Albuquerque to Dayton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1270.3 miles 2044.3 km · straight line
1396.7 miles actual route 2247.7 km · driving distance
24h 53min estimated drive time
$134 - $165 estimated fuel cost
~3h 3min flight time
69° ENE bearing direction

How far is Albuquerque from Dayton?

The distance from Albuquerque to Dayton is 1270.3 miles (2044.3 km) as the crow flies. Dayton is located ENE of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1396.7 miles, taking about 24h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 3min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico and Dayton in Ohio.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Albuquerque and Dayton. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Albuquerque to Dayton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 53min $134 - $165 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 52min $112–$210* Budget
Train ~32h 21min $168–$489* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albuquerque & Dayton

Quick Facts

Albuquerque
35.08°N, 106.65°W
America/Denver
1520m elevation
Dayton
39.76°N, 84.19°W
America/New_York
225m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 423 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 106 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM