Origin
Hamilton, OH
Morning in Hamilton on Tuesday
Local time
9:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hamilton, OH to Piqua, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
66.1 mi
106 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hamilton, OH
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Piqua, OH
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Trip Overview
Hamilton, OH to Piqua, OH is 66.1 miles and takes about 1 hour 22 minutes via I 75, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, connecting two points in Ohio. The route is predominantly highway driving, making it a straightforward transit between these two locations. If you're looking for a quick hop with minimal fuss, this route fits the bill.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 48.6 mi | 55m |
| Hamilton Middletown Road | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| Hamilton Lebanon Road East | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| South Main Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| County Road 25A | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| High Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Erie Boulevard | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Fairgrove Avenue | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 48.6 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton, OH and Piqua, OH.
1
Start on SR 129; SR 177
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
High Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Turn left onto SR 4
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
North Erie Boulevard
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on SR 4
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
·
Fairgrove Avenue
4
Continue on SR 4
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Hamilton Middletown Road
Use the left lane.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward SR 63: Monroe, Lebanon
6
Continue on SR 63
4.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Hamilton Lebanon Road East
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn straight onto SR 63
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
SR 63
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 75 North: Dayton
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto I 75
25 mi
·
28 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
24 mi
·
27 min
·
I 75
Toward I 75 North: Toledo
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 78
Toward County Road 25A
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn left onto I 75 Business; CR 25A
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 25A
13
Continue on CR 25A
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
14
Turn left onto Wood Street
0.1 mi
·
39 sec
·
Wood Street
15
Turn left onto South Downing Street
161 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Downing Street
16
Arrive at destination
South Downing Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33 miles from Hamilton, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 62.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 4 / North Erie Boulevard
Turn left onto SR 4 / North Erie Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
8.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward SR 63: Monroe, Lebanon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SR 63: Monroe, Lebanon
5
13.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the ramp toward I 75 North: Dayton
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 75 North: Dayton
7
38.5 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward I 75 North: Toledo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75 North: Toledo
7
62.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Take the exit toward County Road 25A
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 78
Toward County Road 25A
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.26 one way
$20.52 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $11.39 | $22.77 |
| premium | $4.91 | $12.77 | $25.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.59 | $29.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.94 | $3.17 |
| Efficient EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.78 | $2.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.4 | 0 | $9.25 | $4.23 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Morning in Piqua on Tuesday
Local time
9:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°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
6 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 22m 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 drive is mostly highway, with 74% of the 66.1 miles on I 75. You'll experience a long stretch of 48.6 miles on I 75 before transitioning to surface roads like Hamilton Middletown Road and Hamilton Lebanon Road East. Expect frequent exits and merging traffic as you navigate the highway sections.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 48.6 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Hamilton Middletown Road. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near SR 4 / North Erie Boulevard.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.1 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (SR 4 / North Erie Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hamilton, OH and Piqua, OH, road signs point toward Lebanon and County Road 25A.
Lebanon
8.4 mi in
|
~10m
County Road 25A
62.3 mi in
|
~1h 16m
About the Cities
Starting in Hamilton, OH
Full guide →Hamilton is a city of 63,000 people (2020) in Butler County, Ohio.
Arriving in Piqua, OH
Full guide →Piqua is a city in Miami County, Ohio.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 66.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 48.6 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Piqua, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: at 0.7 miles (SR 4 / North Erie Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
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.
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