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Birmingham → Columbus

Driving from Birmingham to Columbus

Columbus lies 206 km (128 mi) south-east of Birmingham, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.

Driving takes about 2 h 48 min without stops, over roughly 252 km (156 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.

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BirminghamColumbus
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Population196,357206,922
Elevation187 m (614 ft)75 m (246 ft)
Time nowUTC-5 (America/Chicago)UTC-4 (America/New_York)
Postal codes35201–3529831901–31999

Clocks in Columbus are 1 h ahead of Birmingham right now, so a 2 h 48 min journey lands 3 h 48 min later by the destination clock.

Where to book car hire from Birmingham to Columbus

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Staying in Columbus

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Common questions

How far is Columbus from Birmingham?

206 km (128 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Birmingham; by road roughly 252 km (156 mi).

How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Columbus by car?

About 2 h 48 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Birmingham and Columbus?

Columbus is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/New_York against America/Chicago).

Where these facts come from

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  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.