Charlottesville to Dayton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Charlottesville from Dayton?

The distance from Charlottesville to Dayton is 329.6 miles (530.5 km) as the crow flies. Dayton is located WNW of Charlottesville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 395.6 miles, taking about 7h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Charlottesville in Virginia 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 Charlottesville 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.