Columbus, Ohio to Dayton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

64.8 miles 104.3 km · straight line
71.3 miles actual route 114.8 km · driving distance
1h 23min estimated drive time
$7 - $8 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
258° WSW bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Dayton?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Dayton is 64.8 miles (104.3 km) as the crow flies. Dayton is located WSW of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 71.3 miles, taking about 1h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. 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. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Columbus, Ohio and Dayton. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Columbus, Ohio to Dayton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 23min $7 - $8 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 40min $6–$11* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Dayton

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m elevation
Dayton
39.76°N, 84.19°W
America/New_York
225m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 22 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 384.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM