The drive from Champion, OH to Lorain, OH covers 109.4 miles and takes about 2h 12m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ohio Turnpike, Baumhart Road, North Fulton-Lucas Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 82.8 miles on Ohio Turnpike.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.98 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.
Midpoint
54.7 miles from Champion, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 6m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 12m. Total distance: 109.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 2h 12m highway drive covering 109.4 miles, with most of the trip on Ohio Turnpike and Baumhart Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 82.8 miles on Ohio Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ohio Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 82.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and Baumhart Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 10.4 miles in near CR 34 / Old State Line Road.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 12m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.4 miles (CR 34 / Old State Line Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.5 miles (TR 38 / Shaffer Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.7 miles (TR 88 / Soul Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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10.4 mi into trip|~15m in|CR 34 / Old State Line Road
At end of road, turn left onto CR 34 / Old State Line Road
Navigation decision point
4
11.5 mi into trip|~17m in|TR 38 / Shaffer Road
Turn left onto TR 38 / Shaffer Road
Navigation decision point
4
12.7 mi into trip|~19m in|TR 88 / Soul Road
Turn left onto TR 88 / Soul Road
Navigation decision point
7
98.5 mi into trip|~1h 53m in
Take the exit toward Baumhart Rd, Vermillion
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Baumhart Rd, Vermillion
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99.5 mi into trip|~1h 56m in|CR 51 / Baumhart Road
At end of road, turn left onto CR 51 / Baumhart Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Champion, OH to Lorain, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Vermillion along the way.
Vermillion
98.5 mi in|~1h 53m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Ohio Turnpike
82.8 mi
1h 28m
Baumhart Road
4.3 mi
6m
North Fulton-Lucas Road
3.8 mi
5m
West Erie Avenue
3.2 mi
5m
North Lathrop Road
2.8 mi
3m
West 21st Street
2 mi
3m
SR 120
1.8 mi
3m
West Bancroft Street
1.1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Ohio Turnpike
— 82.8 mi, about 1h 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Champion, OH and Lorain, OH.
1
Start on SR 120
1.8 mi·3 min·SR 120
2
Continue on CR U
1.0 mi·1 min·County Road U
3
Turn right onto CR 1
3.8 mi·5 min·North Fulton-Lucas Road
4
Turn left onto CR 22
1.1 mi·1 min·West Bancroft Street
5
Turn right onto CR 43
2.8 mi·3 min·North Lathrop Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto CR 34
291 ft·10 sec·Old State Line Road
7
Turn right onto TR 43
1.0 mi·1 min·South Lathrop Road
8
Turn left onto TR 38
0.5 mi·41 sec·Shaffer Road
9
Turn right onto CR 108
0.8 mi·1 min·Wilkins Road
10
Turn left onto TR 88
1.0 mi·1 min·Soul Road
11
Turn right onto SR 295
0.3 mi·38 sec·South Berkey Southern Road
12
Turn left onto SR 2
0.9 mi·1 min·Airport Highway
13
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·56 sec
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·47 sec
15
Merge onto I 80; I 90
83 mi·1 hr 28 min·Ohio Turnpike
16
Take the exit
1.0 mi·2 min
Toward Baumhart Rd, VermillionUse the slight right lane.
17
At end of road, turn left onto CR 51
4.3 mi·6 min·Baumhart Road
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto US 6
3.2 mi·5 min·West Erie Avenue
19
Turn slight right onto SR 611
0.2 mi·44 sec·State Route 611
20
Continue on SR 611
2.0 mi·3 min·West 21st Street
21
Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue
0.1 mi·31 sec·Hamilton Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
Hamilton Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 54.7 miles from Champion, OH, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.8 miles.
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 24 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.7 miles or 1h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lorain, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Champion, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Champion, OH
This is one driving day of about 109.4 miles and 2h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Champion, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Ohio Turnpike for about 82.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 54.7 mi from Champion, OH
· 1h 6m into the drive
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
32.8
0
$11.49
$5.25
Efficient EV
27.4
0
$9.57
$4.38
EV Truck/SUV
43.8
0
$15.32
$7.00
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Champion, OH
Morning
in Champion on Saturday
Local time
10:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
W 15 mph84% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT until April 22 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Destination
Lorain, OH
Morning
in Lorain on Saturday
Local time
10:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
6 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 12m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Champion, OH to Lorain, OH covers 109.4 miles and takes about 2h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ohio Turnpike, Baumhart Road, North Fulton-Lucas Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 54.7 miles from Champion, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.98 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 2h 12m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.4 miles (CR 34 / Old State Line Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.5 miles (TR 38 / Shaffer Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.7 miles (TR 88 / Soul Road): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Champion, OH to Lorain, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Vermillion along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
