How far is Champion, NY from Clayton Center, NY?
The driving distance from Champion, NY to Clayton Center, NY is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.6 miles (38 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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 00h 51m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Jefferson County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Champion and Clayton Center.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Champion and Clayton Center.
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Start on County Road 47
564 ft · 20 sec · County Road 47
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Turn right onto State Street
11.3 mi · 18 min · State Street
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Turn right onto Mill Street
1867 ft · 40 sec · Mill Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Bradley Street
13.5 mi · 21 min · Bradley Street
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Continue on State Highway 12
3.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 12
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Turn right onto County Road 5
2.2 mi · 5 min · County Road 5
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Turn right onto Ellis Road
24 m · 3 sec · Ellis Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ellis Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Champion and Clayton Center.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Bradley Street
Turn right onto Bradley Street
13.5 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Champion and Rain Showers Likely near Clayton Center.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Champion to Clayton Center?
The road trip is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Glen Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Champion and 15.7 miles from Clayton Center.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.6 miles (38 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.45 one way or $8.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Champion and Rain Showers Likely near Clayton Center.
Stop Ideas Near Glen Park
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 Glen Park.
Rome station
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Champion and Clayton Center. Straight-line distance: 23.59 mi (37.96 km).
#1 Champion
Town in Jefferson County, New York
| Population | 4,236 |
| Coordinates | 43.9622900, -75.6902000 |
| Altitude | 304 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clayton Center
Clayton Center is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 44.1917200, -76.0421600 |
| Altitude | 127 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clayton Center (-76.04216, 44.19172)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.01 | $4.45 | $8.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $4.97 | $9.95 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.40 | $10.79 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $5.21 | $10.42 |
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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