Austin, Texas to Dayton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1006.9 miles 1620.5 km · straight line
1180.7 miles actual route 1900.1 km · driving distance
21h 7min estimated drive time
$114 - $140 estimated fuel cost
~2h 32min flight time
46° NE bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Dayton?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Dayton is 1006.9 miles (1620.5 km) as the crow flies. Dayton is located NE of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1180.7 miles, taking about 21h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 32min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas 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 Austin, Texas 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 Austin, Texas to Dayton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 7min $114 - $140 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 20min $94–$177* Budget
Train ~27h 27min $142–$413* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Dayton

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m 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 336 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 84 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM