How far is Cleveland, OH from Piqua, OH?

The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to Piqua, OH is about 199.4 miles (320.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.7 miles (261.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
199.42 mi
04h 00m
Flight
162.77 mi
261.95 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.77 mi
Kilometers
261.95 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
199.42 mi
Kilometers
320.93 km
Drive Time
04h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Piqua
Thu, Apr 23, 2:26 AM EDT
Return by in Cleveland
Thu, Apr 23, 6:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-04-22T22:25
Arrive Piqua
Thu, Apr 23, 2:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cleveland
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Chesterville
OH

Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America

From Cleveland
99.6 mi
02h 00m
To Piqua
99.8 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Frankfort Avenue

    48 m · 12 sec · Frankfort Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street

    103 m · 17 sec · West 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Superior Avenue

    96 m · 15 sec · West Superior Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Roadway

    153 m · 23 sec · West Roadway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Ontario Street

    2378 ft · 1 min · Ontario Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto I 90 West, SR 10 West

    109 m · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West

    2957 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Innerbelt

    2935 ft · 45 sec · Innerbelt

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South: Columbus

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    7.3 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    108.4 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36, SR 37: Sunbury, Delaware

    1921 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto State Route 37 East

    5.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East

  14. 14

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road

  15. 15

    Continue on East William Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · East William Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Marysville Road

    14.3 mi · 16 min · Marysville Road

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield

    564 ft · 14 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield

    15.8 mi · 20 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    11 mi · 17 min · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Miami Street

    30 m · 2 sec · Miami Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Miami Street

    18.6 mi · 26 min · Miami Street

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    7.6 mi · 11 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Spring Street

    780 ft · 15 sec · Spring Street

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Water Street

    116 m · 12 sec · East Water Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    765 ft · 17 sec · North Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Wood Street

    777 ft · 40 sec · Wood Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto South Downing Street

    49 m · 7 sec · South Downing Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Downing Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
117 mi · 59%
Miami Street
26.2 mi · 13%
Marysville Road
17.5 mi · 9%
US 36 West
15.9 mi · 8%
North Main Street
11.1 mi · 6%
State Route 37 East
5.76 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Keep slight right

108 mi · 01h 57m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.7 mi
162.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterville
02h 00m from Cleveland
Leave By
9:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Cleveland and 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 Cleveland to Piqua?

The road trip is about 199.4 miles (320.9 km) and usually takes 04h 00m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Chesterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.6 miles from Cleveland and 99.8 miles from Piqua.

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

The direct path is about 162.7 miles (261.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.08 one way or $52.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Cleveland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Piqua.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chesterville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

64 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

107 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

111 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Piqua. Straight-line distance: 162.77 mi (261.95 km).

Cleveland

#1 Cleveland

The second most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Cleveland metropolitan area.

Population378,589
Coordinates41.4995000, -81.6954100
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Piqua

#2 Piqua

City in Ohio

Population21,435
Coordinates40.1447700, -84.2424400
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Start: Cleveland (-81.69541, 41.4995)
End: Piqua (-84.24244, 40.14477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 321 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.04 gal
26.64 L · about $26.08
Round trip
$52.17
14.08 gal · 53.28 L
Estimated CO2
62.6 kg one way
Round trip: 125.1 kg / 276 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $26.08 $52.17
Mid-grade $4.24 $29.86 $59.73
Premium $4.79 $33.72 $67.44
Diesel $4.30 $30.30 $60.60

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cleveland and Piqua. The current time is 22:25:57.

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.