Ohio State: fly or drive?
Should you fly or drive to visit Ohio State in Columbus, Ohio? The nearest airport is CMH (Columbus, 15 min from campus). Here's how to decide based on where you're coming from.
Fri, Sep 11 → Sun, Sep 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults
2 nights
2 adults
The short answer
It depends. Drive if you're under 4 hours away; fly if over 7. Between 4 and 7 hours, drive for two colleges (the car's flexibility wins) and fly for one (the time savings wins).
Nearest airport
Airport
CMH
Columbus
Drive to campus
15 min
without traffic
Backup airport
—
none nearby
Fly-in program
No
standard visit
Drive times from major metros
| From | Distance | Drive time | Recommend |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 562 mi | 11 h 29 m | Either |
| Chicago, IL | 323 mi | 6 h 35 m | Either |
| Atlanta, GA | 518 mi | 10 h 34 m | Either |
| Dallas, TX | 1078 mi | 21 h 59 m | Fly |
| Los Angeles, CA | 2328 mi | 47 h 31 m | Fly |
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