Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 3m
Distance
153.7 mi
247 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Champion, OH
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The drive from Akron, OH to Champion, OH covers 153.7 miles and takes about 3h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ohio Turnpike, I 77, West Market Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 120.2 miles on Ohio Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.85 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
76.8 miles from Akron, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 3m. Total distance: 153.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 3h 3m highway drive covering 153.7 miles, with most of the trip on Ohio Turnpike and I 77. The longest continuous stretch is about 120.2 miles on Ohio Turnpike.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and I 77. You will hit about 23 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near West Center Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 153.7 miles you will encounter 23 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (West Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (SR 59 / Rand Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 15.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto West Center Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto SR 59 / Rand Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Take the exit toward SR 21: Brecksville Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 West: Toledo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 80 / Ohio Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Turnpike | 120.2 mi | 2h 8m |
| I 77 | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| West Market Street | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| North Fulton-Lucas Road | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| South Lathrop Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Ghent Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| East Main Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Airport Hwy / Rt 2 Exit | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Akron, OH and Champion, OH.
Start on West Bowery Street
Turn right onto West Center Street
At end of road, turn left onto SR 59
Turn right onto West Exchange Street
Turn right onto South Portage Path
Turn left onto SR 18
Turn right onto Ghent Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 77; SR 21
Take the exit
Turn straight onto SR 21
Take the ramp
Continue on this road
Continue on this road
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 80
Take the exit onto Airport Hwy / Rt 2 Exit
At end of road, turn right onto SR 2
Turn right onto SR 295
Turn left onto TR 88
Turn right onto CR 108
Turn left onto TR 38
Turn right onto TR 43
Turn left onto CR 34
Turn right onto CR 43
Turn left onto CR 22
Turn right onto CR 1
Turn left onto CR U
Continue on SR 64
Continue on SR 120
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 34 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.8 miles or 1h 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Champion, OH than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Akron, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Akron, OH
This is one driving day of about 153.7 miles and 3h 3m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 76.8 mi from Akron, OH · 1h 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
77 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 76.8 miles from Akron, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Ohio Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 120.2 miles.
The final approach into Champion, OH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Champion, OH.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$23.85 one way
$47.71 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $26.47 | $52.95 |
| premium | $4.91 | $29.71 | $59.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $33.94 | $67.87 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.01
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.1 | 0 | $16.14 | $7.38 |
| Efficient EV | 38.4 | 0 | $13.45 | $6.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 61.5 | 0 | $21.52 | $9.84 |
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Akron on Saturday
Local time
11:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Morning in Champion on Saturday
Local time
11:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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