How far is Piqua, OH from Cleveland, OH?
The driving distance from Piqua, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 218 miles (350.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 162.7 miles (261.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 45m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 22m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Piqua and Cleveland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Piqua and Cleveland.
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Start on South Downing Street
49 m · 9 sec · South Downing Street
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Turn right onto Wood Street
777 ft · 39 sec · Wood Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
765 ft · 17 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Water Street
116 m · 12 sec · East Water Street
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Turn left onto Spring Street
780 ft · 17 sec · Spring Street
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Turn right onto East Ash Street
26.2 mi · 37 min · East Ash Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Scioto Street
30 m · 2 sec · Scioto Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Scioto Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Scioto Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Scioto Street
9.5 mi · 15 min · Scioto Street
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Continue on North Main Street
1429 ft · 30 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Sandusky Street
5.4 mi · 7 min · East Sandusky Street
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Turn slight left
9.6 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 36 East: Delaware
1418 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Delaware Avenue
14.4 mi · 17 min · Delaware Avenue
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Continue on West William Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · West William Street
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Continue on Sunbury Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road
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Continue on State Route 37 East
5.9 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East
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Take the exit left
1628 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
89.5 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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Keep slight left
27.5 mi · 32 min
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Merge slight left onto Innerbelt
1.5 km · 1 min · Innerbelt
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Take the exit slight right toward US 422, SR 14: Orange Avenue, Ontario Street
1427 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 422 West, SR 14 West: Ontario Street
1246 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto Ontario Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Ontario Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Roadway
71 m · 11 sec · South Roadway
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Continue on East Roadway
584 ft · 28 sec · East Roadway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rockwell Avenue
156 m · 20 sec · Rockwell Avenue
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Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue
57 m · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Frankfort Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Piqua and Cleveland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Route 37 East
Merge slight left
89.5 mi · 01h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Piqua and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Cleveland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Piqua to Cleveland?
The road trip is about 218 miles (350.8 km) and usually takes 03h 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?
Chesterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.9 miles from Piqua and 118.1 miles from Cleveland.
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 55.3 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 10:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.49 one way or $56.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Piqua and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Cleveland.
Stop Ideas Near Chesterville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chesterville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Piqua and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 162.77 mi (261.95 km).
#1 Piqua
City in Ohio
| Population | 21,435 |
| Coordinates | 40.1447700, -84.2424400 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cleveland
The second most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Cleveland metropolitan area.
| Population | 378,589 |
| Coordinates | 41.4995000, -81.6954100 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-81.69551, 41.499606)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 351 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 43m |
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 | $28.49 | $56.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $32.62 | $65.24 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $36.84 | $73.67 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $33.10 | $66.20 |
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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