Distance from Columbus to Dayton by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Columbus (OH) to Dayton (OH) is 66 miles or 107 kilometers or 58 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Columbus to Dayton is 71 miles (115 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 5 miles or 8 km.

Flight distance from Columbus, OH to Dayton, OH in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Columbus and Dayton is 66 miles or 107 km.
The nearest airport to Columbus, is John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and the nearest airport to Dayton, is Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG).

What is the average flight time from Columbus to Dayton?

Flight time from Columbus, OH to Dayton, OH is 0 hours 9 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Columbus to Dayton Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Columbus, OH and Dayton, OH
This map shows the distance from Columbus, OH, Usa to Dayton, OH, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Columbus, Ohio to Dayton, Ohio is displayed below.

Driving distance from Columbus, OH to Dayton, OH

The driving distance from Columbus, Ohio to Dayton, Ohio is 71 miles or 115 km.
The total driving distance from Columbus, OH to Dayton, OH is 71 miles or 115 kilometers. Your trip begins in Columbus, Ohio. It ends in Dayton, Ohio.
The driving distance from Columbus, Ohio to Dayton, Ohio is approximately 71 miles (115 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 1 to 2 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Columbus, OH to Dayton, OH

How long is the drive from Columbus, OH to Dayton, OH?
The total driving time is 1 hours, 23 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Columbus to Dayton take?
Columbus and Dayton are 1 hours 23 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Columbus and Dayton

Time difference between Columbus (OH) and Dayton (OH) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in ColumbusCurrent local time in Dayton
2025-12-19, 04:30:14 EST2025-12-19, 04:30:14 EST
How Far is it Between Columbus Ohio, USA and Dayton Ohio, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Columbus, OH and Dayton, OH in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 71 mi 115 km 61.66 nmi
Straight line distance 66 mi 107 km 58 nmi
Difference 5 mi 8 km 3 nmi

Columbus Details

Columbus is located in Ohio, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 39° 59' 6.9'' Longitude: W 82° 59' 5.2''
Latitude39.98524
Longitude-82.98477
StateOhio
Nearest airports to Columbus

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Dayton Details

Dayton is located in Ohio, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 39° 46' 38.6'' Longitude: W 84° 11' 58.7''
Latitude39.77739
Longitude-84.19963
StateOhio
Nearest airports to Dayton

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Columbus, OH and Dayton, OH
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 2 hours 23 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 1 hours 47 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 1 hours 35 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 1 hours 26 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 1 hours 18 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 1 hours 11 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 1 hours 6 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 1 hours 1 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 0 hours 57 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 0 hours 53 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 0 hours 50 minutes