How far is Piqua, OH from Columbus, OH?
The driving distance from Piqua, OH to Columbus, OH is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67 miles (107.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Champaign County, Ohio, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Piqua and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Piqua and Columbus.
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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
9.3 mi · 14 min · North Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Urbana – West Jefferson Road
38 m · 2 sec · Urbana – West Jefferson Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Urbana – West Jefferson Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · Urbana – West Jefferson Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Urbana – West Jefferson Road
58 m · 3 sec · Urbana – West Jefferson Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Urbana – West Jefferson Road
1220 ft · 21 sec · Urbana – West Jefferson Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
67 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1616 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
14.7 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 23: Third Street, Fourth Street
747 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 23 South: Third Street
686 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto North Third Street
1.5 km · 3 min · North Third Street
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Turn right onto East State Street
32 m · 4 sec · East State Street
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Turn right
27 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Piqua and Columbus.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East Ash Street
Turn right onto East Ash Street
26.2 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Piqua and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Piqua to Columbus?
The road trip is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Mutual is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.7 miles from Piqua and 51.9 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67 miles (107.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 3:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.45 one way or $22.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Mutual
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 Mutual.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Piqua and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 66.98 mi (107.8 km).
#1 Piqua
City in Ohio
| Population | 21,435 |
| Coordinates | 40.1447700, -84.2424400 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Columbus
The fifteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Columbus metropolitan area.
| Population | 884,356 |
| Coordinates | 39.9611800, -82.9987900 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
End: East State Street (-82.998626, 39.960416)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 141 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $11.45 | $22.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $13.11 | $26.22 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $14.80 | $29.60 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $13.30 | $26.60 |
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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