Day trip from Cleveland to Dayton
Dayton lies 286 km (178 mi) south-west of Cleveland, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 286 km (178 mi) apart, Dayton is a realistic day trip from Cleveland: about 4 h 39 min each way by road.
| Cleveland | Dayton | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 365,379 | 135,512 |
| Elevation | 204 m (669 ft) | 237 m (778 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 44101–44199 | 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 Cleveland?
286 km (178 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Cleveland; by road roughly 349 km (217 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cleveland to Dayton by road?
About 4 h 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cleveland 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.