Cleveland, Tennessee to Dayton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Cleveland, Tennessee from Dayton?

The distance from Cleveland, Tennessee to Dayton is 320 miles (515 km) as the crow flies. Dayton is located N of Cleveland, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 384 miles, taking about 7h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Cleveland, Tennessee 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 Cleveland, Tennessee 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.