How far is Champaign, IL from Barr, IL?

The driving distance from Champaign, IL to Barr, IL is about 134.2 miles (215.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.4 miles (177.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
134.13 mi
02h 55m
Flight
110.39 mi
177.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.39 mi
Kilometers
177.66 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.13 mi
Kilometers
215.86 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barr
Thu, Apr 23, 4:44 AM CDT
Return by in Champaign
Thu, Apr 23, 7:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Champaign
2026-04-23T01:48
Arrive Barr
Thu, Apr 23, 4:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:38 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
Lanesville
IL

Township in Sangamon County, Illinois

From Champaign
67 mi
01h 27m
To Barr
67.2 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 22 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    79.9 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South, I 72 West: Saint Louis, Jacksonville

    5.3 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

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

    10.5 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 104: Pawnee, Auburn

    2591 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    16.7 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Miller Street

    8.4 mi · 15 min · South Miller Street

  11. 11

    Continue on 9000 East

    2.9 mi · 5 min · 9000 East

  12. 12

    Turn right onto State Street

    654 ft · 18 sec · State Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Palmyra Road

    5.2 mi · 13 min · Palmyra Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Hettick Scottville Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Hettick Scottville Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Barr Road

    2679 ft · 2 min · Barr Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Conrady Road

    18 m · 3 sec · Conrady Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Conrady Road

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Church Street
81.9 mi · 61%
I 55 South
15.8 mi · 12%
South Miller Street
8.35 mi · 6%
Palmyra Road
5.17 mi · 4%
9000 East
2.89 mi · 2%
Hettick Scottville Road
2.04 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Church Street

Continue straight

79.9 mi · 01h 26m

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
02h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.8 mi
110.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lanesville
01h 27m from Champaign
Leave By
12:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Champaign and Mostly Sunny near Barr.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 134.2 miles (215.9 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?

Lanesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67 miles from Champaign and 67.2 miles from Barr.

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

The direct path is about 110.4 miles (177.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 12:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.84 one way or $35.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lanesville

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

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

RAIL

Springfield station

26 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Lincoln

33 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Carlinville

79 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Uptown Station

79 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Champaign and Barr. Straight-line distance: 110.39 mi (177.66 km).

Champaign

#1 Champaign

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

Population89,390
Coordinates40.1164200, -88.2433800
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
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#2 Barr

Unincorporated community in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States

Population1,208
Coordinates39.4047700, -90.1042800
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: Champaign (-88.24338, 40.11642)
End: Barr (-90.10428, 39.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 216 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.73 gal
17.92 L · about $17.84
Round trip
$35.67
9.46 gal · 35.84 L
Estimated CO2
42 kg one way
Round trip: 84.1 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.84 $35.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.12 $40.23
Premium $4.65 $22.01 $44.03
Diesel $5.30 $25.09 $50.18

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Champaign and Barr. The current time is 01:48:17.

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.