How far is Aux Sable, IL from Champaign, IL?

The driving distance from Aux Sable, IL to Champaign, IL is about 134.6 miles (216.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.4 miles (142.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
134.6 mi
02h 10m
Flight
88.44 mi
142.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.44 mi
Kilometers
142.33 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.6 mi
Kilometers
216.61 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Champaign
Wed, Apr 22, 11:15 PM CDT
Return by in Aux Sable
Thu, Apr 23, 1:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aux Sable
2026-04-22T21:04
Arrive Champaign
Wed, Apr 22, 11:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aux Sable
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Forrest
IL

Village in Livingston County, Illinois

From Aux Sable
49.2 mi
01h 05m
To Champaign
85.4 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aux Sable and Champaign.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    144 m · 27 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cemetery Road

    4.6 mi · 11 min · Cemetery Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Washington Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Division Street

    7.9 mi · 9 min · Division Street

  5. 5

    Continue on East Street

    10.1 mi · 12 min · East Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Union Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Union Street

  7. 7

    Continue on North 2700 East Road

    22.1 mi · 35 min · North 2700 East Road

  8. 8

    Continue on North Center Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Center Street

  9. 9

    Continue on North 2700 East Road

    6.7 mi · 9 min · North 2700 East Road

  10. 10

    Continue on North 2750 East Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · North 2750 East Road

  11. 11

    Continue on North 2775 East Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · North 2775 East Road

  12. 12

    Continue on North 2790 East Road

    2355 ft · 37 sec · North 2790 East Road

  13. 13

    Continue on North 385 East Road

    2078 ft · 32 sec · North 385 East Road

  14. 14

    Continue on North 390 East Road

    10.8 mi · 16 min · North 390 East Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West 1st Street

    2642 ft · 1 min · West 1st Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Sangamon Avenue

    2297 ft · 47 sec · South Sangamon Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on North 450E Road

    117 m · 7 sec · North 450E Road

  18. 18

    Continue on North 450 East Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · North 450 East Road

  19. 19

    Continue on County Road 450 East

    2.1 mi · 3 min · County Road 450 East

  20. 20

    Continue on County Road 400 East

    7.5 mi · 10 min · County Road 400 East

  21. 21

    Continue on County Road 350 East

    4.5 mi · 7 min · County Road 350 East

  22. 22

    Continue on County Road 400 East

    1157 ft · 28 sec · County Road 400 East

  23. 23

    Continue on North Lombard Street

    154 m · 13 sec · North Lombard Street

  24. 24

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 74 East: Champaign

    1378 ft · 34 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 10 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Neil Street

    1387 ft · 34 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Neil Street

    43 m · 6 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto North Neil Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Neil Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Neil Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
29 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North 2700 East Road
28.7 mi · 21%
North 390 East Road
10.8 mi · 8%
East Street
10.1 mi · 7%
I 74 East
9.27 mi · 7%
Division Street
7.94 mi · 6%
County Road 400 East
7.75 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

North 2700 East Road

Continue on North 2700 East Road

22.1 mi · 00h 35m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.2 mi
88.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forrest
01h 05m from Aux Sable
Leave By
2:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Aux Sable and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Champaign.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aux Sable to Champaign?

The road trip is about 134.6 miles (216.6 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Forrest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.2 miles from Aux Sable and 85.4 miles from Champaign.

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

The direct path is about 88.4 miles (142.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.2 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.91 one way or $35.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Aux Sable and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Champaign.

Stop Ideas Near Forrest

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Forrest, 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 Forrest.

RAIL

Pontiac station

24 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Gilman

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

Dwight station

38 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Rantoul

53 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aux Sable and Champaign. Straight-line distance: 88.44 mi (142.33 km).

Aux Sable

#1 Aux Sable

Township in Grundy County, Illinois

Population13,493
Coordinates41.3947500, -88.3286800
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Champaign

#2 Champaign

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

Population89,390
Coordinates40.1164200, -88.2433800
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: (-88.32854, 41.394974)
End: North Neil Street (-88.243515, 40.11642)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 217 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.75 gal
17.98 L · about $17.91
Round trip
$35.82
9.5 gal · 35.96 L
Estimated CO2
42.2 kg one way
Round trip: 84.4 kg / 186 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.91 $35.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.20 $40.40
Premium $4.65 $22.11 $44.21
Diesel $5.30 $25.19 $50.39

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Aux Sable and Champaign. The current time is 21:04:47.

Distance to Other Cities

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