
2323 ft · 1 min · Sunset Highway
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Turn left onto Goodwin Road
2028 ft · 56 sec · Goodwin Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hay Canyon Road
38 m · 4 sec · Hay Canyon Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Hay Canyon Road
85 m · 10 sec · Hay Canyon Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US 2
9.2 mi · 13 min · US 2
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US2, US97
40 m · 6 sec
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Exit the rotary
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Sunset Highway
3.8 mi · 7 min · Sunset Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on State Route 28
26 mi · 34 min · State Route 28
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward White Trail Road
5 m · 1 sec · White Trail Road
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Exit the roundabout onto White Trail Road
8.8 mi · 12 min · White Trail Road
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Turn right onto State Route 281
2.9 mi · 4 min · State Route 281
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Turn left onto Burke Spur
1.7 mi · 2 min · Burke Spur
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Take the exit straight
1610 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
125.8 mi · 2 hr 15 min
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Merge slight right
315.4 mi · 5 hr 22 min
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Keep slight right
110.8 mi · 1 hr 51 min
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Continue straight
6.9 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
113 mi · 1 hr 53 min
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Sheridan
54 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 212 East: Little Bighorn Battlefield, Broadus
2032 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left
42.1 mi · 50 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 212
66 m · 5 sec · US Highway 212
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 212
20.1 mi · 24 min · US Highway 212
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Continue on Main Street
3072 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 212
43.7 mi · 51 min · US Highway 212
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Turn right onto Park Avenue
2986 ft · 1 min · Park Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 212
93.7 mi · 1 hr 47 min · US Highway 212
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Turn right onto North 5th Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 min · North 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto SD Highway 34
17.5 mi · 21 min · SD Highway 34
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Take the ramp left
10.7 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
23.6 mi · 24 min
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Continue straight
338.5 mi · 5 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right
2349 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
164 mi · 2 hr 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 880 East: Des Moines
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
16 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Des Moines
1.1 km · 44 sec
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Merge slight right
94.9 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35, I 80 East: Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City
14.4 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left
179.9 mi · 3 hr 16 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
72.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 474 East: Indianapolis
1.6 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
13.8 mi · 15 min
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Merge slight left
27 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South, I 74 East, US 51 South: Saint Louis, Indianapolis
6.6 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business North: Indianapolis, Decatur
159.9 mi · 2 hr 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 465 North, US 136 West: Crawfordsville Road, Speedway
872 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 136 West: Crawfordsville Road
2065 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto Crawfordsville Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Crawfordsville Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 16th Street
66 m · 9 sec · West 16th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West 16th Street
3 mi · 7 min · West 16th Street
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Turn right onto Indiana Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Indiana Avenue
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Turn left onto West 10th Street
2163 ft · 1 min · West 10th Street
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Turn left onto North West Street
155 m · 23 sec · North West Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 65 South
2900 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight right
2788 ft · 46 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Dayton
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
74.5 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight left
24.2 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight left
20.9 mi · 24 min
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Keep slight left
49.2 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 23: Third Street, Fourth Street
747 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 23 South: Third Street
686 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto North Third Street
1.5 km · 3 min · North Third Street
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Turn right onto East State Street
32 m · 4 sec · East State Street
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Turn right
27 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Washington and Columbus.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
SD Highway 34
Continue straight
338 mi · 05h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Washington and Sunny near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Washington to Columbus?
The road trip is about 2313.7 miles (3723.6 km) and usually takes 41h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Okaton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1154.7 miles from Washington and 1159 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1922.9 miles (3094.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 390.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 3 hour time difference between Washington and Columbus, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Washington and Sunny near Columbus.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Washington and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 1922.89 mi (3094.59 km).
#1 Washington
Located in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States, Washington is known for its diverse landscapes, including the Olympic Mountains and the Columbia River.
| Population | 7,693,612 |
| Coordinates | 47.5001200, -120.5014700 |
| Altitude | 555 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Columbus
The fifteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Columbus metropolitan area.
| Population | 884,356 |
| Coordinates | 39.9611800, -82.9987900 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
End: Columbus (-82.99879, 39.96118)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 3724 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 77h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 57h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 46h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 38h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 33h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 28h 51m |