Piqua is located in west central Ohio along the banks of the Great Miami River. It is located approximately 25 miles north of Dayton and approximately 80 miles north of Cincinnati. The city is located at the intersection of I-75 and State Route 36 in Miami County. Piqua sits on the I-75 corridor just 20 miles north of I-70. The I-75 & I-70 interchange is one of the busiest interstate interchanges in the United States.
Residents will find a myriad of facilities, places of interest, and interesting attractions in and around the Piqua area. Piqua also boasts many restaurants and shopping opportunities.
The Piqua area was an important Indian settlement and trading area for many years before the city was planned and thus has a rich and interesting history.