Cincinnati to Daytona Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

711.8 miles 1145.6 km · straight line
854.2 miles estimated 1374.7 km · driving distance
17h 11min estimated drive time
$82 - $101 estimated fuel cost
~1h 56min flight time
163° SSE bearing direction

How far is Cincinnati from Daytona Beach?

The distance from Cincinnati to Daytona Beach is 711.8 miles (1145.6 km) as the crow flies. Daytona Beach is located SSE of Cincinnati. By car, the driving distance is approximately 854.2 miles, taking about 17h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 56min. Both are located in United States — Cincinnati in Ohio and Daytona Beach in Florida.

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 Cincinnati and Daytona Beach. 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 Cincinnati to Daytona Beach

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 11min $82 - $101 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 37min $68–$128* Budget
Train ~22h 20min $103–$299* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cincinnati & Daytona Beach

Quick Facts

Cincinnati
39.10°N, 84.51°W
America/New_York
267m elevation
Daytona Beach
29.21°N, 81.02°W
America/New_York
3m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 237 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 59 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients