Dayton to Jacksonville, Florida: Road Trip Guide & Distance

666.9 miles 1073.2 km · straight line
837.4 miles actual route 1347.7 km · driving distance
15h 45min estimated drive time
$81 - $99 estimated fuel cost
~1h 50min flight time
167° SSE bearing direction

How far is Dayton from Jacksonville, Florida?

The distance from Dayton to Jacksonville, Florida is 666.9 miles (1073.2 km) as the crow flies. Jacksonville, Florida is located SSE of Dayton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 837.4 miles, taking about 15h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Dayton in Ohio and Jacksonville, Florida in Florida.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Dayton and Jacksonville, Florida. 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 Dayton to Jacksonville, Florida

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 45min $81 - $99 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 54min $67–$126* Budget
Train ~20h 29min $100–$293* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dayton & Jacksonville, Florida

Quick Facts

Dayton
39.76°N, 84.19°W
America/New_York
225m elevation
Jacksonville, Florida
30.33°N, 81.66°W
America/New_York
12m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 222 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM