Where is Dayton, Ohio, USA?

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Where is Dayton Located? - Dayton is a city located in the Montgomery County of Ohio, United States. Dayton lies between 41.0339862 Degrees North latitudes and 73.7629097 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Dayton Located?

Dayton is a city located in the Montgomery County of Ohio, United States. Dayton lies between 41.0339862 Degrees North latitudes and 73.7629097 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Dayton city is 137644 people and the city has a total area of 55.4 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Dayton, Ohio Quick Facts

PropertyDetails
CityDayton
CountyMontgomery County
StateOhio
State CapitalColumbus
US RegionMidwestern United States
Latitude39.7589°N
Longitude84.1916°W
Elevation738 ft (225 m)
Land Area55.65 sq mi
Water Area0.61 sq mi
Total Area56.26 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)137,644
Population DensityAbout 2,474 per sq mi
ZIP Codes45401, 45402, 45403, 45404, 45405, 45406, 45409, 45410, 45414, 45415, 45417, 45419, 45420, 45424, 45426, 45429, 45431, 45432, 45439, 45449, 45458
Area Code937
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST), UTC -5
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT), UTC -4
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code39-21000
Congressional DistrictOhio's 10th Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Dayton, Ohio

  • Kettering, Ohio - South - 4 mi
  • Riverside, Ohio - East - 5 mi
  • Trotwood, Ohio - West - 6 mi
  • Huber Heights, Ohio - Northeast - 8 mi
  • Beavercreek, Ohio - East - 9 mi
  • Fairborn, Ohio - East - 11 mi
  • Miamisburg, Ohio - South - 12 mi
  • Xenia, Ohio - East - 16 mi
  • Springfield, Ohio - East - 26 mi
  • Cincinnati, Ohio - South - 54 mi

Dayton, Ohio Climate and Weather Overview

MonthAvg High (°F)Avg Low (°F)Avg Rainfall (in)
January37222.7
April63424.2
July85664.4
October66462.8
Annual634441.0
Climate AttributeDetails
Climate Classification (Köppen)Humid Continental (Dfa)
Annual RainfallAbout 41 inches
Annual Sunshine DaysApproximately 176 days
Hurricane/Tornado RiskNo hurricane risk; moderate tornado risk
SnowfallAbout 23 inches annually

Driving Distances from Dayton, Ohio

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
KetteringOhio410 min
BeavercreekOhio915 min
FairbornOhio1118 min
MiamisburgOhio1218 min
XeniaOhio1625 min
SpringfieldOhio2635 min
MiddletownOhio3340 min
CincinnatiOhio541 hr
ColumbusOhio721 hr 15 min
IndianapolisIndiana1162 hr

Transportation and Connectivity in Dayton, Ohio

TransportationDetails
Airport NameDayton International Airport
IATA CodeDAY
PortNo commercial seaport; regional river freight access
Major HighwaysInterstate 70, Interstate 75, Interstate 675, US 35, US 68
Train/Amtrak ServiceNo Amtrak service; nearest stations are in Cincinnati and Indianapolis
Local Bus/Transit ServiceGreater Dayton Regional Transit Authority (RTA)
  • Interstate 70 - Major east-west interstate connecting Dayton with Indianapolis and Columbus.
  • Interstate 75 - Primary north-south highway linking Dayton with Toledo, Cincinnati, and Florida.
  • Interstate 675 - Eastern bypass serving Beavercreek, Fairborn, and suburban Dayton.
  • US 35 - Important regional route connecting Dayton with Xenia and southeastern Ohio.
  • US 68 - Connects Dayton with Springfield, Xenia, and communities across western Ohio.

Key Landmarks and Places to Visit in Dayton, Ohio

Landmark NameType
National Museum of the United States Air ForceMuseum
Carillon Historical ParkHistory Museum
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical ParkNational Historical Park
Cox Arboretum MetroParkArboretum
Five Rivers MetroParksPark System
The ArcadeHistoric Landmark
RiverScape MetroParkRiverfront Park
Victoria TheatrePerforming Arts Venue
Boonshoft Museum of DiscoveryScience Museum
America's Packard MuseumAutomobile Museum

Colleges and Universities in Dayton, Ohio

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
University of DaytonPrivateUniversityEngineering and business programs
Wright State UniversityPublicUniversityResearch and health sciences
Sinclair Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeCareer and workforce education
Central State University - Dayton LocationPublicUniversityHigher education outreach
Dayton Public SchoolsPublicK-12 DistrictPublic education system

Waterbodies in Dayton, Ohio

Great Miami River, Mad River, Stillwater River, Wolf Creek, Twin Creek, Eastwood Lake, Germantown Reservoir, Huffman Dam

Golf Courses in Dayton, Ohio

Community Golf Club, Kittyhawk Golf Center, Madden Golf Course, NCR Country Club, Moraine Country Club, Beavercreek Golf Club, Yankee Trace Golf Club

Dayton, Ohio - Key Historical Facts

  • Dayton was founded in 1796 and quickly became an important transportation and manufacturing center in the Miami Valley.
  • The city is internationally recognized as the hometown of Orville and Wilbur Wright, whose pioneering aviation work led to the first powered flight in 1903.
  • Dayton became a major center of invention and industry, producing innovations in aviation, automotive technology, and cash registers during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
  • The National Cash Register Company (NCR) played a significant role in shaping the city's economy and industrial development.
  • Wright-Patterson Air Force Base has made the Dayton area one of the nation's leading centers for aerospace research, defense, and military aviation.
  • Today, Dayton is known for its rich aviation heritage, nationally recognized museums, universities, advanced manufacturing, and technology industries.

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