Dayton to Phoenix: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1599.5 miles 2574.2 km · straight line
1812.6 miles actual route 2917.1 km · driving distance
32h 39min estimated drive time
$174 - $215 estimated fuel cost
~3h 43min flight time
263° W bearing direction

How far is Dayton from Phoenix?

The distance from Dayton to Phoenix is 1599.5 miles (2574.2 km) as the crow flies. Phoenix is located W of Dayton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1812.6 miles, taking about 32h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 43min. Both are located in United States — Dayton in Ohio and Phoenix in Arizona.

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. 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. 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 Phoenix. 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 Phoenix

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 32h 39min $174 - $215 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~39h 11min $145–$272* Budget
Train ~42h 27min $218–$634* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dayton & Phoenix

Quick Facts

Dayton
39.76°N, 84.19°W
America/New_York
225m elevation
Phoenix
33.45°N, 112.07°W
America/Phoenix
331m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 533 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 133 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM