How far is Bourbon, IL from Champaign, IL?
The driving distance from Bourbon, IL to Champaign, IL is about 34.2 miles (55 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Champaign County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bourbon and Champaign.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bourbon and Champaign.
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Start on County Road 490E
42 m · 11 sec · County Road 490E
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Turn left onto North County Road 490 East
137 m · 20 sec · North County Road 490 East
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Continue on North County Road 475 East
1278 ft · 56 sec · North County Road 475 East
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Continue on County Highway 16
1.1 mi · 4 min · County Highway 16
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Turn left onto North County Road 540 East
2707 ft · 2 min · North County Road 540 East
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Continue on North County Road 560 East
116 m · 17 sec · North County Road 560 East
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Continue on North County Road 590 East
1.6 mi · 6 min · North County Road 590 East
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 950 N
3.9 mi · 6 min · County Road 950 N
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Continue on East Southline Road
2669 ft · 1 min · East Southline Road
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Continue on County Road 950 North
1.2 km · 1 min · County Road 950 North
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Take the ramp slight left toward I-57 North: Champaign
2743 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
22.7 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-72 East: University Avenue
2610 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.6 km · 1 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 Bourbon and Champaign.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I-57 North
Merge slight left
22.7 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bourbon and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Champaign.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bourbon to Champaign?
The road trip is about 34.2 miles (55 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pesotum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Bourbon and 16.4 miles from Champaign.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.56 one way or $9.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bourbon and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Champaign.
Stop Ideas Near Pesotum
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 Pesotum.
Illinois Terminal
Rantoul
Mattoon station
Danville, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bourbon and Champaign. Straight-line distance: 26.61 mi (42.82 km).
#1 Bourbon
Township in Douglas County, Illinois
| Population | 4,061 |
| Coordinates | 39.7455900, -88.3789400 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| 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: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.56 | $9.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.15 | $10.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.42 | $12.84 |
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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