How far is Blackhawk, IL from Champaign, IL?
The driving distance from Blackhawk, IL to Champaign, IL is about 231.3 miles (372.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 176.3 miles (283.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Civil township in Peoria County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blackhawk and Champaign.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blackhawk and Champaign.
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Start on Blackhawk Trail
102 m · 16 sec · Blackhawk Trail
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Army Depot Road
2563 ft · 1 min · Army Depot Road
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Turn right
8.9 mi · 14 min
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Turn right onto Viaduct Road
23.7 mi · 35 min · Viaduct Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.6 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Waller Road
14.9 mi · 22 min · Waller Road
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Continue on 2nd Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · 2nd Avenue
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Turn left
2485 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9.5 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
72.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 474 East: Indianapolis
1.6 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
13.8 mi · 15 min
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Merge slight left
27 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South, I 74 East, US 51 South: Saint Louis, Indianapolis
6.6 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business North: Indianapolis, Decatur
48 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Neil Street
1387 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Neil Street
43 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto North Neil Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · 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 Blackhawk 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.
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
72.3 mi · 01h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Blackhawk 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 Blackhawk to Champaign?
The road trip is about 231.3 miles (372.2 km) and usually takes 03h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Brimfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.5 miles from Blackhawk and 115.8 miles from Champaign.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 176.3 miles (283.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 55 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.77 one way or $61.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Blackhawk and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Champaign.
Stop Ideas Near Brimfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brimfield.
Peoria, Illinois
Galesburg station
Kewanee
Princeton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blackhawk and Champaign. Straight-line distance: 176.33 mi (283.77 km).
#1 Blackhawk
Unincorporated community in Illinois
| Population | 9,587 |
| Coordinates | 42.1875200, -90.2240200 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| 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: 372 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 53m |
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 | $30.77 | $61.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.70 | $69.41 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $37.98 | $75.95 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $43.28 | $86.56 |
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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