How far is Champion, NY from Syracuse, NY?

The driving distance from Champion, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.2 miles (108.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
80.85 mi
01h 25m
Flight
67.19 mi
108.13 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.19 mi
Kilometers
108.13 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.85 mi
Kilometers
130.12 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Syracuse
Fri, Oct 16, 4:04 AM EDT
Return by in Champion
Fri, Oct 16, 5:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Champion
2026-10-16T02:39
Arrive Syracuse
Fri, Oct 16, 4:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Champion
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Pulaski
NY

Town in Oswego County, New York, United States

From Champion
40.4 mi
00h 42m
To Syracuse
40.5 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Friday

Rain

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
17 to 24 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 23 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 47

    564 ft · 20 sec · County Road 47

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Street

    10.3 mi · 16 min · State Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Park Drive

    729 ft · 21 sec · Park Drive

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Thompson Boulevard

    60 m · 6 sec · Thompson Boulevard

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Thompson Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Thompson Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Washington Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto State Highway 232

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 232

  8. 8

    Continue on County Road 62

    667 ft · 17 sec · County Road 62

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Cady Road

    1076 ft · 24 sec · Cady Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward I 81 South

    1055 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    54.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    2721 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Clinton Street, Salina Street

    76 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Salina Street

    793 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto North Salina Street

    153 m · 21 sec · North Salina Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Willow Street

    928 ft · 31 sec · East Willow Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North State Street

    1989 ft · 46 sec · North State Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 South
62.9 mi · 78%
State Street
10.3 mi · 13%
Washington Street
2.64 mi · 3%
State Highway 232
2.13 mi · 3%
Thompson Boulevard
1.38 mi · 2%
North State Street
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

I 81 South

Merge slight left

54.6 mi · 01h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
67.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pulaski
00h 42m from Champion
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Champion and Showers And Thunderstorms near Syracuse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Pulaski is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.4 miles from Champion and 40.5 miles from Syracuse.

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

The direct path is about 67.2 miles (108.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.68 one way or $25.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Champion and Showers And Thunderstorms near Syracuse.

Stop Ideas Near Pulaski

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

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

RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

53 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

55 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

Rome station

68 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Union Station

89 mi away
321 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Champion and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 67.19 mi (108.13 km).

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#1 Champion

Town in Jefferson County, New York

Population4,236
Coordinates43.9622900, -75.6902000
Altitude304
CountryUnited States
Syracuse

#2 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York.

Population141,229
Coordinates43.0481200, -76.1474200
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road 47 (-75.690135, 43.962337)
End: South State Street (-76.14744, 43.04812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.85 gal
10.8 L · about $12.68
Round trip
$25.35
5.7 gal · 21.6 L
Estimated CO2
25.3 kg one way
Round trip: 50.7 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $12.68 $25.35
Mid-grade $4.98 $14.20 $28.40
Premium $5.38 $15.34 $30.68
Diesel $6.51 $18.55 $37.10

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 New York · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Champion and Syracuse. The current time is 02:39:02.

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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.