How far is Champion, OH from Mentor, OH?
The driving distance from Champion, OH to Mentor, OH is about 159.7 miles (257 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.8 miles (215.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 38m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Champion and Mentor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Champion and Mentor.
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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
89.1 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Ohio Turnpike Connector
2.6 mi · 3 min · Ohio Turnpike Connector
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Continue on Northwest Freeway
25.6 mi · 31 min · Northwest Freeway
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Keep slight right
4.6 mi · 7 min
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Merge slight right onto Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
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Continue on Lakeland Freeway
8.8 mi · 11 min · Lakeland Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Lakeland Freeway
10 mi · 12 min · Lakeland Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 615: Mentor
2004 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto Center Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Center Street
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Turn left
35 m · 8 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 Mentor.
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
89.1 mi · 01h 35m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Champion and Partly Sunny near Mentor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Champion to Mentor?
The road trip is about 159.7 miles (257 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?
Milan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.7 miles from Champion and 80 miles from Mentor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.8 miles (215.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 1:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.56 one way or $43.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Champion and Partly Sunny near Mentor.
Stop Ideas Near Milan
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 Milan.
Sandusky
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Champion and Mentor. Straight-line distance: 133.86 mi (215.43 km).
#1 Champion
Township in Trumbull County, Ohio
| Population | 9,005 |
| Coordinates | 41.7147700, -83.9332800 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mentor
A city in Lake County, Ohio.
| Population | 47,090 |
| Coordinates | 41.6661600, -81.3395500 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
End: Center Street (-81.339958, 41.666166)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 257 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 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 | $3.83 | $21.56 | $43.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $24.68 | $49.35 |
| Premium | $4.93 | $27.74 | $55.48 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $34.16 | $68.33 |
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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