How far is Champaign, IL from Assumption, IL?

The driving distance from Champaign, IL to Assumption, IL is about 77.6 miles (124.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
77.61 mi
01h 30m
Flight
59.37 mi
95.54 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.37 mi
Kilometers
95.54 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.61 mi
Kilometers
124.9 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Assumption
Tue, Apr 14, 9:26 PM CDT
Return by in Champaign
Tue, Apr 14, 10:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Champaign
2026-04-14T19:55
Arrive Assumption
Tue, Apr 14, 9:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Champaign
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Oreana
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Champaign
38.8 mi
00h 45m
To Assumption
38.8 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    49.2 mi · 53 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward US 36 East, US 51 South: Decatur, Pana

    2607 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 51 South: Pana

    25 mi · 28 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto County Highway 6

    825 ft · 23 sec · County Highway 6

  9. 9

    Continue on East 1200 North Road

    2240 ft · 1 min · East 1200 North Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Oak Street

    1151 ft · 53 sec · North Oak Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East 1st Street

    32 m · 5 sec · East 1st Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Church Street
51.1 mi · 66%
US 51 South
25 mi · 32%
US 36 East
0.49 mi · 1%
East 1200 North Road
0.42 mi · 1%
North Oak Street
0.22 mi
County Highway 6
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

West Church Street

Continue straight

49.2 mi · 00h 53m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
59.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oreana
00h 45m from Champaign
Leave By
3:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Champaign and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Assumption.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 77.6 miles (124.9 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Oreana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.8 miles from Champaign and 38.8 miles from Assumption.

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

The direct path is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 3:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.33 one way or $20.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Champaign and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Assumption.

Stop Ideas Near Oreana

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

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

RAIL

Lincoln

48 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

57 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Uptown Station

64 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Mattoon station

66 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Champaign and Assumption. Straight-line distance: 59.37 mi (95.54 km).

Champaign

#1 Champaign

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

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

#2 Assumption

City in Christian County, Illinois, United States

Population1,056
Coordinates39.5203200, -89.0489700
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Start: Champaign (-88.24338, 40.11642)
End: Assumption (-89.04897, 39.52032)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.74 gal
10.37 L · about $10.33
Round trip
$20.67
5.48 gal · 20.74 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.7 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.33 $20.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.65 $23.31
Premium $4.65 $12.75 $25.50
Diesel $5.30 $14.53 $29.07

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Champaign and Assumption. The current time is 19:55:58.

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.