Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 12m
Distance
109.4 mi
176 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lorain, OH
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Champion, OH
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The drive from Lorain, OH to Champion, 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 82.6 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 Lorain, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .
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.
Solo Traveler
2h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Straightforward navigation.
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 82.6 miles on Ohio Turnpike.
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 0.1 miles in near SR 611 / West 21st Street.
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 17 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SR 611 / West 21st Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 93.3 miles (Airport Hwy / Rt 2 Exit): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto SR 611 / West 21st Street
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit onto Airport Hwy / Rt 2 Exit toward SR 2: Toledo Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
At end of road, turn right onto SR 2 / Airport Highway
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto SR 295 / South Berkey Southern Road
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Turnpike | 82.6 mi | 1h 28m |
| Baumhart Road | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| North Fulton-Lucas Road | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| South Lathrop Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| West Erie Avenue | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| West 21st Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| East Main Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Airport Hwy / Rt 2 Exit | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Lorain, OH and Champion, OH.
Start on Hamilton Avenue
Turn right onto SR 611
Continue on SR 611
Turn left onto Franke Drive
Turn right onto US 6
Turn left onto Baumhart Road
Take the ramp
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 80; I 90
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
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.7 miles or 1h 5m 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 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Champion, OH than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Lorain, 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 Lorain, OH
This is one driving day of about 109.4 miles and 2h 12m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 54.7 mi from Lorain, OH · 1h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
55 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 54.7 miles from Lorain, 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 82.6 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$16.98 one way
$33.96 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $18.84 | $37.69 |
| premium | $4.91 | $21.14 | $42.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.15 | $48.31 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.13
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
$17
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Lorain on Saturday
Local time
10:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Morning in Champion on Saturday
Local time
10:08 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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