Origin
Beavercreek, OH
Morning in Beavercreek on Sunday
Local time
8:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beavercreek, OH to Champion, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 22m
Distance
173.7 mi
280 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 11m
★
6 AM
3h 23m
8 AM
3h 47m
10 AM
3h 31m
12 PM
3h 29m
3 PM
3h 33m
5 PM
3h 46m
8 PM
3h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beavercreek, OH
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Champion, OH
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Trip Overview
Beavercreek, OH to Champion, OH is 173.7 miles and takes about 3h 22m via I 75 and I 475, with a fuel budget near $27 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Ohio, connecting two points in the Midwest region. It's a straightforward, highway-focused drive that's easy to complete in a single day. You'll spend most of your time on major interstates, making it a practical option for getting from point A to point B efficiently. Consider this route if you're looking for a quick, no-fuss journey across the state.
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
86.9 miles from Beavercreek, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 39m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 135.5 mi | 2h 26m |
| I 475 | 11.5 mi | 13m |
| West Central Avenue | 5.6 mi | 8m |
| US 35 | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Sylvania Avenue | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| North Fulton-Lucas Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| East Main Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Stanley Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 135.5 mi, about 2h 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beavercreek, OH and Champion, OH.
1
Start on North Fairfield Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North Fairfield Road
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward US 35 West: Dayton
3
Merge onto US 35
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
US 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward Smithville Road
Use the slight right lane.
5
Turn right onto South Smithville Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Smithville Road
6
Turn left onto East 3rd Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East 3rd Street
7
Turn right onto North Findlay Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Findlay Street
8
Continue on Findlay Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Findlay Street
9
Continue on Stanley Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Stanley Avenue
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 75 North: Toledo
11
Merge onto I 75
136 mi
·
2 hr 26 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 475 North, US 23 North: Maumee, Ann Arbor
Use the slight left lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
14
Merge onto I 475; US 23
12 mi
·
13 min
·
I 475; US 23
Toward I 475 North, US 23 North: Maumee, Ann Arbor
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
17
Turn straight onto US 20; SR 120
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
West Central Avenue
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn right onto CR 33
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Washburn Road
19
Turn right onto CR 31
497 ft
·
14 sec
·
Richfield Center Road
20
Turn left onto CR 5
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Sylvania Avenue
21
Turn right onto CR 1
1.8 mi
·
2 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
With a total drive time of just over 3 hours, this is a perfect same-day trip, allowing for a flexible departure time. You could easily leave in the morning and arrive well before lunch. The longest stretch on I 75 is substantial, so plan for a fuel stop before you depart Beavercreek or be mindful of your gauge as you approach the halfway point. Given the relatively short duration and highway focus, you'll likely only need one planned stop, perhaps for a quick break or to grab a snack. Keep an eye out for the transition onto West Central Avenue as your primary highway begins to change.
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 86.9 miles from Beavercreek, OH, or about 1h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 135.5 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 38 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 86.9 miles or 1h 39m 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 39m
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 Beavercreek, 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 Beavercreek, OH
This is one driving day of about 173.7 miles and 3h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Beavercreek, 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 I 75 for about 135.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
87 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 86.9 miles from Beavercreek, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 135.5 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 195 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 147.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 35
Merge onto US 35
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
5.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward Smithville Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Smithville Road
5
10.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
I 75
Merge onto I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
145.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 43m in
Take the exit toward I 475 North, US 23 North: Maumee, Ann Arbor
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 475 North, US 23 North: Maumee, Ann Ar...
5
147.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 46m in
|
I 475; US 23
Merge onto I 475; US 23 toward I 475 North, US 23 North: Maumee, Ann Arbor
Merge point - match speed before joining. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 475 North, US 23 North: Maumee, Ann Ar...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.96 one way
$53.92 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
61 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $29.92 | $59.84 |
| premium | $4.91 | $33.57 | $67.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $38.35 | $76.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52.1 | 0 | $18.24 | $8.34 |
| Efficient EV | 43.4 | 0 | $15.20 | $6.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 69.5 | 0 | $24.32 | $11.12 |
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (67% 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
Champion, OH
Morning in Champion on Sunday
Local time
8:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
11 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
3h 22m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park was established to honor the lives and achievements of poet and author Paul Laurence Dunbar and aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright. Through p...
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
Free
near mile 6
View on nps.gov
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
National Monument
Throughout his life, Charles Young overcame countless obstacles in his ascent to prominence. In spite of overt racism and stifling inequality, Young rose through the military ranks to become one of th...
9 mi from route
~23 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 87% of the mileage on major roads like I 75 and I 475. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 135.5 miles on I 75, so be prepared for consistent interstate speeds. While the majority of the drive is on high-speed thoroughfares, the inclusion of West Central Avenue suggests a brief transition onto a more localized road. Overall, expect a driving experience characterized by efficiency and steady progress, rather than winding backroads or dramatic scenery.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 135.5 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and I 475. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near US 35.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 173.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (US 35): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.4 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Beavercreek, OH to Champion, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Ann Arbor along the way.
Ann Arbor
145.9 mi in
|
~2h 43m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 22m. Total distance: 173.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 135.5 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Champion, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (US 35): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.4 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park and Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Champion, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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