Dayton to Lynchburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

317.1 miles 510.4 km · straight line
380.6 miles estimated 612.5 km · driving distance
7h 39min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
119° ESE bearing direction

How far is Dayton from Lynchburg?

The distance from Dayton to Lynchburg is 317.1 miles (510.4 km) as the crow flies. Lynchburg is located ESE of Dayton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 380.6 miles, taking about 7h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Dayton in Ohio and Lynchburg in Virginia.

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 Lynchburg. 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 Lynchburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 39min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 11min $30–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 16min $46–$133* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dayton & Lynchburg

Quick Facts

Dayton
39.76°N, 84.19°W
America/New_York
225m elevation
Lynchburg
37.41°N, 79.14°W
America/New_York
192m 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 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 78.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients