How far is Youngstown, OH from Champion, OH?

The driving distance from Youngstown, OH to Champion, OH is about 193.4 miles (311.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175.4 miles (282.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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
193.41 mi
03h 39m
Flight
175.38 mi
282.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.38 mi
Kilometers
282.25 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
193.41 mi
Kilometers
311.27 km
Drive Time
03h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Champion
Sat, Apr 18, 10:10 AM EDT
Return by in Youngstown
Sat, Apr 18, 1:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Youngstown
2026-04-18T06:30
Arrive Champion
Sat, Apr 18, 10:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 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
9:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Youngstown
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
Henrietta
OH

Township in Lorain County, Ohio

From Youngstown
96.5 mi
01h 49m
To Champion
96.9 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 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 Youngstown and Champion.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Central Square

    38 m · 10 sec · Central Square

  2. 2

    Continue on Central Square

    104 m · 14 sec · Central Square

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Market Street

    2581 ft · 51 sec · Market Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Woodland Avenue

    70 m · 5 sec · West Woodland Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    696 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto South Shore Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Shore Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Wickliffe Expressway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Wickliffe Expressway

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 76 East

    2550 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Cleveland

    2349 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    31.1 mi · 33 min · Ohio Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

    134.5 mi · 2 hr 24 min · Ohio Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 2: Toledo Airport

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

  14. 14

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

    1.5 km · 1 min · Airport Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Berkey Southern Road

    1594 ft · 37 sec · South Berkey Southern Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Soul Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · Soul Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Wilkins Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Wilkins Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Shaffer Road

    2667 ft · 43 sec · Shaffer Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Lathrop Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · South Lathrop Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Old State Line Road

    89 m · 10 sec · Old State Line Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Lathrop Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · South Lathrop Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Bancroft Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Bancroft Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Fulton-Lucas Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · North Fulton-Lucas Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto County Road U

    1 mi · 2 min · County Road U

  25. 25

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    1237 ft · 25 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Youngstown 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
27 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
166 mi · 86%
Wickliffe Expressway
8.64 mi · 4%
North Fulton-Lucas Road
3.75 mi · 2%
South Lathrop Road
3.72 mi · 2%
East Main Street
1.8 mi · 1%
South Shore Expressway
1.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

134 mi · 02h 24m

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 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18 mi
175.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henrietta
01h 49m from Youngstown
Leave By
9:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Youngstown 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 Youngstown to Champion?

The road trip is about 193.4 miles (311.3 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?

Henrietta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.5 miles from Youngstown and 96.9 miles from Champion.

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

The direct path is about 175.4 miles (282.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 9:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.31 one way or $50.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Henrietta

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

17 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

37 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

53 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

108 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Youngstown and Champion. Straight-line distance: 175.38 mi (282.25 km).

Youngstown

#1 Youngstown

The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.

Population63,828
Coordinates41.0997800, -80.6495200
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Champion

#2 Champion

Township in Trumbull County, Ohio

Population9,005
Coordinates41.7147700, -83.9332800
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: Youngstown (-80.64952, 41.09978)
End: Champion (-83.93328, 41.71477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 311 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.83 gal
25.84 L · about $25.31
Round trip
$50.61
13.66 gal · 51.68 L
Estimated CO2
60.7 kg one way
Round trip: 121.4 kg / 268 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $25.31 $50.61
Mid-grade $4.24 $28.97 $57.95
Premium $4.79 $32.72 $65.43
Diesel $4.30 $29.40 $58.79

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 Youngstown 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.