Dayton to Hickory: Road Trip Guide & Distance
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
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Quick Facts
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