Dayton to Milwaukee: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Dayton from Milwaukee?
The distance from Dayton to Milwaukee is 297.3 miles (478.5 km) as the crow flies. Milwaukee is located NW of Dayton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 378.3 miles, taking about 7h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Dayton in Ohio and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.
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 Milwaukee. 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.
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Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 99 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
- You could travel this distance about 83.8 times to circle the Earth's equator