Where is Upper Arlington, Ohio, USA?

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Where is Upper Arlington Located? - Upper Arlington is a city located in the Franklin County of Ohio, United States. Upper Arlington lies between 41.7003713 Degrees North latitudes and 73.9209701 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Upper Arlington, Ohio

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Where is Upper Arlington?: The Google Map showing the location of Upper Arlington in the U.S. state of Ohio.

Where is Upper Arlington Located?

Upper Arlington is a city located in the Franklin County of Ohio, United States. Upper Arlington lies between 41.7003713 Degrees North latitudes and 73.9209701 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Upper Arlington city is 36800 people and the city has a total area of 9.79 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Upper Arlington, Ohio Quick Facts

AttributeDetails
CityUpper Arlington
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
State CapitalColumbus
US RegionMidwestern United States
Latitude40.0342° N
Longitude83.0624° W
ElevationApproximately 820 ft (250 m)
Land Area9.8 sq mi
Water Area0.0 sq mi
Total Area9.8 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)36,800
Population DensityApproximately 3,755 per sq mi
ZIP Codes43220, 43221
Area Code614
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST), UTC−5
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT), UTC−4
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code39-78964
Community TypeCity

Transportation and Connectivity in Upper Arlington, Ohio

TransportationDetails
Airport NameJohn Glenn Columbus International Airport
IATA CodeCMH
Regional AirportOhio State University Airport
PortPort of Toledo and Great Lakes shipping connections
Major HighwaysState Route 315, Interstate 270, US Route 33, Interstate 70
Train/Amtrak ServiceAmtrak service available at Columbus Station
Local Transit ServiceCentral Ohio Transit Authority (COTA)
  • State Route 315 — Major highway connecting Upper Arlington with downtown Columbus and northern suburbs.
  • Interstate 270 — Columbus beltway providing access throughout the metropolitan area.
  • US Route 33 — Regional route connecting central Ohio communities.

Top Places to Visit in Upper Arlington, Ohio

Landmark NameType
Thurber CenterLiterary and Cultural Landmark
Fancyburg ParkCommunity Park
Northam ParkRecreation Area
Sunny 95 ParkPublic Park
Mallway Shopping CenterShopping District
Upper Arlington Historical SocietyHistory Organization
Ohio State University CampusUniversity Landmark
Whetstone Park of RosesBotanical Garden
Columbus Museum of ArtArt Museum
Columbus Zoo and AquariumZoo and Aquarium

Driving Distances from Upper Arlington, Ohio to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
ColumbusOhio5 mi15 minutes
DublinOhio10 mi20 minutes
WestervilleOhio18 mi30 minutes
DelawareOhio25 mi35 minutes
DaytonOhio70 mi1 hour 10 minutes
CincinnatiOhio110 mi1 hour 45 minutes
ClevelandOhio140 mi2 hours 15 minutes
ToledoOhio130 mi2 hours
PittsburghPennsylvania190 mi3 hours
IndianapolisIndiana180 mi2 hours 45 minutes

Colleges and Universities Near Upper Arlington, Ohio

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
The Ohio State UniversityPublicUniversityResearch, engineering, business, medicine, and athletics
Columbus State Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeCareer education, technology, and transfer programs
Capital UniversityPrivateUniversityLaw, business, education, arts, and sciences
Otterbein UniversityPrivateUniversityLiberal arts, business, education, and health sciences
Upper Arlington City School DistrictPublicK–12 DistrictLocal public education

Waterbodies Near Upper Arlington, Ohio

Olentangy River, Scioto River, Griggs Reservoir, Hoover Reservoir, and nearby central Ohio waterways

Golf Courses and Stadiums Near Upper Arlington

Golf Courses: Scioto Country Club, Raymond Memorial Golf Course, and nearby Columbus-area golf facilities. Stadiums: Ohio Stadium, Nationwide Arena, Lower.com Field, and Upper Arlington High School athletic facilities.

Key Landmarks and Places to Visit in Upper Arlington, Ohio

Landmark NameType
Thurber CenterLiterary and Cultural Landmark
Northam ParkCommunity Park
Fancyburg ParkPublic Park
Sunny 95 ParkRecreation Area
Upper Arlington Historical SocietyHistory Organization
Ohio State UniversityUniversity Landmark
Whetstone Park of RosesBotanical Garden
Columbus Museum of ArtArt Museum
Columbus Zoo and AquariumZoo and Aquarium
Scioto MileRiverfront Recreation Area

Upper Arlington, Ohio — Key Historical Facts

  • Upper Arlington was founded in 1913 by brothers King and Ben Thompson as a planned residential community west of Columbus.
  • The city was designed with curving streets, landscaped neighborhoods, and parks inspired by early 20th-century garden city planning.
  • Upper Arlington was incorporated as a city in 1918 and grew alongside the expansion of the Columbus metropolitan area.
  • The community developed as a primarily residential suburb with strong connections to education, recreation, and civic planning.
  • The city is known for its historic neighborhoods, tree-lined streets, parks, and proximity to The Ohio State University.
  • Today, Upper Arlington is recognized for its community services, cultural programs, schools, and suburban character within central Ohio.

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