Piqua, OH Road Trips
Drivers starting from Piqua, OH have 7 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Midwest. Most drives stay under 55 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Piqua, OH spread mainly south and east, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
10
Longest Drive
173.7 mi
Lorain, OH
Quickest Drive
12m
Troy, OH
Plan Around Piqua, OH
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Continue From Piqua, OH
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Trips from Piqua, OH
Driving from Piqua, OH
On average, trips departing from Piqua, OH run 55 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 11m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 174 miles (3h 38m), while the shortest is just 8 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Piqua, OH include Lorain, OH (173.7 mi, 3h 38m), Toledo, OH (124 mi, 2h 20m), Springfield, OH (33.1 mi, 51m), Brown, OH (19.3 mi, 29m), and Laura, OH (19.2 mi, 31m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in OH currently averages around $3.71 per gallon. For the typical 55-mile trip from Piqua, OH, budget about $8 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 7 mapped routes leaving Piqua, OH and 3 routes heading into Piqua, OH, covering 10 total connections. Distances range from 8 to 174 miles.
The longest mapped route from Piqua, OH covers 174 miles and takes approximately 3h 38m. Shorter options start at just 8 miles.
The average route from Piqua, OH runs about 55 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 11m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.71/gallon for regular), the average 55-mile trip from Piqua, OH costs roughly $8 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Piqua, OH include Lorain, OH, Toledo, OH, Springfield, OH and Brown, OH. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Piqua, OH by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
20,533
Median Income
$63,770
Median Home Value
$124,900
Median Age
38.8
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Piqua, OH
Piqua is a city in Miami County, Ohio.
1 Edison State Community College, 1973 Edison Dr, ☏ +1 937-778-8600. Has intercollegiate athletic teams that go under the name "The Chargers". (updated Nov 2018) 2 Piqua Nuclear Generating Station. A decommissioned early nuclear power plant, and the first municipal nuclear power plant. Operates today as city offices. (updated Dec 2018) 3 Fort Piqua Plaza. (updated Sep 2019)
1 Kiser Lake State Park. (updated Nov 2018)
1 3 Joe's Pizzeria & Trattoria, 414 W Water St, ☏ +1 937-615-1100. (updated Nov 2018)
1 Referees Sports Bar, 311 N Main St, ☏ +1 937-916-2028.
Comfort Inn Miami Valley Centre Mall, 987 E. Ash St., ☏ +1 937-778-8100.
There are no major airlines serving Piqua. The closest major airports are in Dayton and Columbus. Dayton International Airport John Glenn Columbus International Airport If driving, Piqua is located directly off I-75 about 25 miles north of the I-70/I-75 interchange. Rivers Edge Trail. Connects with Troy to the south. (updated Mar 2019)
Piqua Activities Trail for Health (P.A.T.H.). A bike path that goes east to west through Piqua. Connects with the Rivers Edge Trail. (updated Mar 2019)
Travel tips adapted from Piqua on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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