How far is Piqua, OH from Dayton, OH?
The driving distance from Piqua, OH to Dayton, OH is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.8 miles (43.1 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 of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Piqua and Dayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Piqua and Dayton.
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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 · 38 sec · Wood Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on North County Road 25A
1.2 mi · 2 min · North County Road 25A
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Take the ramp slight right
2925 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
23.4 mi · 27 min
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Merge slight left
51 m · 2 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 48: Main Street, Grand Avenue
1108 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Piqua and Dayton.
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.
North County Road 25A
Merge slight left
23.4 mi · 00h 27m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Piqua to Dayton?
The road trip is about 28.2 miles (45.4 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?
Tipp City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.1 miles from Piqua and 14.1 miles from Dayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 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 $3.71 one way or $7.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Tipp City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton
City of Riverside Administration Offices
City Hall Gym
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tipp City.
Connersville station
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Piqua and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 26.79 mi (43.12 km).
#1 Piqua
City in Ohio
| Population | 21,435 |
| Coordinates | 40.1447700, -84.2424400 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dayton
The ninth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 139,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.7589500, -84.1916100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Main Street (-84.191655, 39.758942)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $3.71 | $7.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $4.24 | $8.48 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $4.30 | $8.61 |
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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