How far is Champion, OH from Hamilton, OH?

The driving distance from Champion, OH to Hamilton, OH is about 206.6 miles (332.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.4 miles (262.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 37m 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
206.64 mi
03h 18m
Flight
163.33 mi
262.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.33 mi
Kilometers
262.85 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.64 mi
Kilometers
332.55 km
Drive Time
03h 18m

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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 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Sat, Apr 18, 8:29 AM EDT
Return by in Champion
Sat, Apr 18, 11:48 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 Hamilton
Sat, Apr 18, 8:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 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
10:22 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
Cridersville
OH

City in Auglaize County, Ohio, United States of America

From Champion
101.7 mi
01h 39m
To Hamilton
104.9 mi
01h 39m

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
74°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    25.2 mi · 30 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 63: Monroe, Lebanon

    1403 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 63 West: Monroe

    700 ft · 17 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Hamilton Lebanon Road East

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Hamilton Lebanon Road East

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 4 North: Middletown

    872 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    80 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Hamilton Middletown Road

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Hamilton Middletown Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Fairgrove Avenue

    3235 ft · 44 sec · Fairgrove Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on North Erie Boulevard

    3253 ft · 51 sec · North Erie Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn right onto High Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · High Street

  23. 23

    Continue on High Street

    69 m · 15 sec · High Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
163 mi · 79%
Central Avenue
17.8 mi · 9%
Hamilton Middletown Road
6.5 mi · 3%
Hamilton Lebanon Road East
4.47 mi · 2%
Sylvania Avenue
3.1 mi · 2%
North Fulton-Lucas Road
1.79 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 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.2 mi
163.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cridersville
01h 39m from Champion
Leave By
10:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 206.6 miles (332.5 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?

Cridersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.7 miles from Champion and 104.9 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 163.4 miles (262.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.2 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 10:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.01 one way or $54.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.8 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 Hamilton.

Stop Ideas Near Cridersville

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

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

RAIL

Bryan

98 mi away
Page and Lynn Street
RAIL

Waterloo

113 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Champion and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 163.33 mi (262.85 km).

Champion

#1 Champion

Township in Trumbull County, Ohio

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

#2 Hamilton

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population62,148
Coordinates39.3995000, -84.5613400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: SR 120 (-83.933305, 41.714988)
End: High Street (-84.56131, 39.399555)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 333 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.29 gal
27.6 L · about $27.01
Round trip
$54.02
14.58 gal · 55.2 L
Estimated CO2
64.8 kg one way
Round trip: 129.6 kg / 286 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $27.01 $54.02
Mid-grade $4.24 $30.92 $61.85
Premium $4.79 $34.92 $69.84
Diesel $4.30 $31.38 $62.75

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 Hamilton. The current time is 05:11:15.

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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.