Origin
Piqua, OH
Morning in Piqua on Sunday
Local time
9:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Piqua, OH to Clayton, 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
9.1 mi
15 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Piqua, OH
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Clayton, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
Piqua to Clayton is 9.1 miles and takes about 18 minutes via SR 185, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically Ohio, offering a straightforward connection between two points. Expect a mixed drive that isn't overly taxing, making it an easy addition to a longer journey or a quick errand. With only one day recommended, you can easily fit this into your schedule without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 185 | 5.3 mi | 9m |
| North Sunset Drive | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Covington Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Rangeline Road | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Wood Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| South College Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Downing Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Clayton Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 185
— 5.3 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Piqua, OH and Clayton, OH.
1
Start on South Downing Street
161 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Downing Street
2
Turn left onto Wood Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Wood Street
3
Turn right onto South College Street
271 ft
·
11 sec
·
South College Street
4
Turn left onto US 36
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Covington Avenue
5
Turn right onto North Sunset Drive
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Sunset Drive
6
Continue on SR 185
5.3 mi
·
9 min
·
SR 185
7
Turn left onto Rangeline Road
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Rangeline Road
8
Turn left onto Clayton Street
138 ft
·
6 sec
·
Clayton Street
9
Arrive at destination
Clayton Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Wood Street
Turn left onto Wood Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South College Street
Turn right onto South College Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 36 / Covington Avenue
Turn left onto US 36 / Covington Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
North Sunset Drive
Turn right onto North Sunset Drive
Navigation decision point
3
8.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Rangeline Road
Turn left onto Rangeline Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.41 one way
$2.82 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $1.57 | $3.13 |
| premium | $4.91 | $1.76 | $3.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.01 | $4.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.96 | $0.44 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Clayton, OH
Morning in Clayton on Sunday
Local time
9:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
1 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
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 route features a mixed drive profile, with 59% of the journey taking place on highways. You'll experience stretches on SR 185, North Sunset Drive, and Covington Avenue. The longest uninterrupted driving segment spans 5.3 miles on SR 185, providing a decent stretch of consistent travel. As you progress, you'll notice the road's character shifting between more open highway conditions and potentially more local road segments, offering a varied but manageable driving experience.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.3 mi on SR 185.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Wood Street.
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 6 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 (Wood Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (South College Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 36 / Covington Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 9.1 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 (59%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.3 miles on SR 185. 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 (Wood Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (South College Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 36 / Covington Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Clayton, 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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