How far is Ashburn, IL from Champaign, IL?

The driving distance from Ashburn, IL to Champaign, IL is about 127.6 miles (205.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.1 miles (186.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
127.55 mi
02h 14m
Flight
116.07 mi
186.8 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.07 mi
Kilometers
186.8 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.55 mi
Kilometers
205.27 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Champaign
Sat, Nov 7, 11:32 AM CST
Return by in Ashburn
Sat, Nov 7, 1:47 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ashburn
2026-11-07T09:17
Arrive Champaign
Sat, Nov 7, 11:32 AM CST
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM CST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:00 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ashburn
9:30 PM CST
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Clifton
IL

Village in Chebanse Township, Iroquois County, Illinois, USA

From Ashburn
61.6 mi
01h 07m
To Champaign
66 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51ยฐF
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph WNW
Destination
52ยฐF
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
6 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ashburn and Champaign.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ashburn and Champaign.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    56 m ยท 19 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Central Park Avenue

    1467 ft ยท 1 min ยท South Central Park Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Columbus Avenue

    1.3 km ยท 2 min ยท West Columbus Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Southwest Highway

    1.2 mi ยท 2 min ยท Southwest Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Cicero Avenue

    2.8 mi ยท 5 min ยท South Cicero Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Cicero Avenue

    6.6 mi ยท 10 min ยท Cicero Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 167th Street

    855 ft ยท 26 sec ยท 167th Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80

    3048 ft ยท 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    105.4 mi ยท 1 hr 55 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Market Street

    1379 ft ยท 27 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    29 m ยท 5 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Market Street

    3.9 mi ยท 6 min ยท Market Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Bradley Avenue

    1333 ft ยท 34 sec ยท East Bradley Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Neil Street

    1.2 km ยท 2 min ยท North Neil Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท North Neil Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ashburn and Champaign.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
106 mi ยท 83%
Cicero Avenue
6.57 mi ยท 5%
Market Street
4.17 mi ยท 3%
South Cicero Avenue
2.78 mi ยท 2%
Southwest Highway
1.25 mi ยท 1%
West Columbus Avenue
0.8 mi ยท 1%
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Merge slight left

105 mi ยท 01h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
116.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clifton
01h 07m from Ashburn
Leave By
2:00 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ashburn and Sunny near Champaign.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ashburn to Champaign?

The road trip is about 127.6 miles (205.3 km) and usually takes 02h 14m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Clifton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.6 miles from Ashburn and 66 miles from Champaign.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 116.1 miles (186.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:00 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.73 one way or $41.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ashburn and Sunny near Champaign.

Stop Ideas Near Clifton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Clifton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clifton.

RAIL

Gilman

20 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Kankakee

21 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Dwight station

45 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Pontiac station

59 mi away
721 West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ashburn and Champaign. Straight-line distance: 116.07 mi (186.8 km).

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#1 Ashburn

Ashburn is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.7475300, -87.7111600
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Champaign

#2 Champaign

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

Population89,390
Coordinates40.1164200, -88.2433800
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: (-87.711157, 41.747389)
End: North Neil Street (-88.243515, 40.11642)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 205 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.5 gal
17.04 L ยท about $20.73
Round trip
$41.46
9 gal ยท 34.08 L
Estimated CO2
40 kg one way
Round trip: 80 kg / 176 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.61 $20.73 $41.46
Mid-grade $5.24 $23.58 $47.16
Premium $5.79 $26.07 $52.15
Diesel $6.59 $29.66 $59.33

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois ยท Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Ashburn and Champaign. The current time is 09:17:46.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.