Dayton, TN Road Trips
With 7 routes heading out and 1 heading in, Dayton, TN works well as a modest departure point in the Southeast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 80-mile quick runs to 351-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Dayton, TN head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
350.8 mi
New South Memphis, TN
Quickest Drive
44m
Cleveland, TN
Plan Around Dayton, TN
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Dayton, TN is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Dayton, TN
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Dayton, TN
Dayton, TN to New South Memphis, TN
Dayton, TN to Memphis, TN
Dayton, TN to Clarksville, TN
Dayton, TN to Nashville, TN
Dayton, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN
Dayton, TN to Murfreesboro, TN
Dayton, TN to Knoxville, TN
Driving from Dayton, TN
The typical drive from Dayton, TN covers about 190 miles and takes around 3h 49m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 351 miles (6h 49m), while the shortest is just 80 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Dayton, TN include New South Memphis, TN (350.8 mi, 6h 49m), Memphis, TN (348.9 mi, 6h 43m), Clarksville, TN (188.4 mi, 3h 53m), Nashville, TN (142.8 mi, 3h 2m), and City of Murfreesboro, TN (109 mi, 2h 23m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in TN currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 190-mile trip from Dayton, TN, budget about $28 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 7 mapped routes leaving Dayton, TN and 1 routes heading into Dayton, TN, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 80 to 351 miles.
The longest mapped route from Dayton, TN covers 351 miles and takes approximately 6h 49m. Shorter options start at just 80 miles.
The average route from Dayton, TN runs about 190 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 49m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 190-mile trip from Dayton, TN costs roughly $28 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Dayton, TN include New South Memphis, TN, Memphis, TN, Clarksville, TN and Nashville, TN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Dayton, TN by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
7,191
Median Income
$56,692
Median Home Value
$152,200
Median Age
39.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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