Distance from Columbus to Charleston by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Columbus (OH) to Charleston (SC) is 523 miles or 842 kilometers or 455 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Columbus to Charleston is 634 miles (1021 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 111 miles or 179 km.

Columbus to Charleston Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Columbus, OH and Charleston, SC
This map shows the distance from Columbus, OH, Usa to Charleston, SC, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Columbus, Ohio to Charleston, South Carolina is displayed below.

Driving distance from Columbus, OH to Charleston, SC

The driving distance from Columbus, Ohio to Charleston, South Carolina is 634 miles or 1021 km.
The total driving distance from Columbus, OH to Charleston, SC is 634 miles or 1021 kilometers. Your trip begins in Columbus, Ohio. It ends in Charleston, South Carolina.
The driving distance from Columbus, Ohio to Charleston, South Carolina is approximately 634 miles (1021 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 12 to 13 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Columbus, OH to Charleston, SC

How long is the drive from Columbus, OH to Charleston, SC?
The total driving time is 12 hours, 16 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Columbus to Charleston take?
Columbus and Charleston are 12 hours 16 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Columbus and Charleston

Time difference between Columbus (OH) and Charleston (SC) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in Columbus	Current local time in Charleston
2025-12-18, 22:56:45 EST	2025-12-18, 22:56:45 EST

How Far is it Between Columbus Ohio, USA and Charleston South Carolina, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Columbus, OH and Charleston, SC in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	634 mi	1021 km	550.57 nmi
Straight line distance	523 mi	842 km	455 nmi
Difference	111 mi	179 km	95 nmi

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