How far is Fayetteville, TN from Dayton, TN?
The driving distance from Fayetteville, TN to Dayton, TN is about 132.6 miles (213.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91 miles (146.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fayetteville and Dayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville and Dayton.
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Start on Main Avenue South
24 m · 5 sec · Main Avenue South
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Turn right onto College Street East
1224 ft · 21 sec · College Street East
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Continue on Mulberry Avenue
2596 ft · 48 sec · Mulberry Avenue
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Continue on Winchester Highway
16.8 mi · 19 min · Winchester Highway
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Continue on David Crockett Highway
13.1 mi · 15 min · David Crockett Highway
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Drive
3.7 mi · 4 min · Veterans Memorial Drive
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Take the exit slight right
1303 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right
56 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Cowan Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Cowan Highway
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Continue on Cumberland Street West
2.6 mi · 4 min · Cumberland Street West
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Continue on Sewanee Highway
5 mi · 7 min · Sewanee Highway
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Continue on Sollace M Freeman Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Sollace M Freeman Highway
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Continue on Sewanee Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Sewanee Highway
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Continue on David Crockett Highway
2171 ft · 37 sec · David Crockett Highway
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Continue on West Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1572 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 24;US 64
43.7 mi · 49 min · I 24;US 64
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27 North: Downtown Chattanooga
2163 ft · 47 sec
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Continue straight
22.3 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight right
16.2 mi · 20 min
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue
946 ft · 23 sec · 3rd Avenue
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Turn left onto Church Street
107 m · 18 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto 2nd Avenue
92 m · 13 sec · 2nd Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayetteville and Dayton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 24
Merge slight left onto I 24;US 64
43.7 mi · 00h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fayetteville and Sunny near Dayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fayetteville to Dayton?
The road trip is about 132.6 miles (213.4 km) and usually takes 02h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kimball is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.3 miles from Fayetteville and 66.3 miles from Dayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91 miles (146.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.65 one way or $35.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Fayetteville and Dayton, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fayetteville and Sunny near Dayton.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 90.96 mi (146.38 km).
#1 Fayetteville
City in Tennessee
| Population | 7,009 |
| Coordinates | 35.1520300, -86.5705500 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dayton
City and county seat in Rhea County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 7,332 |
| Coordinates | 35.4939600, -85.0124500 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dayton (-85.01245, 35.49396)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 213 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $17.65 | $35.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.90 | $39.81 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.78 | $43.56 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.82 | $49.65 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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