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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Allen County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on South Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 75 North, SR 4 North: Toledo, Springfield
43 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Toledo
1458 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
137 mi · 2 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 475 North, US 23 North: Maumee, Ann Arbor
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
3083 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto I 475 North, US 23 North: Maumee, Ann Arbor
11.5 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right
933 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left
529 ft · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto West Central Avenue
5.6 mi · 9 min · West Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Washburn Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Washburn Road
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Turn right onto Richfield Center Road
152 m · 15 sec · Richfield Center Road
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Turn left onto Sylvania Avenue
3.2 mi · 5 min · Sylvania Avenue
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Turn right onto North Fulton-Lucas Road
1.8 mi · 3 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 Dayton 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.
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.
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.
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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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Beaverdam.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Champion. Straight-line distance: 135.81 mi (218.56 km).
#1 Dayton
The ninth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 139,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.7589500, -84.1916100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| 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: 267 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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