Distance from Columbus to Detroit by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Columbus (OH) to Detroit (MI) is 163 miles or 261 kilometers or 141 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Columbus to Detroit is 188 miles (304 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 25 miles or 43 km.

Columbus to Detroit Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Columbus, OH to Detroit, MI

The driving distance from Columbus, Ohio to Detroit, Michigan is 188 miles or 304 km.
The total driving distance from Columbus, OH to Detroit, MI is 188 miles or 304 kilometers. Your trip begins in Columbus, Ohio. It ends in Detroit, Michigan.
The driving distance from Columbus, Ohio to Detroit, Michigan is approximately 188 miles (304 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 3 to 4 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Columbus, OH to Detroit, MI

How long is the drive from Columbus, OH to Detroit, MI?
The total driving time is 3 hours, 58 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Columbus to Detroit take?
Columbus and Detroit are 3 hours 58 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 Detroit

Time difference between Columbus (OH) and Detroit (MI) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in Columbus	Current local time in Detroit
2025-12-19, 20:39:57 EST	2025-12-19, 20:39:57 EST

How Far is it Between Columbus Ohio, USA and Detroit Michigan, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	188 mi	304 km	163.26 nmi
Straight line distance	163 mi	261 km	141 nmi
Difference	25 mi	43 km	22 nmi

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