Origin
Bradford, OH
Afternoon in Bradford on Sunday
Local time
12:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bradford, OH to Piqua, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
11.6 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bradford, OH
Israyosoy S.
Piqua, OH
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Bradford, OH to Piqua, OH is 11.6 miles and takes about 18 minutes via US 36, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Ohio, offering a straightforward connection between two Midwest communities. Expect a predominantly highway feel for the majority of the journey. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick trip, perhaps a local errand or a brief scenic detour without requiring an overnight stay. It's a simple hop that keeps you on familiar roads.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 36 | 9.9 mi | 14m |
| North Miami Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Wood Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| South College Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Downing Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 36
— 9.9 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bradford, OH and Piqua, OH.
1
Start on East Main Street
34 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn left onto SR 721
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Miami Avenue
3
Turn left onto US 36
9.9 mi
·
14 min
·
US 36
4
At end of road, turn right onto South College Street
271 ft
·
10 sec
·
South College Street
5
Turn left onto Wood Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Wood Street
6
Turn right onto South Downing Street
161 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Downing Street
7
Arrive at destination
South Downing Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 721 / North Miami Avenue
Turn left onto SR 721 / North Miami Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 36
Turn left onto US 36
Navigation decision point
4
11.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
South College Street
At end of road, turn right onto South College Street
Navigation decision point
3
11.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Wood Street
Turn left onto Wood Street
Navigation decision point
3
11.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
South Downing Street
Turn right onto South Downing Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.80 one way
$3.60 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| premium | $4.91 | $2.24 | $4.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Piqua, OH
Afternoon in Piqua on Sunday
Local time
12:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
18m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 86% of the drive taking place on faster roads. You'll experience a solid 9.9-mile stretch on US 36, which forms the backbone of this short excursion. The character of the drive is consistent, primarily utilizing US 36 and then transitioning onto North Miami Avenue and Wood Street as you approach Piqua. It’s designed for efficiency rather than winding exploration, so settle in for a smooth, relatively uninterrupted journey on well-maintained routes.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.9 mi on US 36.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 36 and North Miami Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 721 / North Miami Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 721 / North Miami Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (US 36): Navigation decision point; at 11.2 miles (South College Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 11.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.9 miles on US 36. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 721 / North Miami Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (US 36): Navigation decision point; at 11.2 miles (South College Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Piqua, OH before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Piqua, OH
More trips to Piqua, OH
Explore more options from Bradford, OH or browse trips ending in Piqua, OH.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse OH road trips.