Origin
Piqua, OH
Late night in Piqua on Saturday
Local time
12:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Piqua, OH to Dayton, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
28.2 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
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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Dayton, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Piqua, OH to Dayton, OH covers 28.2 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 75, South Main Street, North County Road 25A for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.4 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.38 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 28.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 35m highway drive covering 28.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and South Main Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 23.4 miles on I 75.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 23.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and South Main Street. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Wood Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 28.2 miles you will encounter 6 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: near the start (Wood Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (CR 25A / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
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CR 25A / South Main Street
Turn right onto CR 25A / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
3.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 75
Merge onto I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
27.2 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward SR 48: Main Street, Grand Avenue
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.
Toward SR 48: Main Street, Grand Avenue
4
27.4 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
SR 48 / North Main Street
Turn left onto SR 48 / North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 23.4 mi | 26m |
| South Main Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| North County Road 25A | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Wood Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| SR 4 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Downing Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 23.4 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Piqua, OH and Dayton, 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
23 mi
·
26 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto SR 4
168 ft
·
2 sec
·
SR 4
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward SR 48: Main Street, Grand Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn left onto SR 48
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.38 one way
$8.75 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $4.86 | $9.71 |
| premium | $4.91 | $5.45 | $10.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.23 | $12.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Dayton, OH
Late night in Dayton on Saturday
Local time
12:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
13 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
35m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Piqua, OH to Dayton, OH covers 28.2 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, South Main Street, North County Road 25A. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.1 miles from Piqua, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.38 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 28.2 miles you will encounter 6 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 3.7 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Piqua, OH to Dayton, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park and Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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