How far is Champion, OH from Columbus, OH?
The driving distance from Champion, OH to Columbus, OH is about 160.3 miles (257.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.6 miles (210.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Wyandot County, Ohio, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Champion and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Champion and Columbus.
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Start on the route
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Continue on County Road U
1 mi · 2 min · County Road U
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Turn right onto North Fulton-Lucas Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Fulton-Lucas Road
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Turn left onto Sylvania Avenue
3.1 mi · 4 min · Sylvania Avenue
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Turn right onto Washburn Road
809 ft · 22 sec · Washburn Road
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Turn left onto Richfield Center Road
9 m · 5 sec · Richfield Center Road
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Turn right onto Washburn Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Washburn Road
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
5.6 mi · 8 min · Central Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
2184 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
11.9 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Dayton
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
34.6 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 68, SR 15
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 68, SR 15: Kenton, Columbus
17.1 mi · 20 min
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Continue straight
52.4 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 37
1170 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto East Central Avenue
1766 ft · 26 sec · East Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Lake Street
968 ft · 18 sec · Lake Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East William Street
3276 ft · 44 sec · East William Street
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Continue on Sunbury Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road
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Continue on State Route 37 East
5.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East
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Take the exit right
1556 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
20.2 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton
1692 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton
1491 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway
1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Freeway
3202 ft · 54 sec · Northeast Freeway
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Turn straight onto North Third Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North Third Street
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Turn right onto East State Street
32 m · 4 sec · East State Street
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Turn right
27 m · 7 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 Champion and Columbus.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 68
Continue straight
52.4 mi · 01h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Champion and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Champion to Columbus?
The road trip is about 160.3 miles (257.9 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?
Carey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.4 miles from Champion and 78.9 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.6 miles (210.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 12:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.97 one way or $41.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Champion and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Carey
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 Carey.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Champion and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 130.64 mi (210.24 km).
#1 Champion
Township in Trumbull County, Ohio
| Population | 9,005 |
| Coordinates | 41.7147700, -83.9332800 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Columbus
The fifteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Columbus metropolitan area.
| Population | 884,356 |
| Coordinates | 39.9611800, -82.9987900 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
End: East State Street (-82.998626, 39.960416)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 258 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
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 | $20.97 | $41.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $24.01 | $48.02 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $27.11 | $54.22 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $24.36 | $48.72 |
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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