Day trip from Cincinnati to Dayton
Dayton lies 76 km (47 mi) north of Cincinnati, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 76 km (47 mi) apart, Dayton is a realistic day trip from Cincinnati: about 1 h 14 min each way by road.
| Cincinnati | Dayton | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 311,097 | 135,512 |
| Elevation | 267 m (876 ft) | 237 m (778 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 45201–45999 | 45401–45490 |
What to see in Dayton
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Dayton Metro Library | 2,508,844 | 2017 |
| Dayton Art Institute | 303,834 | — |
The busiest is Dayton Metro Library at 2,508,844 visitors in 2017. At that volume, anything with a gate is worth a timed ticket or an early start.
Where to book tours and tickets in Dayton
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Staying in Dayton
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Common questions
How far is Dayton from Cincinnati?
76 km (47 mi) in a straight line, north of Cincinnati; by road roughly 92 km (57 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cincinnati to Dayton by road?
About 1 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cincinnati 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.