How far is Middletown, OH from Piqua, OH?

The driving distance from Middletown, OH to Piqua, OH is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.3 miles (71.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
52.67 mi
01h 07m
Flight
44.29 mi
71.27 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.29 mi
Kilometers
71.27 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.67 mi
Kilometers
84.77 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Piqua
Tue, May 12, 10:16 PM EDT
Return by in Middletown
Tue, May 12, 11:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middletown
2026-05-12T21:09
Arrive Piqua
Tue, May 12, 10:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Middletown
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Dayton
OH

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

From Middletown
26.3 mi
00h 33m
To Piqua
26.3 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph SE
Destination
71°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Clark Street

    37 m · 7 sec · Clark Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    695 ft · 23 sec · Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Clinton Street

    1511 ft · 27 sec · North Clinton Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Verity Parkway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · North Verity Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Middletown Pike

    1 mi · 2 min · Middletown Pike

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Riley Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Riley Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East 6th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East 6th Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto I 75 North: Dayton

    1414 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    17.1 mi · 20 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Toledo

    23.9 mi · 27 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward County Road 25A

    1319 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto County Road 25A

    1.5 mi · 2 min · County Road 25A

  13. 13

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Wood Street

    777 ft · 40 sec · Wood Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Downing Street

    49 m · 7 sec · South Downing Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Downing Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown 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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
41.3 mi · 78%
North Verity Parkway
4.26 mi · 8%
County Road 25A
1.8 mi · 3%
South Main Street
1.79 mi · 3%
East 6th Street
1.21 mi · 2%
Middletown Pike
1.04 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Toledo

23.9 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
44.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dayton
00h 33m from Middletown
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Middletown and Sunny near Piqua.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km) and usually takes 01h 07m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Dayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Middletown and 26.3 miles from Piqua.

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

The direct path is about 44.3 miles (71.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.89 one way or $13.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Middletown and Sunny near Piqua.

Stop Ideas Near Dayton

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 Dayton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton
Food stop 3.7 mi away

Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton

Dayton , OH
6196 Poe Ave, Dayton, OH 45414, United States
Rating 4.4/5 3,718 reviews Tourist attraction,Bar & grill,Children's party service,Go-kart track,Laser tag center,Miniature golf course,Party planner,Restaurant,Amusement center,Video arcade
City of Riverside Administration Offices
Meeting point 3.5 mi away

City of Riverside Administration Offices

Riverside , OH
5200 Springfield St #100, Riverside, OH 45431
Rating 3.1/5 8 reviews City government office
Town Hall Theatre
Nearby stop 10.7 mi away

Town Hall Theatre

Centerville , OH
27 N Main St, Centerville, OH 45459
Rating 4.8/5 43 reviews Performing arts theater,Movie theater

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

77 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

79 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

82 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Columbus, OH

104 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Piqua. Straight-line distance: 44.29 mi (71.27 km).

Middletown

#1 Middletown

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population46,140
Coordinates39.5150600, -84.3982800
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Piqua

#2 Piqua

City in Ohio

Population21,435
Coordinates40.1447700, -84.2424400
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Start: Middletown (-84.39828, 39.51506)
End: Piqua (-84.24244, 40.14477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.86 gal
7.04 L · about $6.89
Round trip
$13.78
3.72 gal · 14.08 L
Estimated CO2
16.5 kg one way
Round trip: 33.1 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $6.89 $13.78
Mid-grade $4.24 $7.89 $15.78
Premium $4.79 $8.91 $17.82
Diesel $4.30 $8.01 $16.01

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Middletown and Piqua. The current time is 21:09:04.

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.