How far is Columbus, NC from Raleigh, NC?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Columbus and Raleigh is 203.31 miles (327.19 km).

Flight distance from Columbus, NC to Raleigh, NC is 203.31 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 29 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 26 minutes to travel from Columbus to Raleigh with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Columbus, North Carolina to Raleigh, North Carolina is: 245.55 miles (395.18 km) by car.

Driving from Columbus to Raleigh will take approximately 04 hours 00 minutes.

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#1 Columbus

Town in Polk County, North Carolina, United States

Population 1007
GPS Coordinates 35°15'11"N 82°11'49"W
Latitude 35.2531700
Longitude -82.1970600
Altitude 336
Country United States
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#2 Raleigh

The capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is a major center for business, government, and education. The city is home to a number of Fortune 500 companies, as well as the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, one of the top public universities in the country. Raleigh is also a popular tourist destination, known for its many parks and gardens, its vibrant arts and culture scene, and its mild climate.

Population 474414
GPS Coordinates 35°46'20"N 78°38'19"W
Latitude 35.7721000
Longitude -78.6386100
Altitude 96
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Columbus and Raleigh

The distance between Columbus and Raleigh is 395 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 23 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Columbus and Raleigh. The current time is 19:02:16.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 08 hours 10 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 06 hours 08 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 04 hours 54 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 04 hours 05 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 30 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 16 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 03 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 32.8 liters (8.66 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Columbus and Raleigh.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Columbus to Raleigh is $27.95 (diesel $36.76).

North Carolina gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.23 $3.63 $4.01 $4.24
Total $27.95 $31.46 $34.75 $36.76

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in North Carolina ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.226 (Diesel $4.243) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 26, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Columbus and Raleigh (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Columbus 84.43 miles (136 km)

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Driving distance from Concord, NC to Columbus 104.83 miles (169 km)

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Driving distance from Durham, NC to Columbus 223.27 miles (359 km)

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Driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Columbus 223.49 miles (360 km)

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Driving distance from Greensboro, NC to Columbus 171.21 miles (276 km)

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Driving distance from High Point, NC to Columbus 156.67 miles (252 km)

Driving distance from West Raleigh, NC to Columbus 244.16 miles (393 km)

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Driving distance from Wilmington, NC to Columbus 285.93 miles (460 km)

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Driving distance from Winston-Salem, NC to Columbus 141.06 miles (227 km)

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