How far is Champion, OH from Lorain, OH?
The driving distance from Champion, OH to Lorain, OH is about 109.4 miles (176 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Champion and Lorain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Champion and Lorain.
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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
3.8 mi · 5 min · North Fulton-Lucas 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 Lathrop Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · North Lathrop Road
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At the end of the road, 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
1.5 km · 1 min · South Lathrop Road
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Turn left onto Shaffer Road
2667 ft · 42 sec · Shaffer Road
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Turn right onto Wilkins Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Wilkins Road
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Turn left onto Soul Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Soul Road
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Turn right onto South Berkey Southern Road
1594 ft · 39 sec · South Berkey Southern Road
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Turn left onto Airport Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Airport Highway
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Take the ramp left
2311 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight right
1947 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
82.8 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Baumhart Rd, Vermillion
1 mi · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Baumhart Road
4.3 mi · 6 min · Baumhart Road
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Turn right onto West Erie Avenue
3.2 mi · 5 min · West Erie Avenue
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Turn slight right onto State Route 611
1230 ft · 45 sec · State Route 611
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Continue on West 21st Street
2 mi · 4 min · West 21st Street
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Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue
720 ft · 32 sec · Hamilton Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Champion and Lorain.
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
82.8 mi · 01h 29m
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 near Lorain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Champion to Lorain?
The road trip is about 109.4 miles (176 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?
Fremont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.6 miles from Champion and 54.7 miles from Lorain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 2:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.30 one way or $28.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Champion and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lorain.
Stop Ideas Near Fremont
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 Fremont.
Sandusky
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Elyria
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Champion and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 92.28 mi (148.51 km).
#1 Champion
Township in Trumbull County, Ohio
| Population | 9,005 |
| Coordinates | 41.7147700, -83.9332800 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lorain
The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.
| Population | 63,872 |
| Coordinates | 41.4528200, -82.1823700 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hamilton Avenue (-82.182237, 41.452819)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 176 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $14.30 | $28.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $16.37 | $32.75 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $18.49 | $36.98 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $16.61 | $33.23 |
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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