Origin
Champion, OH
Morning in Champion on Saturday
Local time
8:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Champion, OH to Toledo, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
23.5 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
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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Toledo, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Champion, OH to Toledo, OH covers 23.5 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 475, Central Avenue, Sylvania Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.8 miles on I 475. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.65 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 23.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Champion, OH to Toledo, OH covers 23.5 miles and takes about 35m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 475 is the longest continuous segment at about 6.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.6 miles in near CR 5 / Sylvania Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 23.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.6 miles (CR 5 / Sylvania Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles (TR 33 / Washburn Road): Navigation decision point; at 9 miles (US 20; SR 120 / Central Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
4.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
CR 5 / Sylvania Avenue
Turn left onto CR 5 / Sylvania Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
7.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
TR 33 / Washburn Road
Turn right onto TR 33 / Washburn Road
Navigation decision point
5
9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 20; SR 120 / Central Avenue
Turn left onto US 20; SR 120 / Central Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
21.7 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 75 South: Dayton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 20A
Toward I 75 South: Dayton
9
22.4 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward US 24, SR 51
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 203B
Toward US 24, SR 51
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 475 | 6.8 mi | 8m |
| Central Avenue | 5.6 mi | 8m |
| Sylvania Avenue | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| SR 120 | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| North Fulton-Lucas Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Washburn Road | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| County Road U | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Bancroft Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 475
— 6.8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Champion, OH and Toledo, 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
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
North Fulton-Lucas Road
4
Turn left onto CR 5
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Sylvania Avenue
5
Turn right onto TR 33
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Washburn Road
6
Turn left onto CR 31
28 ft
·
5 sec
·
Richfield Center Road
7
Turn right onto CR 33
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Washburn Road
8
Turn left onto US 20; SR 120
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Central Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
Use the left lane.
10
Merge onto I 475; US 23
6.8 mi
·
8 min
·
I 475; US 23
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 20A
Toward I 75 South: Dayton
12
Merge onto I 75
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
I 75
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 203B
Toward US 24, SR 51
Use the right lane.
14
Turn slight right onto US 24
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
North Detroit Avenue
15
Turn left onto SR 51
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Monroe Street
16
Turn slight left onto West Bancroft Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Bancroft Street
17
Arrive at destination
West Bancroft Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.65 one way
$7.29 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $4.05 | $8.10 |
| premium | $4.91 | $4.54 | $9.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Destination
Toledo, OH
Morning in Toledo on Saturday
Local time
8:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Patchy Fog
NW 2 to 9 mph
69% chance
Live forecast
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
8 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
35m 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 Toledo, OH covers 23.5 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 475, Central Avenue, Sylvania Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.8 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 $3.65 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 short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 23.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.6 miles (CR 5 / Sylvania Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles (TR 33 / Washburn Road): Navigation decision point; at 9 miles (US 20; SR 120 / Central Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Champion, OH to Toledo, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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