How far is Cuyahoga Falls, OH from Champion, OH?

The driving distance from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Champion, OH is about 153.2 miles (246.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133 miles (214.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
153.2 mi
02h 56m
Flight
133.05 mi
214.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.05 mi
Kilometers
214.13 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.2 mi
Kilometers
246.55 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Champion
Sat, Apr 18, 11:06 AM EDT
Return by in Cuyahoga Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 2:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cuyahoga Falls
2026-04-18T08:10
Arrive Champion
Sat, Apr 18, 11:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cuyahoga Falls
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Milan
OH

Village in Ohio, USA

From Cuyahoga Falls
76.4 mi
01h 28m
To Champion
76.7 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 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 Cuyahoga Falls and Champion.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cuyahoga Falls and Champion.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street

    8 m · 8 sec · 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Broad Boulevard

    1016 ft · 31 sec · Broad Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    2021 ft · 49 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Akron Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80, Ohio Turnpike: Toledo, Youngstown

    2585 ft · 2 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Toledo

    2172 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    127.3 mi · 2 hr 16 min · Ohio Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 2: Toledo Airport

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

  9. 9

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

    1.5 km · 1 min · Airport Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Berkey Southern Road

    1594 ft · 37 sec · South Berkey Southern Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Soul Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · Soul Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Wilkins Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Wilkins Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Shaffer Road

    2667 ft · 43 sec · Shaffer Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Lathrop Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · South Lathrop Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Old State Line Road

    89 m · 10 sec · Old State Line Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Lathrop Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · South Lathrop Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Bancroft Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Bancroft Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Fulton-Lucas Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · North Fulton-Lucas Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto County Road U

    1 mi · 2 min · County Road U

  20. 20

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1237 ft · 25 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cuyahoga Falls 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
22 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
127 mi · 83%
Akron Expressway
8.34 mi · 5%
North Fulton-Lucas Road
3.75 mi · 2%
South Lathrop Road
3.72 mi · 2%
East Main Street
1.8 mi · 1%
West Bancroft Street
1.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

127 mi · 02h 16m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
133 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milan
01h 28m from Cuyahoga Falls
Leave By
12:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Cuyahoga Falls 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 Cuyahoga Falls to Champion?

The road trip is about 153.2 miles (246.5 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?

Milan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.4 miles from Cuyahoga Falls and 76.7 miles from Champion.

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

The direct path is about 133 miles (214.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 12:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.01 one way or $40.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Milan

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

19 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

43 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

79 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

87 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cuyahoga Falls and Champion. Straight-line distance: 133.05 mi (214.13 km).

Cuyahoga Falls

#1 Cuyahoga Falls

The most populous city in Summit County, Ohio.

Population49,005
Coordinates41.1339400, -81.4845600
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Champion

#2 Champion

Township in Trumbull County, Ohio

Population9,005
Coordinates41.7147700, -83.9332800
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: Cuyahoga Falls (-81.48456, 41.13394)
End: Champion (-83.93328, 41.71477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 247 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.4 gal
20.46 L · about $20.01
Round trip
$40.01
10.8 gal · 40.92 L
Estimated CO2
48 kg one way
Round trip: 96 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $20.01 $40.01
Mid-grade $4.24 $22.91 $45.81
Premium $4.79 $25.87 $51.73
Diesel $4.30 $23.24 $46.48

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 Cuyahoga Falls and Champion. The current time is 08:10:00.

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.