Origin
Champion, OH
Morning in Champion on Saturday
Local time
8:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
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Trip from Champion, OH to Youngstown, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 40m
Distance
193.5 mi
311 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 28m
★
6 AM
3h 40m
8 AM
4h 5m
10 AM
3h 49m
12 PM
3h 46m
3 PM
3h 50m
5 PM
4h 4m
8 PM
3h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Champion, OH
RDNE Stock project
Trip Overview
The drive from Champion, OH to Youngstown, OH covers 193.5 miles and takes about 3h 40m 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 680, I 80 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 165.4 miles on Ohio Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.03 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
96.8 miles from Champion, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 40m. Total distance: 193.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 40m highway drive covering 193.5 miles, with most of the trip on Ohio Turnpike and I 680. The longest continuous stretch is about 165.4 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 25 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 165.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and I 680. You will hit about 22 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 114.1 miles in near I 80 / Ohio Turnpike.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 193.5 miles you will encounter 22 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 114.1 miles (I 80 / Ohio Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 181.2 miles (I 80): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 182 miles (I 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
114.1 mi into trip
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~2h 10m in
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I 80 / Ohio Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80 / Ohio Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
181.2 mi into trip
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~3h 22m in
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I 80
Take the exit onto I 80 toward I 80 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 218
Toward I 80 East
6
182 mi into trip
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~3h 24m in
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I 80
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80 toward I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning A...
5
182.3 mi into trip
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~3h 24m in
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I 80
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80 toward I 80 East: Youngstown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 80 East: Youngstown
5
186.8 mi into trip
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~3h 30m in
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I 680
Keep slight right at fork onto I 680 toward I 680: Youngstown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 680: Youngstown
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 Youngstown, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 18: Youngstown along the way.
Cr 18: Youngstown
182 mi in
|
~3h 24m
|
via I 80
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Turnpike | 165.4 mi | 2h 57m |
| I 680 | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| I 80 | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| North Fulton-Lucas Road | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| North Lathrop Road | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| SR 120 | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| West Bancroft Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| County Road U | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Ohio Turnpike
— 165.4 mi, about 2h 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Champion, OH and Youngstown, 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
89 mi
·
1 hr 35 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
9.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
67 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit onto I 80
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80
Exit 218
Toward I 80 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 80
Toward I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning Avenue
20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
I 80
Toward I 80 East: Youngstown
21
Keep slight right at fork onto I 680
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
I 680
Toward I 680: Youngstown
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
23
Turn sharp left onto Market Street
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Market Street
24
Keep slight right at fork onto Central Square
124 ft
·
2 sec
·
Central Square
25
Arrive at destination
Central Square
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 96.8 miles from Champion, OH, or about 1h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 165.4 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 43 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 96.8 miles or 1h 51m 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 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Youngstown, 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 193.5 miles and 3h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Champion, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Ohio Turnpike for about 165.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 96.8 mi from Champion, OH · 1h 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
97 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 96.8 miles from Champion, 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 165.4 miles.
Arriving in Youngstown, OH
The final approach into Youngstown, 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 Youngstown, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.03 one way
$60.06 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
68 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $33.33 | $66.66 |
| premium | $4.91 | $37.40 | $74.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $42.72 | $85.44 |
Estimated Tolls: $8.26
Ohio Turnpike
(165.4 mi)
$8.26
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
$30
Tolls
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 58.1 | 0 | $20.32 | $9.29 |
| Efficient EV | 48.4 | 0 | $16.93 | $7.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 77.4 | 0 | $27.09 | $12.38 |
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 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.
Destination
Youngstown, OH
Morning in Youngstown on Saturday
Local time
8:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°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
21 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
3h 40m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 Youngstown, OH covers 193.5 miles and takes about 3h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ohio Turnpike, I 680, I 80. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 96.8 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 $30.03 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 193.5 miles you will encounter 22 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 114.1 miles (I 80 / Ohio Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 181.2 miles (I 80): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 182 miles (I 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Champion, OH to Youngstown, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 18: Youngstown 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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