How far is Champion, OH from Cincinnati, OH?

The driving distance from Champion, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 216.6 miles (348.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 181.4 miles (291.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m 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
216.62 mi
03h 30m
Flight
181.38 mi
291.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
181.38 mi
Kilometers
291.91 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
216.62 mi
Kilometers
348.62 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cincinnati
Sat, Apr 18, 8:41 AM EDT
Return by in Champion
Sat, Apr 18, 12:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Champion
2026-04-18T05:11
Arrive Cincinnati
Sat, Apr 18, 8:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 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
10:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Champion
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Wapakoneta
OH

City in Ohio

From Champion
107.8 mi
01h 45m
To Cincinnati
108.8 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  2. 2

    Continue on County Road U

    1 mi · 2 min · County Road U

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Fulton-Lucas Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Fulton-Lucas Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Sylvania Avenue

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Sylvania Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Washburn Road

    809 ft · 22 sec · Washburn Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Richfield Center Road

    9 m · 5 sec · Richfield Center Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Washburn Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Washburn Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Central Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    2184 ft · 53 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    11.9 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Dayton

    1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    137 mi · 2 hr 28 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    47.8 mi · 57 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Mitchell Avenue, Saint Bernard

    885 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Bernard, Xavier University, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Zoo

    76 m · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Mitchell Avenue

    1628 ft · 42 sec · West Mitchell Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    60 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Vine Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Vine Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Jefferson Avenue

    2638 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn slight right

    103 m · 8 sec

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Calhoun Street

    865 ft · 34 sec · Calhoun Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Ohio Avenue

    104 m · 14 sec · Ohio Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ohio Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
185 mi · 86%
Central Avenue
17.8 mi · 8%
Sylvania Avenue
3.1 mi · 1%
Vine Street
1.95 mi · 1%
North Fulton-Lucas Road
1.79 mi · 1%
Washburn Road
1.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

137 mi · 02h 28m

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 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.2 mi
181.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wapakoneta
01h 45m from Champion
Leave By
10:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Champion and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Cincinnati.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 216.6 miles (348.6 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?

Wapakoneta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.8 miles from Champion and 108.8 miles from Cincinnati.

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

The direct path is about 181.4 miles (291.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.2 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 10:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.34 one way or $56.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Champion and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Cincinnati.

Stop Ideas Near Wapakoneta

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wapakoneta, 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 Wapakoneta.

RAIL

Bryan

106 mi away
Page and Lynn Street
RAIL

Waterloo

119 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Champion and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 181.38 mi (291.91 km).

Champion

#1 Champion

Township in Trumbull County, Ohio

Population9,005
Coordinates41.7147700, -83.9332800
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Cincinnati

#2 Cincinnati

The third most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Cincinnati metropolitan area.

Population304,548
Coordinates39.1271100, -84.5143900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: SR 120 (-83.933305, 41.714988)
End: (-84.514416, 39.127158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 349 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.65 gal
28.94 L · about $28.34
Round trip
$56.69
15.3 gal · 57.88 L
Estimated CO2
68 kg one way
Round trip: 136 kg / 300 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $28.34 $56.69
Mid-grade $4.24 $32.45 $64.90
Premium $4.79 $36.64 $73.29
Diesel $4.30 $32.93 $65.85

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 Champion and Cincinnati. The current time is 05:11:19.

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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.