How far is Dayton, OH from Champion, OH?

The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Champion, OH is about 165.9 miles (267 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.8 miles (218.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 19m 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
165.89 mi
03h 09m
Flight
135.81 mi
218.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.81 mi
Kilometers
218.56 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.89 mi
Kilometers
266.97 km
Drive Time
03h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Champion
Sat, Apr 18, 9:39 AM EDT
Return by in Dayton
Sat, Apr 18, 12:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dayton
2026-04-18T06:30
Arrive Champion
Sat, Apr 18, 9:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dayton
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
Beaverdam
OH

Human settlement in Allen County, Ohio, United States of America

From Dayton
83 mi
01h 34m
To Champion
82.9 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 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 Dayton and Champion.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 North, SR 4 North: Toledo, Springfield

    43 m · 3 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Toledo

    1458 ft · 36 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    137 mi · 2 hr 28 min

  5. 5

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

    1.2 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    3083 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

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

    11.5 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    933 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    529 ft · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto West Central Avenue

    5.6 mi · 9 min · West Central Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Washburn Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Washburn Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Richfield Center Road

    152 m · 15 sec · Richfield Center Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Sylvania Avenue

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Sylvania Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Fulton-Lucas Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Fulton-Lucas Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto County Road U

    1 mi · 2 min · County Road U

  16. 16

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1237 ft · 25 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
137 mi · 83%
I 475 North
13.1 mi · 8%
West Central Avenue
5.64 mi · 3%
Sylvania Avenue
3.22 mi · 2%
East Main Street
1.8 mi · 1%
North Fulton-Lucas Road
1.79 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

137 mi · 02h 28m

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
03h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.1 mi
135.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beaverdam
01h 34m from Dayton
Leave By
10:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dayton 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 Dayton to Champion?

The road trip is about 165.9 miles (267 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?

Beaverdam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83 miles from Dayton and 82.9 miles from Champion.

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

The direct path is about 135.8 miles (218.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 10:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.67 one way or $43.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Beaverdam

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

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

RAIL

Bryan

87 mi away
Page and Lynn Street
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

97 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.
RAIL

Waterloo

110 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Champion. Straight-line distance: 135.81 mi (218.56 km).

Dayton

#1 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

Population139,907
Coordinates39.7589500, -84.1916100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Champion

#2 Champion

Township in Trumbull County, Ohio

Population9,005
Coordinates41.7147700, -83.9332800
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: Dayton (-84.19161, 39.75895)
End: Champion (-83.93328, 41.71477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 267 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.85 gal
22.16 L · about $21.67
Round trip
$43.35
11.7 gal · 44.32 L
Estimated CO2
52 kg one way
Round trip: 104 kg / 229 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $21.67 $43.35
Mid-grade $4.24 $24.82 $49.63
Premium $4.79 $28.02 $56.04
Diesel $4.30 $25.18 $50.36

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 Dayton and Champion. The current time is 06:30:10.

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.