Origin
Piqua, OH
Morning in Piqua on Sunday
Local time
10:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Piqua, OH to Troy, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
12m
Distance
8 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
★
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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Troy, OH
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Trip Overview
This quick 8-mile journey from Piqua to Troy, Ohio, will only take about 12 minutes to complete, making it an easy addition to any Midwest road trip. With no highway driving involved, you'll stick to local roads like North County Road 25A and Main Street, offering a straightforward, turn-heavy local drive. The estimated fuel cost is a minimal $1, and with just one day recommended, this trip is perfect for a spontaneous outing or a brief scenic detour. Since the origin and destination are within the same state and region, you won't experience significant landscape shifts, but rather a familiar Midwestern feel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North County Road 25A | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| South Main Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| West Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Elm Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Wood Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Downing Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Public Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North County Road 25A
— 5.1 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Piqua, OH and Troy, 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
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
North County Road 25A
5
Continue on I 75 Business
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
North Elm Street
6
Turn left onto I 75 Business; SR 41
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
7
Enter roundabout onto I 75 Business; SR 41; SR 55
122 ft
·
2 sec
·
Public Square
8
Arrive at destination
I 75 Business; SR 41; SR 55
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8 — 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
3
7.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 75 Business; SR 41 / West Main Street
Turn left onto I 75 Business; SR 41 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 75 Business; SR 41; SR 55 / Public Square
Enter roundabout onto I 75 Business; SR 41; SR 55 / Public Square
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.24 one way
$2.48 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $1.38 | $2.76 |
| premium | $4.91 | $1.55 | $3.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.77 | $3.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 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 | 2.4 | 0 | $0.84 | $0.38 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.70 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
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
Troy, OH
Morning in Troy on Sunday
Local time
10:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°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
19 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
12m 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?
Expect a local drive with frequent turns as you navigate between Piqua and Troy. The entire route is on local roads, with a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be at local speeds for the full 8 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll encounter is 5.1 miles on North County Road 25A. This profile suggests a route where you’ll be constantly adjusting your direction rather than cruising on a long, straight highway.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.1 mi on North County Road 25A.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 12m drive. You will face about 4 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 7.5 miles (I 75 Business; SR 41 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.1 miles on North County Road 25A. 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 7.5 miles (I 75 Business; SR 41 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park and Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Troy, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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