Dayton to Radford: Road Trip Guide & Distance

266.8 miles 429.4 km · straight line
333.6 miles estimated 536.8 km · driving distance
6h 43min estimated drive time
$32 - $40 estimated fuel cost
~1h 2min flight time
132° SE bearing direction

How far is Dayton from Radford?

The distance from Dayton to Radford is 266.8 miles (429.4 km) as the crow flies. Radford is located SE of Dayton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 333.6 miles, taking about 6h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 2min. Both are located in United States — Dayton in Ohio and Radford in Virginia.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Radford. 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 Radford

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 43min $32 - $40 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 4min $27–$50* Budget
Train ~6h 23min $40–$117* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dayton & Radford

Quick Facts

Dayton
39.76°N, 84.19°W
America/New_York
225m elevation
Radford
37.13°N, 80.58°W
America/New_York
567m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 89 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 22 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 93.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients