There are 6 ways to get from Dayton to Franklin by car, plane, bus (Greyhound), taxi, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly
best- Drive from Dayton to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar
- Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Nashville (BNA)plane SDF - BNA
4h 15m$148–556Drive 341.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dayton to Franklincar 341.8 mi
5h 51m$63–91Bus
- Take the bus from Meijer - Middletown to Government Square Area Dbus Cl
- Take the bus from Covington Bus Stop to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0135
8h 25m$162–217Fly from Dayton
- Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Nashville (BNA)plane DAY - BNA
6h 23m$147–537Taxi, bus to Covington, fly
- Take the taxi from Dayton to Meijer - Middletowntaxi
- Take the bus from Meijer - Middletown to Government Square Area Dbus
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Nashville (BNA)plane CVG - BNA
4h 53m$1,027–1,157Taxi, bus to Indianapolis, fly
- Take the taxi from Dayton to Oxfordtaxi
- Take the bus from Oxford to Indianapolisbus
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Nashville (BNA)plane IND - BNA
7h 16m$505–1,374
Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Nashville (BNA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dayton to Franklin is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Dayton to Franklin is to drive and fly which takes 4h 15m and costs $140 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Dayton to Franklin station. However, there are services departing from Meijer - Middletown and arriving at Nashville Bus Station via 3rd at Main and Covington Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
The distance between Dayton and Franklin is 330 miles. The road distance is 343.8 miles.
The best way to get from Dayton to Franklin without a car is to bus which takes 8h 25m and costs $160 - $220.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Dayton to Franklin, including transfers.
Dayton to Franklin bus services, operated by Butler County RTA, depart from Meijer - Middletown station.
The best way to get from Dayton to Franklin is to bus which takes 8h 25m and costs $160 - $220. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $140 - $550 and takes 6h 23m.
Dayton to Franklin bus services, operated by Butler County RTA, arrive at Government Square Area D station.
Franklin is 1h behind Dayton. It is currently 4:03 PM in Dayton and 3:03 PM in Franklin.
What companies run services between Dayton, OH, USA and Franklin, TN, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Dayton to Franklin via Meijer - Middletown, Government Square Area D, 3rd at Main, Madison at RiverCenter, Covington Bus Stop, and Nashville Bus Station in around 8h 25m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Dayton (DAY) to Nashville (BNA) hourly.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–430
Flights from Covington to Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from Indianapolis to Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dayton to Nashville via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Flights from Dayton to Nashville via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Dayton to Nashville via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Dayton to Nashville via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Dayton to Nashville via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Flights from Dayton to Nashville via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–500
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Dayton to Nashville via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
- Phone
- +1 513-785-5237
- Website
- butlercountyrta.com
Bus from Meijer - Middletown to Government Square Area D
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- http://www.butlercountyrta.com
- Schedules at
- http://www.butlercountyrta.com/schedules-maps
Bus from Meijer - Middletown to Government Square Area D
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- http://www.butlercountyrta.com
- Schedules at
- http://www.butlercountyrta.com/schedules-maps
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Covington Bus Stop to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Oxford to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–45
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- $55–130
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Walt's Taxi Cab Service
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Yes, the driving distance between Dayton to Franklin is 344 miles. It takes approximately 5h 51m to drive from Dayton to Franklin.
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