Origin
West Milton, OH
Morning in West Milton on Sunday
Local time
11:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Milton, 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
27m
Distance
17.1 mi
28 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 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Milton, OH
Dave Luzi, Litchfield CT REALTOR
Piqua, OH
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick, straightforward connection between West Milton and Piqua, this 17.1-mile journey is your best option. Lasting roughly 27 minutes, the trip is easily completed in a single day, making it ideal for a brief commute or a short afternoon errand. You will navigate primarily using SR 55, I-75, and North Miami Street as you move through the heart of the Midwest. Budgeting about $3 for fuel should be sufficient for this transit, which remains a very manageable expense. Since the route requires no stops, you can expect a seamless experience without the need for an overnight stay. It is a practical, no-nonsense path that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 55 | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| I 75 | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| North Miami Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| South Main Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| County Road 25A | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Wood Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Downing Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Hamilton Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 55
— 6.1 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Milton, OH and Piqua, OH.
1
Start on West Hamilton Street
49 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Hamilton Street
2
Turn left onto SR 48
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Miami Street
3
Turn right onto SR 55
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
SR 55
4
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
5
Merge onto I 75
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
I 75
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 78
Toward County Road 25A
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn left onto I 75 Business; CR 25A
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 25A
8
Continue on CR 25A
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
9
Turn left onto Wood Street
0.1 mi
·
39 sec
·
Wood Street
10
Turn left onto South Downing Street
161 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Downing Street
11
Arrive at destination
South Downing Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.1 — 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 48 / North Miami Street
Turn left onto SR 48 / North Miami Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
SR 55
Turn right onto SR 55
Navigation decision point
7
13.3 mi into trip
|
~20m 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
4
13.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
I 75 Business; CR 25A / County Road 25A
Turn left onto I 75 Business; CR 25A / County Road 25A
Navigation decision point
5
17.1 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
South Downing Street
Turn left onto South Downing Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.65 one way
$5.31 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.95 | $5.89 |
| premium | $4.91 | $3.30 | $6.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.78 | $7.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.80 | $0.82 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Piqua, OH
Morning in Piqua on Sunday
Local time
11:09 AM
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
27m 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 17.1-mile trek leans heavily into a highway-focused profile, with 63% of your time spent on higher-speed roads. You will find that the longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during your 6.1 miles on SR 55, which offers a steady rhythm before you transition onto the interstate. The character of the drive is functional and direct, moving you quickly between the two Ohio towns. While the highway segments provide a fast pace, expect a shift in tempo as you navigate the local surface streets of North Miami Street toward the end of your trip. Behind the wheel, you will experience a predictable blend of open road and standard suburban road conditions.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.1 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 SR 48 / North Miami 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 27m 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 (SR 48 / North Miami Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (SR 55): Navigation decision point; at 13.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
On the drive from West Milton, OH to Piqua, OH, road signs begin pointing toward County Road 25A along the way.
County Road 25A
13.3 mi in
|
~20m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 17.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.1 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 (SR 48 / North Miami Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (SR 55): Navigation decision point; at 13.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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