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Trip from Cleveland, OH to Champion, OH

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 40m

Distance

135.7 mi

218 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 30m ★
6 AM
2h 40m
8 AM
3h 2m
10 AM
2h 48m
12 PM
2h 46m
3 PM
2h 49m
5 PM
3h 1m
8 PM
2h 34m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in and county seat of Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

Cleveland, OH

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Downtown Champion, OH, OH

Champion, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Cleveland, OH to Champion, OH covers 135.7 miles and takes about 2h 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 Connector, I 90, North Fulton-Lucas Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 91.6 miles on Ohio Turnpike Connector. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.06 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

67.8 miles from Cleveland, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .

About the Cities

Starting in Cleveland, OH

Full guide →

Cleveland is a culturally diverse city on the shores of Lake Erie, one of the Great Lakes, in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, USA. Recreational, cultural and educational opportunities are abundant throughout Northeast Ohio. You'll find world-class museums, cultural events, professional sports, and amusement parks.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 40m. Total distance: 135.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 40m highway drive covering 135.7 miles, with most of the trip on Ohio Turnpike Connector and I 90. The longest continuous stretch is about 91.6 miles on Ohio Turnpike Connector.

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 Connector is the longest continuous segment at about 91.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike Connector and I 90. You will hit about 21 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West 3rd Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 135.7 miles you will encounter 21 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: near the start (West 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 6; US 20; US 42; SR 3 / West Superior Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 6; US 20 / West Roadway): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | West 3rd Street

Turn left onto West 3rd Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 6; US 20; US 42; SR 3 / West Superior Avenue

Turn left onto US 6; US 20; US 42; SR 3 / West Superior Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 6; US 20 / West Roadway

Turn right onto US 6; US 20 / West Roadway

Navigation decision point

6
0.2 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 422; SR 8; SR 14; SR 43; SR 87 / Ontario Street

Turn right onto US 422; SR 8; SR 14; SR 43; SR 87 / Ontario Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
8
1.9 mi into trip | ~4m in | I 90

Keep slight right at fork onto I 90 toward I 90 East, I 71 South, SR 176 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 90 East, I 71 South, SR 176 South

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Ohio Turnpike Connector 91.6 mi 1h 38m
I 90 26.2 mi 31m
North Fulton-Lucas Road 3.8 mi 5m
South Lathrop Road 3.7 mi 5m
East Main Street 1.6 mi 2m
Airport Hwy / Rt 2 Exit 1.1 mi 2m
West Bancroft Street 1.1 mi 1m
County Road U 1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Ohio Turnpike Connector — 91.6 mi, about 1h 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland, OH and Champion, OH.

1

Start on Frankfort Avenue

156 ft · 12 sec · Frankfort Avenue
2

Turn left onto West 3rd Street

339 ft · 16 sec · West 3rd Street
3

Turn left onto US 6; US 20; US 42; SR 3

315 ft · 14 sec · West Superior Avenue
4

Turn right onto US 6; US 20

503 ft · 23 sec · West Roadway
5

Turn right onto US 422; SR 8; SR 14; SR 43; SR 87

0.5 mi · 1 min · Ontario Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Turn slight right

359 ft · 14 sec
Toward I 90 West, SR 10 West
7

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 90 West
8

Merge onto Innerbelt

0.6 mi · 45 sec · Innerbelt
9

Keep slight right at fork onto I 90

26 mi · 31 min · I 90
Toward I 90 East, I 71 South, SR 176 South Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90

92 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Ohio Turnpike Connector
11

Take the exit onto Airport Hwy / Rt 2 Exit

1.1 mi · 2 min · Airport Hwy / Rt 2 Exit
Toward SR 2: Toledo Airport
12

At end of road, turn right onto SR 2

0.9 mi · 1 min · Airport Highway
13

Turn right onto SR 295

0.3 mi · 37 sec · South Berkey Southern Road
14

Turn left onto TR 88

1.0 mi · 1 min · Soul Road
15

Turn right onto CR 108

0.8 mi · 1 min · Wilkins Road
16

Turn left onto TR 38

0.5 mi · 43 sec · Shaffer Road
17

Turn right onto TR 43

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Lathrop Road
18

Turn left onto CR 34

291 ft · 9 sec · Old State Line Road
19

Turn right onto CR 43

2.8 mi · 3 min · South Lathrop Road
20

Turn left onto CR 22

1.1 mi · 1 min · West Bancroft Street
21

Turn right onto CR 1

3.8 mi · 5 min · North Fulton-Lucas Road
22

Turn left onto CR U

1.0 mi · 1 min · County Road U
23

Continue on SR 64

1.6 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
24

Continue on SR 120

0.2 mi · 24 sec · SR 120
25

Arrive at destination

SR 120

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 67.8 miles from Cleveland, OH, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 91.6 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 30 miles or 38m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 67.8 miles or 1h 19m 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 5m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Champion, OH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Cleveland, 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 Cleveland, OH

This is one driving day of about 135.7 miles and 2h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Cleveland, 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 Connector for about 91.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 67.8 mi from Cleveland, OH · 1h 19m into the drive

Downtown Norwalk, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Norwalk, OH

68 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

Lorain, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bellevue, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 67.8 miles from Cleveland, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Ohio Turnpike Connector if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 91.6 miles.

Arriving in Champion, OH

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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

National Park

Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discov...

17 mi from route ~42 min detour Free near mile 4.7
Caution: Vehicle Break-in and Theft Warning
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.06 one way

$42.12 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 48 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $23.37 $46.75
premium $4.91 $26.23 $52.45
diesel $5.61 $29.96 $59.92

Estimated Tolls: $4.58

Ohio Turnpike (91.6 mi) $4.58

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

$21

Tolls

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 47.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 40.7 0 $14.25 $6.51
Efficient EV 33.9 0 $11.87 $5.43
EV Truck/SUV 54.3 0 $19.00 $8.68

Gas CO2

47 kg

EV CO2

16 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 15, 2026

Origin

Cleveland, OH

Morning in Cleveland on Saturday

Local time

10:10 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Champion, OH

Morning in Champion on Saturday

Local time

10:10 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

50°F

Norwalk, OH

68 mi in

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

13 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 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 Cleveland, OH to Champion, OH covers 135.7 miles and takes about 2h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Ohio Turnpike Connector, I 90, 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 67.8 miles from Cleveland, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.06 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.

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 135.7 miles you will encounter 21 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: near the start (West 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 6; US 20; US 42; SR 3 / West Superior Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 6; US 20 / West Roadway): Navigation decision point.

The route from Cleveland, OH to Champion, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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