How far is Champaign, IL from Astoria, IL?
The driving distance from Champaign, IL to Astoria, IL is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112 miles (180.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.
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 in McLean County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Champaign and Astoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Champaign and Astoria.
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Start on North Neil Street
13 m · 6 sec · North Neil Street
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Turn right onto West University Avenue
141 m · 17 sec · West University Avenue
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Turn right onto North Randolph Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North Randolph Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Bradley Avenue
140 m · 13 sec · West Bradley Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Bloomington Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Bloomington Road
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Turn right onto North Prospect Avenue
1327 ft · 39 sec · North Prospect Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 74 West: Bloomington
1635 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
46.4 mi · 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
1568 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Veterans Parkway
11.9 mi · 13 min · South Veterans Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 136: McLean, Heyworth
2361 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Dixie Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Dixie Road
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Continue on East 200 North Road
46.6 mi · 1 hr 8 min · East 200 North Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Promenade Street
1000 ft · 21 sec · South Promenade Street
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Turn right onto East Dearborn Street
5 mi · 7 min · East Dearborn Street
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Continue straight
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
11 mi · 16 min
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Turn right onto Pearl Street
68 m · 10 sec · Pearl Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pearl Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Champaign and Astoria.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East 200 North Road
Continue on East 200 North Road
46.6 mi · 01h 08m
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 Champaign and Mostly Sunny near Astoria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Champaign to Astoria?
The road trip is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?
McLean is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.4 miles from Champaign and 63.6 miles from Astoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112 miles (180.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 12:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.89 one way or $33.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Champaign and Mostly Sunny near Astoria.
Stop Ideas Near McLean
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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City of Lincoln
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McLean.
Lincoln
Uptown Station
Peoria, Illinois
Springfield station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Champaign and Astoria. Straight-line distance: 111.98 mi (180.22 km).
#1 Champaign
The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.
| Population | 89,390 |
| Coordinates | 40.1164200, -88.2433800 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Astoria
Incorporated town in Fulton County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,015 |
| Coordinates | 40.2275400, -90.3595700 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| Country | United States |
End: Astoria (-90.35957, 40.22754)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 204 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
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 | $16.89 | $33.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.05 | $38.11 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.85 | $41.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.76 | $47.52 |
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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