driving from columbus to dayton (buy, estimate, commute)

[LASam]

Originally Posted by NewToCA

I wouldn't recommend living east of London, Ohio myself.

Yep, I see London or Springfield in your future.

[qmc970284]

Hey, did you mean "you would recommend" or "you wouldn't"?

[streetcreed]

If you are looking to live in a city that is cultural and larger, then you will have no choice by live in Columbus and commute to Dayton. Or live in Cincinnati and Commute to Dayton.

The places in between Columbus and Dayton mentioned, are very small/rural/or post industrial towns (Springfield.) You would better simply living in a Dayton suburb, unless you are looking for the rural lifestyle.

[aquila]

She has to keep in mind that her husband will be working in Columbus.

[streetcreed]

If you are looking to live in a city that is cultural and larger, then you will have no choice by live in Columbus and commute to Dayton. Or live in Cincinnati and Commute to Dayton.

The places in between Columbus and Dayton mentioned, are very small/rural/or post industrial towns (Springfield.) You would better simply living in a Dayton suburb, unless you are looking for the rural lifestyle.

Sorry got my words tongue tied.

To simply state your options (knowing now that your husband will work in Columbus):

A) you want a city, cultural lifestyle or want to be in a larger metro in a suburb. Then you will choose Columbus and commute to Dayton.

B) You want to live in a smaller community. Then you choose one of the metioned options between Columbus and Dayton.

[NewToCA]

Originally Posted by qmc970284

Hey, did you mean "you would recommend" or "you wouldn't"?

Just as I stated, I would recommend you stick to London or somewhere west of the London area.

[xnyer]

I've been doing a Springfield to Hilliard daily commute for 10 years, ever since I moved here from upstate NY. I see many of the same people on the road both ways, almost every day. It's an accepted way of life here. Right now the jobs seem to be in Columbus, but to be honest with you, unless you're willing to buy an overpriced waferboard McMansion on a postage stamp lot, I would stay in Dayton! Bank the difference in your property costs and take a nice cruise in a year or two to relax. There have been many times in the past when it took me less time to drive from Springfield to Rome-Hilliard Rd exit on I-70, than it took to get from there to Cemetery Rd. Forget I-270, it might as well be a parking lot during rush hour. Springfield and London do offer some housing alternatives that are very inexpensive compared to Columbus, but I think the line of development heading down I 70 will find both towns soon becoming nothing more than bedroom communities for Dayton or Columbus. As such, they will lose their distinct appeal as smaller livable communities. I see London as becoming a very upscale community and as much as I hate to admit it, the change will really be beneficial to Springfield as it continues to struggle with its' identity as a smokestack city. It is fine here for an older person such as myself, I don't know if I would want to raise a family here. The kids seem to finish school and move on or drop out early, get married and fail to live up to their potential. For my part, I am going to retire in a couple of years in Florida, it will be interesting to visit in the future to see whats' happened.

[xnyer]

Originally Posted by firefightermom

Where in Dayton and where in Columbus? I used to drive from Vandalia to Hilliard and that was an hour during non rush hour. If you are south of Dayton there's the 75 construction to think about, then how far into Columbus.
I would agree with Aquila and think about buying a house somewhere in between and save yourself the hassle. If you've never done a long distance drive to work daily before, it will surprise you how quickly you REALLY get sick of it...

Agreed, that is what makes US 40 so great. Little car traffic, pretty scenery and thank God, not many trucks from the Columbus line to Springfield. In the summer it is hard to beat for an opportunity to relax on the way home. However, West Jefferson and South Vienna do like to enhance their revenues with speeding tickets. Be careful, and enjoy driving down such an historical highway! You know, below the pavement are the wagon ruts of the National road which opened the way to the West.

[Cincy-Rise]

I simply cannot understand why someone would want to have such a long commute. There's no way that I'd spend that much time sitting in my car vs. with family/kids.

[000000]

Originally Posted by Cincy-Rise

I simply cannot understand why someone would want to have such a long commute.

you simply did not read that the op is investigating whether or not the commute is doable for their situation. it was never a question of "want" as it was of "can".