How far is Mentor, OH from Piqua, OH?

The driving distance from Mentor, OH to Piqua, OH is about 218.4 miles (351.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 184.4 miles (296.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 44m 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
218.39 mi
04h 22m
Flight
184.45 mi
296.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
184.45 mi
Kilometers
296.85 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
218.39 mi
Kilometers
351.46 km
Drive Time
04h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Piqua
Thu, Oct 15, 7:39 PM EDT
Return by in Mentor
Fri, Oct 16, 12:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mentor
2026-10-15T15:17
Arrive Piqua
Thu, Oct 15, 7:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 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
8:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mentor
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
Palmyra
OH

Township in Portage County, Ohio

From Mentor
109.1 mi
02h 11m
To Piqua
109.3 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
73°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    35 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Center Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Center Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 90 West: Cleveland

    2251 ft · 55 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    5 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    13.9 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Outerbelt East Freeway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    24.3 mi · 27 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    89.3 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  9. 9

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

    1921 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Route 37 East

    5.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East

  11. 11

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road

  12. 12

    Continue on East William Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · East William Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Marysville Road

    14.3 mi · 16 min · Marysville Road

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

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

    564 ft · 14 sec

  16. 16

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

    15.8 mi · 20 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    11 mi · 17 min · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Miami Street

    30 m · 2 sec · Miami Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Miami Street

    18.6 mi · 26 min · Miami Street

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    7.6 mi · 11 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Spring Street

    780 ft · 15 sec · Spring Street

  22. 22

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

    116 m · 12 sec · East Water Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    765 ft · 17 sec · North Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Wood Street

    777 ft · 40 sec · Wood Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South Downing Street

    49 m · 7 sec · South Downing Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Downing Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mentor 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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Outerbelt East Freeway
117 mi · 54%
Miami Street
26.2 mi · 12%
I 90 West
19.4 mi · 9%
Marysville Road
17.5 mi · 8%
US 36 West
15.9 mi · 7%
North Main Street
11.1 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Outerbelt East Freeway

Merge slight left

89.3 mi · 01h 36m

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 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34 mi
184.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmyra
02h 11m from Mentor
Leave By
8:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Mentor 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 Mentor to Piqua?

The road trip is about 218.4 miles (351.5 km) and usually takes 04h 22m 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?

Palmyra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.1 miles from Mentor and 109.3 miles from Piqua.

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

The direct path is about 184.4 miles (296.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 34 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 8:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.53 one way or $59.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Mentor and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Piqua.

Stop Ideas Near Palmyra

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Palmyra, 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 Palmyra.

BUS

Columbus, OH

76 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Elyria

99 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

101 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mentor and Piqua. Straight-line distance: 184.45 mi (296.85 km).

Mentor

#1 Mentor

A city in Lake County, Ohio.

Population47,090
Coordinates41.6661600, -81.3395500
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Piqua

#2 Piqua

City in Ohio

Population21,435
Coordinates40.1447700, -84.2424400
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Start: Mentor (-81.33955, 41.66616)
End: Piqua (-84.24244, 40.14477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 351 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.71 gal
29.17 L · about $29.53
Round trip
$59.06
15.42 gal · 58.34 L
Estimated CO2
68.5 kg one way
Round trip: 137 kg / 302 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $29.53 $59.06
Mid-grade $4.38 $33.79 $67.59
Premium $4.93 $37.99 $75.97
Diesel $6.07 $46.78 $93.57

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Mentor and Piqua. The current time is 15:17:17.

Distance to Other Cities

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