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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Erie County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Frankfort Avenue
48 m · 12 sec · Frankfort Avenue
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Turn left onto West 3rd Street
103 m · 17 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn left onto West Superior Avenue
96 m · 15 sec · West Superior Avenue
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Turn right onto West Roadway
153 m · 23 sec · West Roadway
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Turn right onto Ontario Street
2378 ft · 1 min · Ontario Street
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Turn slight right onto I 90 West, SR 10 West
109 m · 14 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West
2957 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Innerbelt
2935 ft · 45 sec · Innerbelt
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East, I 71 South, SR 176 South
26.2 mi · 32 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike Connector
91.6 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Ohio Turnpike Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 2: Toledo Airport
1.1 mi · 3 min · Airport Hwy / Rt 2 Exit
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Airport Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Airport Highway
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Turn right onto South Berkey Southern Road
1594 ft · 37 sec · South Berkey Southern Road
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Turn left onto Soul Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Soul Road
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Turn right onto Wilkins Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Wilkins Road
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Turn left onto Shaffer Road
2667 ft · 43 sec · Shaffer Road
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Turn right onto South Lathrop Road
1.5 km · 1 min · South Lathrop Road
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Turn left onto Old State Line Road
89 m · 10 sec · Old State Line Road
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Turn right onto South Lathrop Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · South Lathrop Road
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Turn left onto West Bancroft Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Bancroft Street
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Turn right onto North Fulton-Lucas Road
3.8 mi · 5 min · North Fulton-Lucas Road
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Turn left onto County Road U
1 mi · 2 min · County Road U
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Continue on East Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue straight
1237 ft · 25 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cleveland and Champion.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Castalia.
Sandusky
Elyria
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Cleveland Lakefront station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Champion. Straight-line distance: 116.56 mi (187.59 km).
#1 Cleveland
The second most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Cleveland metropolitan area.
| Population | 378,589 |
| Coordinates | 41.4995000, -81.6954100 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Champion
Township in Trumbull County, Ohio
| Population | 9,005 |
| Coordinates | 41.7147700, -83.9332800 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
End: Champion (-83.93328, 41.71477)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 218 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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