Origin
Piqua, OH
Afternoon in Piqua on Sunday
Local time
12:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Piqua, OH to Laura, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
19.2 mi
31 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m
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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Laura, OH
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion in the Midwest, the 19.1-mile journey from Piqua to Laura is an ideal choice. Expect to spend about 28 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You will navigate primarily via Wood Street, South Main Street, and North County Road 25A to reach your destination. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $3, this is an incredibly cost-effective way to transition between these two Ohio towns. Since the entire route sits comfortably within the Midwest, you can anticipate a familiar regional atmosphere throughout the drive. It is a straightforward, practical trip that requires no overnight stops, allowing you maximum flexibility for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 55 | 5.9 mi | 10m |
| I 75 | 4.6 mi | 4m |
| Greenville Avenue | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| South Main Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| North County Road 25A | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| SR 571 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| SR 48 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Covington Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 55
— 5.9 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Piqua, OH and Laura, OH.
1
Start on South Downing Street
161 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Downing Street
2
Turn right onto Wood Street
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
Wood Street
3
Turn right onto CR 25A
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
4
Continue on CR 25A
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
North County Road 25A
5
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
6
Merge onto I 75
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
I 75
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 73
Toward SR 55: Troy, Ludlow Falls
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn right onto SR 55
5.9 mi
·
10 min
·
SR 55
9
Continue on SR 48; SR 55
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
SR 48; SR 55
10
Turn left onto SR 55
138 ft
·
8 sec
·
Friend Street
11
Turn left onto SR 55
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Covington Avenue
12
Continue on SR 55
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Greenville Avenue
13
At end of road, turn right onto SR 571
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 571
14
Continue on Pike Street
53 ft
·
2 sec
·
Pike Street
15
Continue on Pike Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Pike Street
16
Arrive at destination
Pike Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Wood Street
Turn right onto Wood Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 25A / South Main Street
Turn right onto CR 25A / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
8
8.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward SR 55: Troy, Ludlow Falls
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 73
Toward SR 55: Troy, Ludlow Falls
4
15.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
SR 55 / Friend Street
Turn left onto SR 55 / Friend Street
Navigation decision point
5
15.2 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
SR 55 / Covington Avenue
Turn left onto SR 55 / Covington Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.98 one way
$5.96 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $3.31 | $6.61 |
| premium | $4.91 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.24 | $8.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Laura, OH
Afternoon in Laura on Sunday
Local time
12:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
31m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged from start to finish. Unlike a monotonous interstate grind, this route relies entirely on local roads, meaning highway miles account for 0% of your total travel time. You will find yourself navigating frequent turns rather than sustained, high-speed stretches, so stay alert as you transition between Piqua and Laura. Because the route is composed of local thoroughfares, you should expect a more intimate, hands-on experience behind the wheel. There are no long, uninterrupted highway segments here, so simply enjoy the rhythm of the local roads as you make your way through the Ohio countryside.
61% 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: 5.9 mi on SR 55.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 55 and I 75. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Wood Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 8 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 0.2 miles (CR 25A / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
On the drive from Piqua, OH to Laura, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Ludlow Falls along the way.
Ludlow Falls
8.3 mi in
|
~11m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 19.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.9 miles on SR 55. 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 0.2 miles (CR 25A / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Laura, 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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