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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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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.
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Start on West Bowery Street
1230 ft · 36 sec · West Bowery Street
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Turn right onto West Center Street
839 ft · 37 sec · West Center Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rand Avenue
1607 ft · 34 sec · Rand Avenue
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Turn right onto West Exchange Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Exchange Street
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Turn right onto South Portage Path
2793 ft · 2 min · South Portage Path
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Turn left onto West Market Street
4.3 mi · 7 min · West Market Street
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Turn right onto Ghent Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Ghent Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1740 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 21: Brecksville Road
2119 ft · 52 sec
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Turn straight onto Brecksville Road
1 km · 1 min · Brecksville Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 80: Ohio Turnpike
1502 ft · 37 sec
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Continue straight
121 m · 10 sec
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Continue straight
542 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Toledo
2779 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
120.2 mi · 2 hr 9 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 2: Toledo Airport
1.1 mi · 3 min · Airport Hwy / Rt 2 Exit
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Airport Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Airport Highway
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Turn right onto South Berkey Southern Road
1594 ft · 37 sec · South Berkey Southern Road
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Turn left onto Soul Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Soul Road
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Turn right onto Wilkins Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Wilkins Road
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Turn left onto Shaffer Road
2667 ft · 43 sec · Shaffer Road
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Turn right onto South Lathrop Road
1.5 km · 1 min · South Lathrop Road
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Turn left onto Old State Line Road
89 m · 10 sec · Old State Line Road
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Turn right onto South Lathrop Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · South Lathrop Road
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Turn left onto West Bancroft Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Bancroft Street
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Turn right onto North Fulton-Lucas Road
3.8 mi · 5 min · North Fulton-Lucas Road
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Turn left onto County Road U
1 mi · 2 min · County Road U
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Continue on East Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue straight
1237 ft · 25 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and Champion.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Milan.
Sandusky
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Champion. Straight-line distance: 132.56 mi (213.33 km).
#1 Akron
The fifth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 195,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.0814400, -81.5190100 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Champion
Township in Trumbull County, Ohio
| Population | 9,005 |
| Coordinates | 41.7147700, -83.9332800 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
End: Champion (-83.93328, 41.71477)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 247 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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