How far is Bradford, OH from Piqua, OH?

The driving distance from Bradford, OH to Piqua, OH is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10 miles (16.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.58 mi
00h 18m
Flight
9.99 mi
16.07 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.99 mi
Kilometers
16.07 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.58 mi
Kilometers
18.63 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Piqua
Wed, Apr 15, 4:28 PM EDT
Return by in Bradford
Wed, Apr 15, 4:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bradford
2026-04-15T16:09
Arrive Piqua
Wed, Apr 15, 4:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bradford
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Covington
OH

Village in Miami County, Ohio

From Bradford
5.8 mi
00h 09m
To Piqua
5.8 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Today

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bradford and Piqua.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bradford and Piqua.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    10 m · 10 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Miami Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Miami Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left

    9.9 mi · 15 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South College Street

    83 m · 10 sec · South College Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Wood Street

    1796 ft · 1 min · Wood Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Downing Street

    49 m · 7 sec · South Downing Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Downing Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bradford and Piqua.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
7 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Miami Avenue
1.2 mi · 10%
Wood Street
0.34 mi · 3%
South College Street
0.05 mi
South Downing Street
0.03 mi
East Main Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

9.95 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
10 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Covington
00h 09m from Bradford
Leave By
7:52 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bradford and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Piqua.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bradford to Piqua?

The road trip is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km) and usually takes 00h 18m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Covington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from Bradford and 5.8 miles from Piqua.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 10 miles (16.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.52 one way or $3.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bradford and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Piqua.

Stop Ideas Near Covington

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Covington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Coles Front Street Inn Restaurant
Food stop 14.8 mi away

Coles Front Street Inn Restaurant

Greenville , OH
812 Front St, Greenville, OH 45331, United States
Rating 4.7/5 233 reviews American restaurant
Bear's Mill
Scenic stop 10.4 mi away

Bear's Mill

Greenville , OH
6450 Arcanum Bears Mill Rd, Greenville, OH 45331, United States
Rating 4.7/5 204 reviews Non-profit organization,Tourist attraction
Advance America
Practical stop 14.5 mi away

Advance America

Greenville , OH
537 Wagner Ave, Greenville, OH 45331, United States
Rating 5.0/5 429 reviews Loan agency,Financial institution,Money order service,Money transfer service
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 9.4 mi away

Troy Director of Public Services

Troy , OH
100 S Market St, Troy, OH 45373
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Covington.

RAIL

Connersville station

85 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

113 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

114 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Columbus, OH

117 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bradford and Piqua. Straight-line distance: 9.99 mi (16.07 km).

Bradford

#1 Bradford

Village in Darke and Miami counties, Ohio, United States

Population1,871
Coordinates40.1322700, -84.4307800
Altitude301
CountryUnited States
Piqua

#2 Piqua

City in Ohio

Population21,435
Coordinates40.1447700, -84.2424400
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Start: Bradford (-84.43078, 40.13227)
End: Piqua (-84.24244, 40.14477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.41 gal
1.55 L · about $1.52
Round trip
$3.04
0.82 gal · 3.1 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.3 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $1.52 $3.04
Mid-grade $4.24 $1.74 $3.48
Premium $4.79 $1.96 $3.93
Diesel $4.30 $1.76 $3.53

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bradford and Piqua. The current time is 16:09:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.