How far is Central City, IL from Champaign, IL?
The driving distance from Central City, IL to Champaign, IL is about 88 miles (141.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.5 miles (124.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.
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.
Human settlement in Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Central City and Champaign.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Central City and Champaign.
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Start on South Center Road
138 m · 20 sec · South Center Road
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Continue on 1st Street
143 m · 26 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left onto South Broadway Road
2425 ft · 2 min · South Broadway Road
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Turn left onto East Braceville Road
975 ft · 27 sec · East Braceville Road
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Continue on West Division Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Division Street
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Turn right onto North Mitchell Street
1972 ft · 59 sec · North Mitchell Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
615 ft · 29 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
52 m · 13 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left
2971 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto East Smith Road
2463 ft · 2 min · East Smith Road
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Turn right onto South Kankakee Road
2 mi · 3 min · South Kankakee Road
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Continue on N 19000W Road
6 mi · 8 min · N 19000W Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Route 17
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Route 17
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Turn right onto South 18000 West Road
8.2 mi · 16 min · South 18000 West Road
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Continue on South State Street
16.5 mi · 25 min · South State Street
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Continue on West Piper City Street
134 m · 9 sec · West Piper City Street
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Turn slight right onto Green Street
10.4 mi · 15 min · Green Street
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Take the ramp right
1798 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
42.1 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Market Street
1379 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left
29 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Market Street
3.9 mi · 6 min · Market Street
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Turn right onto East Bradley Avenue
1333 ft · 34 sec · East Bradley Avenue
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Turn left onto North Neil Street
1.2 km · 2 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 Central City 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.
Green Street
Merge slight left
42.1 mi · 00h 45m
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 leaving Central City and Sunny near Champaign.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Central City to Champaign?
The road trip is about 88 miles (141.6 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?
Gilman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.8 miles from Central City and 40.1 miles from Champaign.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.5 miles (124.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:00 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.28 one way or $28.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Central City and Sunny near Champaign.
Stop Ideas Near Gilman
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 Gilman.
Gilman
Kankakee
Dwight station
Rantoul
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Central City and Champaign. Straight-line distance: 77.5 mi (124.73 km).
#1 Central City
Central City is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.2378100, -88.2817300 |
| Altitude | 176 |
| 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: 142 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $4.61 | $14.28 | $28.56 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $16.24 | $32.49 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $17.96 | $35.92 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $20.44 | $40.87 |
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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