Driving from Columbus to Dayton
Dayton lies 104 km (65 mi) west of Columbus, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 1 h 25 min without stops, over roughly 127 km (79 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Columbus | Dayton | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 913,175 | 135,512 |
| Elevation | 242 m (794 ft) | 237 m (778 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 43085–43291 | 45401–45490 |
Where to book car hire from Columbus to Dayton
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Staying in Dayton
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Common questions
How far is Dayton from Columbus?
104 km (65 mi) in a straight line, west of Columbus; by road roughly 127 km (79 mi).
How long does it take to get from Columbus to Dayton by car?
About 1 h 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Columbus and Dayton?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.