Atlanta to Dayton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

415.4 miles 668.5 km · straight line
501.9 miles actual route 807.8 km · driving distance
9h 33min estimated drive time
$48 - $59 estimated fuel cost
~1h 20min flight time
1° N bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Dayton?

The distance from Atlanta to Dayton is 415.4 miles (668.5 km) as the crow flies. Dayton is located N of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 501.9 miles, taking about 9h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia and Dayton in Ohio.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for Atlanta 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 Atlanta to Dayton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 33min $48 - $59 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 28min $40–$75* Budget
Train ~9h 4min $60–$176* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m 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 138 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 59.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM