How far is Syracuse, NY from Champion, NY?

The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Champion, NY is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.2 miles (108.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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
80.57 mi
01h 42m
Flight
67.19 mi
108.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.19 mi
Kilometers
108.13 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.57 mi
Kilometers
129.67 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Champion
Fri, Oct 16, 5:18 AM EDT
Return by in Syracuse
Fri, Oct 16, 7:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Syracuse
2026-10-16T03:36
Arrive Champion
Fri, Oct 16, 5:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Syracuse
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
Pulaski
NY

Town in Oswego County, New York, United States

From Syracuse
40.3 mi
00h 51m
To Champion
40.3 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 23 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Friday

Rain

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
17 to 24 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Syracuse and Champion.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South State Street

    1985 ft · 52 sec · South State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Willow Street

    78 m · 10 sec · East Willow Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Pearl Street

    124 m · 10 sec · Pearl Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 81 North

    807 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    62.8 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 232: Watertown Center

    723 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto State Highway 232

    1401 ft · 26 sec · State Highway 232

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 232

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 232

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Thompson Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Thompson Boulevard

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Park Drive

    62 m · 7 sec · Park Drive

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Park Drive

    729 ft · 24 sec · Park Drive

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Street

    10.3 mi · 16 min · State Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto County Road 47

    564 ft · 16 sec · County Road 47

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 47

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Syracuse 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
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 North
63 mi · 78%
State Street
10.3 mi · 13%
State Highway 232
2.39 mi · 3%
Thompson Boulevard
1.35 mi · 2%
South State Street
0.38 mi
Park Drive
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

I 81 North

Merge slight left

62.8 mi · 01h 13m

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
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
67.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pulaski
00h 51m from Syracuse
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Syracuse and Rain near Champion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Syracuse to Champion?

The road trip is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Pulaski is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.3 miles from Syracuse and 40.3 miles from Champion.

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

The direct path is about 67.2 miles (108.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 3:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.63 one way or $25.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Syracuse and Rain near Champion.

Stop Ideas Near Pulaski

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

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

RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

53 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

55 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

Rome station

68 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Union Station

89 mi away
321 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and Champion. Straight-line distance: 67.19 mi (108.13 km).

Syracuse

#1 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York.

Population141,229
Coordinates43.0481200, -76.1474200
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
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#2 Champion

Town in Jefferson County, New York

Population4,236
Coordinates43.9622900, -75.6902000
Altitude304
CountryUnited States
Start: Syracuse (-76.14742, 43.04812)
End: Champion (-75.6902, 43.96229)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.84 gal
10.76 L · about $12.63
Round trip
$25.26
5.68 gal · 21.52 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.5 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $12.63 $25.26
Mid-grade $4.98 $14.15 $28.30
Premium $5.38 $15.28 $30.57
Diesel $6.51 $18.49 $36.97

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 New York · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Syracuse and Champion. The current time is 03:36:07.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.