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Trip from Mansfield, 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

124.9 mi

201 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 30m ★
6 AM
2h 40m
8 AM
3h 1m
10 AM
2h 48m
12 PM
2h 46m
3 PM
2h 49m
5 PM
3h 0m
8 PM
2h 34m

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

Downtown Mansfield, OH, OH

Mansfield, OH

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Downtown Champion, OH, OH

Champion, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Mansfield, OH to Champion, OH covers 124.9 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, North Main Street, SR 601 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 65.4 miles on Ohio Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.38 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

62.4 miles from Mansfield, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Ohio Turnpike 65.4 mi 1h 10m
North Main Street 28.1 mi 40m
SR 601 5.9 mi 9m
North Greenwich Milan Town Line Road 5.6 mi 7m
North Fulton-Lucas Road 3.8 mi 5m
South Lathrop Road 3.7 mi 5m
US 250 2.1 mi 2m
East Main Street 1.6 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Ohio Turnpike — 65.4 mi, about 1h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South Main Street

106 ft · 9 sec · South Main Street
2

Turn left onto South Park Street

391 ft · 33 sec · South Park Street
3

Turn left onto SR 13

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Diamond Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Merge onto SR 13

28 mi · 40 min · North Main Street
5

Turn slight right onto North Greenwich Milan Town Line Road

5.6 mi · 7 min · North Greenwich Milan Town Line Road
6

Turn right onto SR 18

22 ft · 1 sec · State Route 18
7

Continue on SR 18

84 ft · 1 sec · State Route 18
8

Turn slight right onto SR 601

1.1 mi · 1 min · SR 601
9

Enter roundabout onto SR 601

139 ft · 5 sec · SR 601
10

Continue on SR 601

4.9 mi · 7 min · SR 601
11

Turn left onto SR 113

0.2 mi · 42 sec · West Church Street
12

Turn right onto US 250; SR 13; SR 113

2.1 mi · 2 min · US 250; SR 13; SR 113
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec
14

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 26 sec · this road
15

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 26 sec
16

Merge onto I 80; I 90

65 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Ohio Turnpike
17

Take the exit onto Airport Hwy / Rt 2 Exit

1.1 mi · 2 min · Airport Hwy / Rt 2 Exit
Toward SR 2: Toledo Airport
18

At end of road, turn right onto SR 2

0.9 mi · 1 min · Airport Highway
19

Turn right onto SR 295

0.3 mi · 37 sec · South Berkey Southern Road
20

Turn left onto TR 88

1.0 mi · 1 min · Soul Road
21

Turn right onto CR 108

0.8 mi · 1 min · Wilkins Road
22

Turn left onto TR 38

0.5 mi · 43 sec · Shaffer Road
23

Turn right onto TR 43

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Lathrop Road
24

Turn left onto CR 34

291 ft · 9 sec · Old State Line Road
25

Turn right onto CR 43

2.8 mi · 3 min · South Lathrop Road
26

Turn left onto CR 22

1.1 mi · 1 min · West Bancroft Street
27

Turn right onto CR 1

3.8 mi · 5 min · North Fulton-Lucas Road
28

Turn left onto CR U

1.0 mi · 1 min · County Road U
29

Continue on SR 64

1.6 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
30

Continue on SR 120

0.2 mi · 24 sec · SR 120
31

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 62.4 miles from Mansfield, OH, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 65.4 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 27 miles or 39m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 62.4 miles or 1h 24m 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 7m

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 Mansfield, 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 Mansfield, OH

This is one driving day of about 124.9 miles and 2h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Mansfield, 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 65.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Norwalk, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Norwalk, OH

62 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

Clarksfield, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Green Creek, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 62.4 miles from Mansfield, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Ohio Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 65.4 miles.

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 22

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 43.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Park Street

Turn left onto South Park Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | SR 13 / South Diamond Street

Turn left onto SR 13 / South Diamond Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
35.6 mi into trip | ~51m in | SR 601

Enter roundabout onto SR 601

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
40.5 mi into trip | ~59m in | SR 113 / West Church Street

Turn left onto SR 113 / West Church Street

Navigation decision point

5
43.2 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.38 one way

$38.77 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 44 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $21.51 $43.03
premium $4.91 $24.14 $48.28
diesel $5.61 $27.58 $55.15

Estimated Tolls: $3.27

Ohio Turnpike (65.4 mi) $3.27

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

$19

Tolls

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 43.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 37.5 0 $13.11 $6.00
Efficient EV 31.2 0 $10.93 $5.00
EV Truck/SUV 50 0 $17.49 $7.99

Gas CO2

44 kg

EV CO2

15 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

Mansfield, OH

Afternoon in Mansfield on Saturday

Local time

3:12 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Champion, OH

Afternoon in Champion on Saturday

Local time

3:12 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

50°F

Norwalk, OH

62 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

21 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.

What kind of drive is this?

The drive from Mansfield, OH to Champion, OH covers 124.9 miles and takes about 2h 40m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 31 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 65.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 22 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Park 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 124.9 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: near the start (South Park Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 13 / South Diamond Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 35.6 miles (SR 601): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 40m. Total distance: 124.9 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 (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Mansfield, OH to Champion, OH covers 124.9 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, North Main Street, SR 601. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 62.4 miles from Mansfield, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.38 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 124.9 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: near the start (South Park Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 13 / South Diamond Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 35.6 miles (SR 601): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

The route from Mansfield, OH to Champion, 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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