How far is Bushnell, IL from Champaign, IL?
The driving distance from Bushnell, IL to Champaign, IL is about 145.5 miles (234.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122.9 miles (197.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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 02h 26m.
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.
Village mostly in Tazewell County, Illinois, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bushnell and Champaign.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bushnell and Champaign.
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Start on North Crafford Street
14 m · 4 sec · North Crafford Street
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Turn right onto East Gridley Street
1262 ft · 1 min · East Gridley Street
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Turn left onto Cole Street
3.5 mi · 6 min · Cole Street
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Keep slight right to continue on North 2100th Road
23.8 mi · 42 min · North 2100th Road
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Continue on East Locust Street
2182 ft · 48 sec · East Locust Street
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Turn right onto North 5th Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · North 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto East Linn Street
7.1 mi · 11 min · East Linn Street
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Continue on East Valley View Drive
17.7 mi · 22 min · East Valley View Drive
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Continue on McKinley Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · McKinley Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
2209 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
7.5 mi · 8 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 Bushnell and Champaign.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 74 East
Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business North: Indianapolis, Decatur
48 mi · 00h 52m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bushnell and Mostly Sunny near Champaign.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bushnell to Champaign?
The road trip is about 145.5 miles (234.1 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?
Deer Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.6 miles from Bushnell and 72.8 miles from Champaign.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122.9 miles (197.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.35 one way or $38.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bushnell and Mostly Sunny near Champaign.
Stop Ideas Near Deer Creek
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Allentown City Hall
East Peoria City Hall
East Peoria City Hall/Fondulac District Library
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Deer Creek.
Peoria, Illinois
Uptown Station
Lincoln
Pontiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bushnell and Champaign. Straight-line distance: 122.93 mi (197.84 km).
#1 Bushnell
Town in Florida, United States
| Population | 2,825 |
| Coordinates | 40.5528200, -90.5062400 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| 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: 234 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
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 | $19.35 | $38.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.82 | $43.64 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.88 | $47.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.21 | $54.42 |
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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