Chattanooga to Dayton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Chattanooga from Dayton?

The distance from Chattanooga to Dayton is 331.4 miles (533.3 km) as the crow flies. Dayton is located N of Chattanooga. By car, the driving distance is approximately 397.7 miles, taking about 8h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Chattanooga in Tennessee 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Chattanooga 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.