How far is Laura, OH from Piqua, OH?
The driving distance from Laura, OH to Piqua, OH is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Miami County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laura and Piqua.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laura and Piqua.
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Start on Pike Street
643 ft · 30 sec · Pike Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
1 km · 1 min
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Turn left
3.3 mi · 6 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Friend Street
42 m · 5 sec · Friend Street
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Continue straight
2486 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left
6.1 mi · 11 min
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Turn left
1647 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward County Road 25A
1319 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto County Road 25A
1.5 mi · 2 min · County Road 25A
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Continue on South Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Wood Street
777 ft · 40 sec · Wood Street
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Turn left onto South Downing Street
49 m · 7 sec · South Downing Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Downing Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laura and Piqua.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn left
6.15 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Laura 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 Laura to Piqua?
The road trip is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Troy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.7 miles from Laura and 9.7 miles from Piqua.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.52 one way or $5.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Laura and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Piqua.
Stop Ideas Near Troy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laura and Piqua. Straight-line distance: 13.56 mi (21.83 km).
#1 Laura
Human settlement in Miami County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 497 |
| Coordinates | 39.9947700, -84.4080000 |
| Altitude | 302 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Piqua
City in Ohio
| Population | 21,435 |
| Coordinates | 40.1447700, -84.2424400 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
End: Piqua (-84.24244, 40.14477)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $2.52 | $5.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $2.88 | $5.77 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $3.26 | $6.51 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $2.93 | $5.85 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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