How far is Champion, OH from Cleveland, OH?

The driving distance from Champion, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 136 miles (218.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
136.04 mi
02h 15m
Flight
116.56 mi
187.59 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.56 mi
Kilometers
187.59 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.04 mi
Kilometers
218.93 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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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 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Sat, Apr 18, 7:26 AM EDT
Return by in Champion
Sat, Apr 18, 9:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Champion
2026-04-18T05:11
Arrive Cleveland
Sat, Apr 18, 7:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Champion
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Castalia
OH

Village in Erie County, Ohio

From Champion
67.9 mi
01h 07m
To Cleveland
68.1 mi
01h 07m

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
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.8 mi · 5 min · North Fulton-Lucas Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Bancroft Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Bancroft Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Lathrop Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · North Lathrop Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old State Line Road

    89 m · 10 sec · Old State Line Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Lathrop Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · South Lathrop Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Shaffer Road

    2667 ft · 42 sec · Shaffer Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Wilkins Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Wilkins Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Soul Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · Soul Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Berkey Southern Road

    1594 ft · 39 sec · South Berkey Southern Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Airport Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Airport Highway

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left

    2311 ft · 57 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    1947 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    89.1 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Ohio Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Ohio Turnpike Connector

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Ohio Turnpike Connector

  17. 17

    Continue on Northwest Freeway

    25.6 mi · 31 min · Northwest Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 422, SR 14: Orange Avenue, Ontario Street

    1427 ft · 35 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on US 422 West, SR 14 West: Ontario Street

    1246 ft · 43 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Ontario Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Ontario Street

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Roadway

    71 m · 11 sec · South Roadway

  23. 23

    Continue on East Roadway

    584 ft · 28 sec · East Roadway

  24. 24

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

    156 m · 20 sec · Rockwell Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue

    57 m · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Frankfort Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
89.1 mi · 65%
Northwest Freeway
27.3 mi · 20%
North Fulton-Lucas Road
3.75 mi · 3%
North Lathrop Road
2.76 mi · 2%
Ohio Turnpike Connector
2.59 mi · 2%
Airport Highway
1.72 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

89.1 mi · 01h 35m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.4 mi
116.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Castalia
01h 07m from Champion
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 136 miles (218.9 km) and usually takes 02h 15m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Castalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.9 miles from Champion and 68.1 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.78 one way or $35.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Castalia

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

9 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

59 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

67 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

93 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Champion and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 116.56 mi (187.59 km).

Champion

#1 Champion

Township in Trumbull County, Ohio

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

#2 Cleveland

The second most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Cleveland metropolitan area.

Population378,589
Coordinates41.4995000, -81.6954100
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: SR 120 (-83.933305, 41.714988)
End: (-81.69551, 41.499606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 219 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.8 gal
18.17 L · about $17.78
Round trip
$35.57
9.6 gal · 36.34 L
Estimated CO2
42.7 kg one way
Round trip: 85.3 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $17.78 $35.57
Mid-grade $4.24 $20.36 $40.72
Premium $4.79 $22.99 $45.98
Diesel $4.30 $20.66 $41.32

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 Cleveland. The current time is 05:11:13.

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.