How far is Champaign, IL from Alorton, IL?

The driving distance from Champaign, IL to Alorton, IL is about 177.2 miles (285.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.5 miles (234.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 38m 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
177.17 mi
03h 19m
Flight
145.53 mi
234.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.53 mi
Kilometers
234.2 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.17 mi
Kilometers
285.13 km
Drive Time
03h 19m

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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 03h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alorton
Sat, Apr 18, 2:11 AM CDT
Return by in Champaign
Sat, Apr 18, 5:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Champaign
2026-04-17T22:52
Arrive Alorton
Sat, Apr 18, 2:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 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
10:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Champaign
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
Altamont
IL

City in Effingham County, Illinois, United States

From Champaign
88.5 mi
01h 39m
To Alorton
88.6 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
85°F
Friday

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Champaign and Alorton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Neil Street

    13 m · 6 sec · North Neil Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West University Avenue

    141 m · 17 sec · West University Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Randolph Street

    721 ft · 28 sec · North Randolph Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Church Street

    1.9 mi · 5 min · West Church Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 57 South: Memphis

    1515 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    77.4 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Saint Louis

    76.8 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South, I 70 West: Saint Louis

    9.5 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 255: Memphis, Interstate 270

    1386 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 255 South: Memphis

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    7 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 15 West: Missouri Avenue, East Saint Louis

    2833 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto New Missouri Avenue

    2946 ft · 52 sec · New Missouri Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Old Missouri Avenue

    150 m · 22 sec · Old Missouri Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North 42nd Street

    534 ft · 20 sec · North 42nd Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Broadway

    6 m · 1 sec · East Broadway

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Broadway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
77.7 mi · 44%
I 70 West
76.8 mi · 43%
I 55 South
9.53 mi · 5%
I 255 South
8.14 mi · 5%
West Church Street
3.23 mi · 2%
New Missouri Avenue
0.56 mi
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Merge slight left

77.4 mi · 01h 23m

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 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.7 mi
145.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Altamont
01h 39m from Champaign
Leave By
10:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Champaign and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Alorton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Champaign to Alorton?

The road trip is about 177.2 miles (285.1 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?

Altamont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.5 miles from Champaign and 88.6 miles from Alorton.

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

The direct path is about 145.5 miles (234.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.7 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 10:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.57 one way or $47.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Altamont

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

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

RAIL

Effingham

19 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Mattoon station

57 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Centralia station

68 mi away
108 East Broadway
BUS

Mt. Vernon, IL

85 mi away
102 Potomac Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Champaign and Alorton. Straight-line distance: 145.53 mi (234.2 km).

Champaign

#1 Champaign

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

Population89,390
Coordinates40.1164200, -88.2433800
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Alorton

#2 Alorton

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,880
Coordinates38.5897700, -90.1201100
Altitude127
CountryUnited States
Start: Champaign (-88.24338, 40.11642)
End: Alorton (-90.12011, 38.58977)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 285 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.25 gal
23.67 L · about $23.57
Round trip
$47.14
12.5 gal · 47.34 L
Estimated CO2
55.5 kg one way
Round trip: 111.1 kg / 245 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.57 $47.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.58 $53.16
Premium $4.65 $29.09 $58.18
Diesel $5.30 $33.15 $66.30

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Champaign and Alorton. The current time is 22:52:24.

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.