Dayton to Florence, Alabama: Road Trip Guide & Distance

392.5 miles 631.7 km · straight line
471 miles estimated 758 km · driving distance
9h 29min estimated drive time
$45 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
210° SSW bearing direction

How far is Dayton from Florence, Alabama?

The distance from Dayton to Florence, Alabama is 392.5 miles (631.7 km) as the crow flies. Florence, Alabama is located SSW of Dayton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 471 miles, taking about 9h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Dayton in Ohio and Florence, Alabama in Alabama.

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 Dayton and Florence, Alabama. 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 Dayton to Florence, Alabama

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 29min $45 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 23min $38–$71* Budget
Train ~9h 1min $57–$165* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dayton & Florence, Alabama

Quick Facts

Dayton
39.76°N, 84.19°W
America/New_York
225m elevation
Florence, Alabama
34.80°N, 87.68°W
America/Chicago
167m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 131 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 63.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients