How far is Akron, OH from Champion, OH?

The driving distance from Akron, OH to Champion, OH is about 153.7 miles (247.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.5 miles (213.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
153.68 mi
03h 03m
Flight
132.56 mi
213.33 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.56 mi
Kilometers
213.33 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.68 mi
Kilometers
247.32 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Champion
Sat, Apr 18, 9:33 AM EDT
Return by in Akron
Sat, Apr 18, 12:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Akron
2026-04-18T06:29
Arrive Champion
Sat, Apr 18, 9:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Akron
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Milan
OH

Village in Ohio, USA

From Akron
76.7 mi
01h 31m
To Champion
77 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph S
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Akron and Champion.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Champion.

  1. 1

    Start on West Bowery Street

    1230 ft · 36 sec · West Bowery Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Center Street

    839 ft · 37 sec · West Center Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rand Avenue

    1607 ft · 34 sec · Rand Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Exchange Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Exchange Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Portage Path

    2793 ft · 2 min · South Portage Path

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    4.3 mi · 7 min · West Market Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Ghent Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Ghent Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1740 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 21: Brecksville Road

    2119 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Brecksville Road

    1 km · 1 min · Brecksville Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left toward I 80: Ohio Turnpike

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    121 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    542 ft · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Toledo

    2779 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    120.2 mi · 2 hr 9 min · Ohio Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 2: Toledo Airport

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Airport Hwy / Rt 2 Exit

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Airport Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Airport Highway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Berkey Southern Road

    1594 ft · 37 sec · South Berkey Southern Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Soul Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · Soul Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Wilkins Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Wilkins Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Shaffer Road

    2667 ft · 43 sec · Shaffer Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Lathrop Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · South Lathrop Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Old State Line Road

    89 m · 10 sec · Old State Line Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto South Lathrop Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · South Lathrop Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West Bancroft Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Bancroft Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto North Fulton-Lucas Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · North Fulton-Lucas Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto County Road U

    1 mi · 2 min · County Road U

  29. 29

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    1237 ft · 25 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and Champion.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
31 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
120 mi · 78%
Ghent Road
9.03 mi · 6%
West Market Street
4.27 mi · 3%
North Fulton-Lucas Road
3.75 mi · 2%
South Lathrop Road
3.72 mi · 2%
East Main Street
1.8 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

120 mi · 02h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
132.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milan
01h 31m from Akron
Leave By
10:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Akron and Showers And Thunderstorms near Champion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Akron to Champion?

The road trip is about 153.7 miles (247.3 km) and usually takes 03h 03m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Milan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.7 miles from Akron and 77 miles from Champion.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 132.5 miles (213.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.08 one way or $40.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Akron and Showers And Thunderstorms near Champion.

Stop Ideas Near Milan

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Milan, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Milan.

RAIL

Sandusky

19 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

43 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

79 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

87 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Champion. Straight-line distance: 132.56 mi (213.33 km).

Akron

#1 Akron

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

Population195,994
Coordinates41.0814400, -81.5190100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Champion

#2 Champion

Township in Trumbull County, Ohio

Population9,005
Coordinates41.7147700, -83.9332800
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: Akron (-81.51901, 41.08144)
End: Champion (-83.93328, 41.71477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 247 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.42 gal
20.53 L · about $20.08
Round trip
$40.16
10.84 gal · 41.06 L
Estimated CO2
48.2 kg one way
Round trip: 96.3 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $20.08 $40.16
Mid-grade $4.24 $22.99 $45.98
Premium $4.79 $25.96 $51.92
Diesel $4.30 $23.33 $46.66

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Akron and Champion. The current time is 06:29:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.