How far is Bethany, IL from Champaign, IL?
The driving distance from Bethany, IL to Champaign, IL is about 61 miles (98.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethany and Champaign.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethany and Champaign.
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Start on the route
31 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto North Lincoln Street
83 m · 17 sec · North Lincoln Street
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Turn left onto West North Water Street
83 m · 14 sec · West North Water Street
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Turn right onto North Washington Street
1337 ft · 1 min · North Washington Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
14.9 mi · 21 min
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Turn left
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto North 22nd Street
3.9 mi · 6 min · North 22nd Street
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Continue straight
1.6 km · 1 min
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Take the ramp right toward I-72 East: Champaign
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
38.2 mi · 42 min
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Continue on West University Avenue
1.9 mi · 5 min · West University Avenue
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Turn left onto North Randolph Street
111 m · 12 sec · North Randolph Street
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Turn right onto West Park Avenue
140 m · 15 sec · West Park Avenue
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Turn right onto North Neil Street
97 m · 11 sec · North Neil Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Neil Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethany and Champaign.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-72 East
Merge slight left
38.2 mi · 00h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Bethany 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 Bethany to Champaign?
The road trip is about 61 miles (98.1 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Newburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.1 miles from Bethany and 28.8 miles from Champaign.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 4:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.11 one way or $16.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Bethany and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Champaign.
Stop Ideas Near Newburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newburg.
Illinois Terminal
Lincoln
Uptown Station
Mattoon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethany and Champaign. Straight-line distance: 41.79 mi (67.25 km).
#1 Bethany
Village in Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,210 |
| Coordinates | 39.6455900, -88.7381300 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Champaign
The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.
| Population | 89,390 |
| Coordinates | 40.1164200, -88.2433800 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Neil Street (-88.243515, 40.11642)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $8.11 | $16.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.14 | $18.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.01 | $20.01 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.40 | $22.81 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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