Charleston, South Carolina to Dayton: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Charleston, South Carolina from Dayton?
The distance from Charleston, South Carolina to Dayton is 537.5 miles (865 km) as the crow flies. Dayton is located NNW of Charleston, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 645 miles, taking about 12h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 35min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, South Carolina in South Carolina 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. 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 Charleston, South Carolina and Dayton. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.
How to Get from Charleston, South Carolina to Dayton
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 179 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
- You could travel this distance about 46.3 times to circle the Earth's equator