How far is Campton, IL from Champaign, IL?

The driving distance from Campton, IL to Champaign, IL is about 212.3 miles (341.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.8 miles (278.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
212.32 mi
03h 38m
Flight
172.78 mi
278.06 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.78 mi
Kilometers
278.06 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
212.32 mi
Kilometers
341.7 km
Drive Time
03h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Champaign
Thu, Apr 23, 2:56 AM CDT
Return by in Campton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Campton
2026-04-22T23:18
Arrive Champaign
Thu, Apr 23, 2:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Campton
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Farina
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Campton
105.7 mi
01h 49m
To Champaign
106.6 mi
01h 49m

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 to 9 mph SW
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 Campton and Champaign.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Campton and Champaign.

  1. 1

    Start on Welge Drive

    535 ft · 27 sec · Welge Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Street

    10.6 mi · 19 min · State Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    10.8 mi · 19 min · West Broadway Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    8.9 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Kennedy Drive

    13 m · 1 sec · Kennedy Drive

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Kennedy Drive

    2031 ft · 34 sec · Kennedy Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on West Water Street

    2977 ft · 58 sec · West Water Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    21.7 mi · 27 min · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Take the exit right

    1855 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    10.3 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51: Centralia, Ashley

    1557 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto United States Route 51

    8.8 mi · 11 min · United States Route 51

  13. 13

    Continue on Elm Street

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Elm Street

  14. 14

    Continue on South Broadway

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Broadway

  15. 15

    Continue on County Road 180 East

    4.3 mi · 6 min · County Road 180 East

  16. 16

    Continue on South Mine Street

    3231 ft · 54 sec · South Mine Street

  17. 17

    Continue on N Mine St

    990 ft · 13 sec · N Mine St

  18. 18

    Continue on North Mine Street

    106 m · 5 sec · North Mine Street

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    41 m · 4 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    7.8 mi · 9 min

  21. 21

    Turn left

    2149 ft · 54 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    46.6 mi · 50 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago

    71.4 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I-72 East: University Avenue

    2610 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    1.6 km · 1 min

  26. 26

    Continue on West University Avenue

    1.9 mi · 5 min · West University Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto North Randolph Street

    111 m · 12 sec · North Randolph Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto West Park Avenue

    140 m · 15 sec · West Park Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto North Neil Street

    97 m · 11 sec · North Neil Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Neil Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
30 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 North
71.4 mi · 34%
North Mine Street
46.7 mi · 22%
North Main Street
32.4 mi · 15%
West Broadway Street
10.8 mi · 5%
State Street
10.6 mi · 5%
United States Route 51
8.76 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 57 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago

71.4 mi · 01h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.5 mi
172.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farina
01h 49m from Campton
Leave By
9:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Campton 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 Campton to Champaign?

The road trip is about 212.3 miles (341.7 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?

Farina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.7 miles from Campton and 106.6 miles from Champaign.

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

The direct path is about 172.8 miles (278.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.5 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 9:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.24 one way or $56.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Farina

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

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

RAIL

Effingham

37 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Centralia station

46 mi away
108 East Broadway
BUS

Mt. Vernon, IL

60 mi away
102 Potomac Boulevard
RAIL

Mattoon station

80 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Campton and Champaign. Straight-line distance: 172.78 mi (278.06 km).

Campton

#1 Campton

Township in Kane County, Illinois

Population11,063
Coordinates37.9283800, -89.8020500
Altitude166
CountryUnited States
Champaign

#2 Champaign

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

Population89,390
Coordinates40.1164200, -88.2433800
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: Welge Drive (-89.802051, 37.928442)
End: North Neil Street (-88.243515, 40.11642)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 342 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.49 gal
28.36 L · about $28.24
Round trip
$56.49
14.98 gal · 56.72 L
Estimated CO2
66.6 kg one way
Round trip: 133.1 kg / 293 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.24 $56.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.85 $63.71
Premium $4.65 $34.86 $69.72
Diesel $5.30 $39.73 $79.45

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 Campton and Champaign. The current time is 23:18:28.

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.