Origin
Mansfield, OH
Afternoon in Mansfield on Saturday
Local time
3:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
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
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mansfield, OH
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Champion, OH
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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 .
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Mansfield, OH and Champion, OH.
Start on South Main Street
Turn left onto South Park Street
Turn left onto SR 13
Merge onto SR 13
Turn slight right onto North Greenwich Milan Town Line Road
Turn right onto SR 18
Continue on SR 18
Turn slight right onto SR 601
Enter roundabout onto SR 601
Continue on SR 601
Turn left onto SR 113
Turn right onto US 250; SR 13; SR 113
Take the exit
Continue on this road
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 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.
Open the route before leaving Mansfield, 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 Mansfield, OH
This is one driving day of about 124.9 miles and 2h 40m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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 checkTop 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.
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.
Turn left onto South Park Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto SR 13 / South Diamond Street
Lane positioning matters here
Enter roundabout onto SR 601
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn left onto SR 113 / West Church Street
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Regular Gas
$19.38 one way
$38.77 round trip
| 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
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Mansfield on Saturday
Local time
3:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Champion on Saturday
Local time
3:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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