How far is Champion, OH from Youngstown, OH?
The driving distance from Champion, OH to Youngstown, OH is about 193.6 miles (311.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 175.4 miles (282.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight 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 03h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Lorain County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Champion and Youngstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Champion and Youngstown.
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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 left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
9.2 mi · 10 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
67.1 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning Avenue
1328 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Youngstown
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 680: Youngstown
5.9 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right
1304 ft · 39 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Market Street
3144 ft · 59 sec · Market Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Central Square
38 m · 2 sec · Central Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Champion and Youngstown.
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 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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Champion and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Youngstown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Champion to Youngstown?
The road trip is about 193.6 miles (311.5 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?
Henrietta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.6 miles from Champion and 97 miles from Youngstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 175.4 miles (282.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 10:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.31 one way or $50.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Champion and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Youngstown.
Stop Ideas Near Henrietta
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 Henrietta.
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Champion and Youngstown. Straight-line distance: 175.38 mi (282.25 km).
#1 Champion
Township in Trumbull County, Ohio
| Population | 9,005 |
| Coordinates | 41.7147700, -83.9332800 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Youngstown
The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.
| Population | 63,828 |
| Coordinates | 41.0997800, -80.6495200 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: Central Square (-80.649441, 41.09972)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 312 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 24m |
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 | $25.31 | $50.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $28.97 | $57.95 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $32.72 | $65.43 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $29.40 | $58.79 |
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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