How far is Cincinnati, OH from Champion, OH?

The driving distance from Cincinnati, OH to Champion, OH is about 216.1 miles (347.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 181.4 miles (291.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
216.05 mi
04h 12m
Flight
181.38 mi
291.91 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
181.38 mi
Kilometers
291.91 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
216.05 mi
Kilometers
347.7 km
Drive Time
04h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Champion
Sat, Apr 18, 10:42 AM EDT
Return by in Cincinnati
Sat, Apr 18, 2:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cincinnati
2026-04-18T06:29
Arrive Champion
Sat, Apr 18, 10:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cincinnati
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Wapakoneta
OH

City in Ohio

From Cincinnati
108.1 mi
02h 06m
To Champion
108 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ohio Avenue

    30 m · 6 sec · Ohio Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West McMillan Avenue

    876 ft · 27 sec · West McMillan Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Vine Street

    86 m · 10 sec · Vine Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Jefferson Avenue

    2889 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Vine Street

    2 mi · 5 min · Vine Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Mitchell Avenue

    1490 ft · 40 sec · West Mitchell Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 North: Dayton

    1927 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway

    47.4 mi · 57 min · Mill Creek Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Toledo

    137.4 mi · 2 hr 29 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 475 North, US 23 North: Maumee, Ann Arbor

    1.2 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    3083 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto I 475 North, US 23 North: Maumee, Ann Arbor

    11.5 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    933 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    529 ft · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto West Central Avenue

    5.6 mi · 9 min · West Central Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Washburn Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Washburn Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Richfield Center Road

    152 m · 15 sec · Richfield Center Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Sylvania Avenue

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Sylvania Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Fulton-Lucas Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Fulton-Lucas Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto County Road U

    1 mi · 2 min · County Road U

  21. 21

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1237 ft · 25 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
138 mi · 64%
Mill Creek Expressway
47.4 mi · 22%
I 475 North
13.1 mi · 6%
West Central Avenue
5.64 mi · 3%
Sylvania Avenue
3.22 mi · 1%
Vine Street
2.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Toledo

137 mi · 02h 29m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.7 mi
181.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wapakoneta
02h 06m from Cincinnati
Leave By
8:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cincinnati and Showers And Thunderstorms near Champion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 216.1 miles (347.7 km) and usually takes 04h 12m 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?

Wapakoneta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.1 miles from Cincinnati and 108 miles from Champion.

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

The direct path is about 181.4 miles (291.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.23 one way or $56.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Cincinnati and Showers And Thunderstorms near Champion.

Stop Ideas Near Wapakoneta

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

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

RAIL

Bryan

106 mi away
Page and Lynn Street
RAIL

Waterloo

119 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and Champion. Straight-line distance: 181.38 mi (291.91 km).

Cincinnati

#1 Cincinnati

The third most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Cincinnati metropolitan area.

Population304,548
Coordinates39.1271100, -84.5143900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Champion

#2 Champion

Township in Trumbull County, Ohio

Population9,005
Coordinates41.7147700, -83.9332800
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: Cincinnati (-84.51439, 39.12711)
End: Champion (-83.93328, 41.71477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 348 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.62 gal
28.86 L · about $28.23
Round trip
$56.46
15.24 gal · 57.72 L
Estimated CO2
67.7 kg one way
Round trip: 135.4 kg / 299 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $28.23 $56.46
Mid-grade $4.24 $32.32 $64.65
Premium $4.79 $36.50 $73.00
Diesel $4.30 $32.80 $65.59

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 Ohio · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Cincinnati and Champion. The current time is 06:29:40.

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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.