How far is Champaign, IL from Atwood, IL?

The driving distance from Champaign, IL to Atwood, IL is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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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
32.4 mi
00h 50m
Flight
24.78 mi
39.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.78 mi
Kilometers
39.88 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.4 mi
Kilometers
52.14 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atwood
Sat, Apr 11, 11:45 AM CDT
Return by in Champaign
Sat, Apr 11, 12:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Champaign
2026-04-11T10:54
Arrive Atwood
Sat, Apr 11, 11:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:48 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
Pesotum
IL

Township in Champaign County, Illinois

From Champaign
16.2 mi
00h 25m
To Atwood
16.2 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph ESE
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Neil Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · North Neil Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North Dunlap Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · North Dunlap Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on South Dunlap Street

    8.7 mi · 13 min · South Dunlap Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Chestnut Street

    9.4 mi · 14 min · Chestnut Street

  5. 5

    Turn right

    825 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto County Road 950 North

    8.8 mi · 13 min · County Road 950 North

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2959 ft · 59 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chestnut Street
9.42 mi · 29%
County Road 950 North
8.81 mi · 27%
South Dunlap Street
8.66 mi · 27%
North Dunlap Avenue
2.51 mi · 8%
North Neil Street
2.28 mi · 7%
Main Street
0.56 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Chestnut Street

Continue on Chestnut Street

9.42 mi · 00h 14m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
24.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pesotum
00h 25m from Champaign
Leave By
4:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Champaign and Partly Sunny near Atwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Pesotum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Champaign and 16.2 miles from Atwood.

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

The direct path is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 4:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.30 one way or $8.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Champaign and Partly Sunny near Atwood.

Stop Ideas Near Pesotum

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

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

RAIL

Illinois Terminal

23 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

45 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Mattoon station

49 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

59 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Champaign and Atwood. Straight-line distance: 24.78 mi (39.88 km).

Champaign

#1 Champaign

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

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

#2 Atwood

City in Rawlins County, Kansas, United States

Population1,155
Coordinates39.7994800, -88.4622800
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Start: Champaign (-88.24338, 40.11642)
End: Atwood (-88.46228, 39.79948)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.33 L · about $4.30
Round trip
$8.60
2.28 gal · 8.66 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.30 $8.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.85 $9.70
Premium $4.65 $5.31 $10.61
Diesel $5.30 $6.05 $12.09

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Champaign and Atwood. The current time is 10:54:25.

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.