How far is Cleveland, OH from Champion, OH?

The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to Champion, OH is about 135.6 miles (218.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m 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
135.66 mi
02h 40m
Flight
116.56 mi
187.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.56 mi
Kilometers
187.59 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.66 mi
Kilometers
218.33 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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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 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Champion
Sat, Apr 18, 9:10 AM EDT
Return by in Cleveland
Sat, Apr 18, 11:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-04-18T06:30
Arrive Champion
Sat, Apr 18, 9:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cleveland
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
Castalia
OH

Village in Erie County, Ohio

From Cleveland
67.7 mi
01h 20m
To Champion
68 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph S
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 Cleveland and Champion.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Frankfort Avenue

    48 m · 12 sec · Frankfort Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street

    103 m · 17 sec · West 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Superior Avenue

    96 m · 15 sec · West Superior Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Roadway

    153 m · 23 sec · West Roadway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Ontario Street

    2378 ft · 1 min · Ontario Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto I 90 West, SR 10 West

    109 m · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West

    2957 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Innerbelt

    2935 ft · 45 sec · Innerbelt

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East, I 71 South, SR 176 South

    26.2 mi · 32 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike Connector

    91.6 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Ohio Turnpike Connector

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 2: Toledo Airport

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Airport Hwy / Rt 2 Exit

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Airport Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Airport Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Berkey Southern Road

    1594 ft · 37 sec · South Berkey Southern Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Soul Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · Soul Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Wilkins Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Wilkins Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Shaffer Road

    2667 ft · 43 sec · Shaffer Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Lathrop Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · South Lathrop Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Old State Line Road

    89 m · 10 sec · Old State Line Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Lathrop Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · South Lathrop Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Bancroft Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Bancroft Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Fulton-Lucas Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · North Fulton-Lucas Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto County Road U

    1 mi · 2 min · County Road U

  23. 23

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    1237 ft · 25 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cleveland 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
25 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike Connector
91.6 mi · 67%
I 90 East
26.2 mi · 19%
North Fulton-Lucas Road
3.75 mi · 3%
South Lathrop Road
3.72 mi · 3%
East Main Street
1.8 mi · 1%
West Bancroft Street
1.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike Connector

Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike Connector

91.6 mi · 01h 38m

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
02h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19 mi
116.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Castalia
01h 20m from Cleveland
Leave By
1:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Cleveland 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 Cleveland to Champion?

The road trip is about 135.6 miles (218.3 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?

Castalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.7 miles from Cleveland and 68 miles from Champion.

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

The direct path is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 1:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.75 one way or $35.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Cleveland and Showers And Thunderstorms near Champion.

Stop Ideas Near Castalia

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

9 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

59 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

67 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

93 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Champion. Straight-line distance: 116.56 mi (187.59 km).

Cleveland

#1 Cleveland

The second most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Cleveland metropolitan area.

Population378,589
Coordinates41.4995000, -81.6954100
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Champion

#2 Champion

Township in Trumbull County, Ohio

Population9,005
Coordinates41.7147700, -83.9332800
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: Cleveland (-81.69541, 41.4995)
End: Champion (-83.93328, 41.71477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 218 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.79 gal
18.12 L · about $17.75
Round trip
$35.49
9.58 gal · 36.24 L
Estimated CO2
42.6 kg one way
Round trip: 85.1 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $17.75 $35.49
Mid-grade $4.24 $20.32 $40.64
Premium $4.79 $22.94 $45.89
Diesel $4.30 $20.62 $41.23

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 Cleveland and Champion. The current time is 06:30:07.

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.