Dayton to Hickory: Road Trip Guide & Distance

318.7 miles 512.9 km · straight line
382.5 miles estimated 615.5 km · driving distance
7h 42min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
150° SSE bearing direction

How far is Dayton from Hickory?

The distance from Dayton to Hickory is 318.7 miles (512.9 km) as the crow flies. Hickory is located SSE of Dayton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 382.5 miles, taking about 7h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Dayton in Ohio and Hickory in North Carolina.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Dayton and Hickory. 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 Hickory

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 42min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 14min $31–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 19min $46–$134* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dayton & Hickory

Quick Facts

Dayton
39.76°N, 84.19°W
America/New_York
225m elevation
Hickory
35.73°N, 81.34°W
America/New_York
350m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 106 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 78.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients