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Piqua
Stop for half a day off I-75: Fort Piqua Plaza, the old nuclear plant site and a bike-path ride. Sleep in Dayton or Troy, not here.
Piqua is a small Ohio river town on the Great Miami, 25 mi (40 km) north of the I-70/I-75 junction and about 30 min from Dayton. It has one real sight cluster downtown, a decommissioned municipal nuclear plant that is now city offices, and a paved trail network that links to Troy. Most travellers see it in half a day between Dayton and Sidney, or use it as a cheap bed on a long I-75 drive.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (humid, 30 °C (86 °F)+), Jan–Feb (ice on paths)avoid Jul–Aug (humid, 86 °F (30 °C)+), Jan–Feb (ice on paths)
- Airports
- DAY · CMH
- Nights
- 0–1
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Piqua911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Poison Control (US, 24 h)1-800-222-1222
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Piqua, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyLow-risk small town; the real hazards are highway driving, deer at dusk on US-36 and I-75, and unlit trail sections after dark.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 1-800-222-1222 Poison Control (US, 24 h)
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportDAY Dayton International (Closest major airport, about 30–35 min south by car on I-75.).
- Getting aroundA car is the practical answer: downtown sights are 1–2 mi apart and sidewalks are sparse outside the centre.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$2–5
- Street or quick mealDiner breakfast$8–15
- BeerDraught beer at a sports bar$5–8
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi or rideshare3.1 mi (5 km) taxi or ridesharecheck; rideshare supply is thin late at night.$10–18
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week$10–25
- Budget bedHighway motel double room, a night, per roomUS$70
- Mid-range bedHighway motel double room, a night, per roomUS$110
- High-end bedHighway motel double room, a night, per roomUS$170
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$60 · Mid US$110 · High US$190
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- DAY Dayton International (Closest major airport, about 30–35 min south by car on I-75.) · CMH John Glenn Columbus International (About 1 h 45 min east by car; more flights, longer transfer.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Mar
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Oct
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Nov
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Dec
not flagged
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb, Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C) low), wettest Apr (12 rain days), driest Sep (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Piqua: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
10 rd
Feb
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
9 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
11 rd
Apr
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
12 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
12 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
11 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9 rd
Sep
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
8 rd
Oct
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
Nov
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
10 rd
Dec
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
11 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
A car is the practical answer: downtown sights are 1–2 mi apart and sidewalks are sparse outside the centre. The P.A.T.H. path runs east–west through town and joins the Rivers Edge Trail south to Troy, so a bike covers the river corridor well. No local bus worth planning around.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 40 min
I-75 south, about 30 min by car
Aviation heritage, museums and the real restaurant and hotel choice for this stretch.
Door to door: About 1 h
US-36 east then local roads, about 50 min by car
Small walkable village with trails and a state park nearby; pairs well with a Piqua morning.
Door to door: About 35 min
I-75 north, about 30 min by car
Similar small-river-town stop; go only if you are already driving north on I-75.
Troy
goDoor to door: About 1 h by bike
Rivers Edge Trail by bike, or 15 min by car on I-75
The trail link makes this the best car-free half-day from Piqua.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
East Ash Street (Piqua Center area)
Highway-side motels and the Comfort Inn by the former mall; free parking, 5-min drive to downtown.
Downtown / North Main Street
A handful of small places near Fort Piqua Plaza and the river; walkable to dinner, thin choice.
Troy or Dayton (base elsewhere)
Troy is 15 min south with more beds; Dayton 30 min south with the full range. Better value than Piqua for a night.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $60–100 excl. bed
- Mid
- $100–170 excl. bed
- High
- $170+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Highway motel double room1 × 1 night × US$110 | US$110 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$110 | US$220 |
| Rental car, one day1 × US$65 | US$65 |
| Fuel, about 100 km of local driving1 × US$12 | US$12 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15 | US$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$44 |
| Trip total≈ US$241 per person per day, bed included | US$481 |
2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax added at checkout. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $2–5 |
| Diner breakfast | $8–15 |
| Pizza or pasta main | $12–22 |
| Draught beer at a sports bar | $5–8 |
| 5 km taxi or ridesharecheck; rideshare supply is thin late at night. | $10–18 |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | $10–25 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The nuclear plant site is city offices, not a museum: no tours, no visitor entry — view it from outside only.
- Trail sections flood or ice over after heavy rain or a freeze; check conditions before riding.
- Downtown is quiet after about 21:00; most food and drink is on Main Street and Water Street.Downtown is quiet after about 9:00 PM; most food and drink is on Main Street and Water Street.
- Distances on foot are longer than they look on a map — drive between downtown and the Ash Street strip.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Poison Control (US, 24 h)
- 1-800-222-1222
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Poison Control (24 h)1-800-222-1222
Embassy
No embassies here. Your country's embassy or consulate is in Washington, DC, Chicago or New York; the nearest consulates-general for several countries are in Chicago or Detroit.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- DAY airport → Piqua by car: about 30–35 min, $45–70 by taxi or rideshare (check)
- Piqua → Dayton by car: about 30 min, 40 km (25 mi) on I-75about 30 min, 25 mi (40 km) on I-75
- Piqua → Troy by bike on the Rivers Edge Trail: about 1 h, paved
Say or show
- Where is the trailhead? — Where is the trailhead?
- Is there parking here? — Is there parking here?
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- How far is downtown? — How far is downtown?
Tipping: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink, 15–20% taxis.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Piqua. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (humid, 30 °C+), Jan–Feb (ice on paths) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for DAY: last-drive windows, taxi and rideshare fallback, overnight rung.
- Three walking clusters with anchors: Fort Piqua Plaza and Main Street, the river and trailheads, the Ash Street strip.
- Place pages with verified access rules (Fort Piqua Plaza, the former nuclear plant site, Kiser Lake State Park) and eat pages with posted hours.
- Flood and ice fixtures for the trail so gate status can go green or red by season.
Sources
- officialCity of Piqua
- officialDayton International Airport
- officialJohn Glenn Columbus International Airport
- secondaryWikivoyage: Piqua, revision 5238962 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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