How far is Clayton Center, NY from Champion, NY?

The driving distance from Clayton Center, NY to Champion, NY is about 38 miles (61.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.6 miles (38 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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
37.98 mi
00h 49m
Flight
23.59 mi
37.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.59 mi
Kilometers
37.96 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.98 mi
Kilometers
61.12 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Champion
Wed, Apr 15, 5:11 PM EDT
Return by in Clayton Center
Wed, Apr 15, 6:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clayton Center
2026-04-15T16:22
Arrive Champion
Wed, Apr 15, 5:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clayton Center
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
Glen Park
NY

Village in Jefferson County, New York, United States

From Clayton Center
15.7 mi
00h 24m
To Champion
22.3 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clayton Center and Champion.

  1. 1

    Start on Ellis Road

    24 m · 8 sec · Ellis Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Road 5

    2.2 mi · 5 min · County Road 5

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 12

    3.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 12

  4. 4

    Continue on Amelia Street

    13.5 mi · 21 min · Amelia Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Mill Street

    1861 ft · 34 sec · Mill Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Public Square

    96 m · 8 sec · Public Square

  8. 8

    Continue on State Street

    11.3 mi · 18 min · State Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto County Road 47

    564 ft · 16 sec · County Road 47

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 47

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amelia Street
13.5 mi · 35%
State Street
11.3 mi · 30%
State Highway 12
3.24 mi · 9%
County Road 5
2.18 mi · 6%
West Main Street
0.63 mi · 2%
Mill Street
0.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Amelia Street

Continue on Amelia Street

13.5 mi · 00h 21m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
23.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glen Park
00h 24m from Clayton Center
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Clayton Center and Rain Showers Likely near Champion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clayton Center to Champion?

The road trip is about 38 miles (61.1 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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 Clayton Center and 22.3 miles from Champion.

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 14.4 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.37 one way or $10.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Clayton Center and Rain Showers Likely near Champion.

Stop Ideas Near Glen Park

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

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

RAIL

Rome station

98 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

103 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

105 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

Union Station

116 mi away
321 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clayton Center and Champion. Straight-line distance: 23.59 mi (37.96 km).

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#1 Clayton Center

Clayton Center is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates44.1917200, -76.0421600
Altitude127
CountryUnited States
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#2 Champion

Town in Jefferson County, New York

Population4,236
Coordinates43.9622900, -75.6902000
Altitude304
CountryUnited States
Start: Ellis Road (-76.042336, 44.191703)
End: County Road 47 (-75.690135, 43.962337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.34 gal
5.07 L · about $5.37
Round trip
$10.74
2.68 gal · 10.14 L
Estimated CO2
11.9 kg one way
Round trip: 23.8 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $5.37 $10.74
Mid-grade $4.48 $6.00 $12.01
Premium $4.86 $6.51 $13.03
Diesel $4.69 $6.29 $12.58

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Clayton Center and Champion. The current time is 16:22:43.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.