Baltimore to Dayton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

405.1 miles 652 km · straight line
472.6 miles actual route 760.6 km · driving distance
9h 8min estimated drive time
$45 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 19min flight time
277° W bearing direction

How far is Baltimore from Dayton?

The distance from Baltimore to Dayton is 405.1 miles (652 km) as the crow flies. Dayton is located W of Baltimore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 472.6 miles, taking about 9h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 19min. Both are located in United States — Baltimore in Maryland 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Baltimore 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 Baltimore to Dayton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 8min $45 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 58min $38–$71* Budget
Train ~8h 41min $57–$165* 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

Baltimore
39.29°N, 76.61°W
America/New_York
10m 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 135 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 61.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM