Commute Finder
Pick where you'll work and see which Dayton neighborhoods keep the drive short, with prices and school grades alongside.
Dayton commutes, answered
How close can I live to Wright-Patterson AFB?
Very close, if you want to. Fairborn is about 3 minutes from the main gate, Riverside about 5, Beavercreek about 10, and Huber Heights about 13. Beavercreek is the most popular of the four because it pairs the short drive with A-rated schools; Fairborn and Riverside are the value plays.
Where should I live for a downtown Dayton commute?
Oakwood and Riverside put you roughly 8-10 minutes from downtown employers like Premier Health and CareSource, with Kettering at 10-12 and Huber Heights around 15. Oakwood is the walkable premium option; Riverside and Huber Heights keep the budget down at the same drive time.
Are these drive times rush hour or off-peak?
Typical drive times, not worst-case. Dayton rush hour is mild for a metro this size. The average commute is around 23 minutes, but budget a few extra minutes on the I-675 and US-35 corridors at peak. When you have finalists, drive the route at your actual work hours before committing.
What if our household has two different commutes?
Pick a central suburb and split the difference. Kettering and Beavercreek keep most employer pairs in this tool under about 30 minutes each way. For example, Kettering is 20 minutes to L3Harris and 10 to Premier Health downtown. Run the tool once per employer and look for the neighborhoods that show up on both lists.
Now find the house at the end of it.
Tell us where you'll be working and we'll shortlist streets, not just suburbs. And if you want, drive the actual commute with you at rush hour.