How far is Champaign, IL from Boulder Hill, IL?

The driving distance from Champaign, IL to Boulder Hill, IL is about 121 miles (194.7 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
120.95 mi
02h 55m
Flight
110.39 mi
177.65 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
177.65 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.95 mi
Kilometers
194.65 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boulder Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 5:31 AM CDT
Return by in Champaign
Thu, Apr 23, 8:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Champaign
2026-04-23T02:36
Arrive Boulder Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 5:31 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
Saunemin
IL

Township in Livingston County, Illinois

From Champaign
60.5 mi
01h 27m
To Boulder Hill
60.4 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 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Champaign and Boulder Hill.

  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

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Randolph Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Bradley Avenue

    140 m · 13 sec · West Bradley Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Bloomington Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Bloomington Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Prospect Avenue

    1327 ft · 39 sec · North Prospect Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 74 West: Bloomington

    1635 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    8.2 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 47: Gibson City, Mahomet

    1604 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto County Road 400 East

    684 ft · 17 sec · County Road 400 East

  11. 11

    Continue on County Road 350 East

    4.5 mi · 7 min · County Road 350 East

  12. 12

    Continue on County Road 400 East

    7.5 mi · 10 min · County Road 400 East

  13. 13

    Continue on County Road 450 East

    2.1 mi · 3 min · County Road 450 East

  14. 14

    Continue on North 450 East Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · North 450 East Road

  15. 15

    Continue on North 450E Road

    117 m · 7 sec · North 450E Road

  16. 16

    Continue on South Sangamon Avenue

    2297 ft · 55 sec · South Sangamon Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West 1st Street

    2529 ft · 54 sec · West 1st Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight right

    42 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    77.9 mi · 1 hr 50 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Walker Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Walker Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Ashley Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Ashley Road

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Schoolhouse Road

    2391 ft · 46 sec · East Schoolhouse Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Minkler Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Minkler Road

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Minkler Road

    38 m · 4 sec · Minkler Road

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Minkler Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Minkler Road

  26. 26

    Turn right

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 2 min

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    2905 ft · 1 min

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Boulder Hill Pass

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Boulder Hill Pass

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Saugatuck Road

    624 ft · 33 sec · Saugatuck Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Circle Drive East

    1618 ft · 1 min · Circle Drive East

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Circle Drive East

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
32 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 West
8.5 mi · 7%
County Road 400 East
7.66 mi · 6%
Minkler Road
5.7 mi · 5%
County Road 350 East
4.45 mi · 4%
North 450 East Road
3.52 mi · 3%
Ashley Road
2.8 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

77.9 mi · 01h 50m

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
+10.6 mi
110.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saunemin
01h 27m from Champaign
Leave By
12:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Champaign and Mostly Sunny near Boulder Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Champaign to Boulder Hill?

The road trip is about 121 miles (194.7 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?

Saunemin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.5 miles from Champaign and 60.4 miles from Boulder Hill.

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 10.6 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 12:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.10 one way or $32.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Saunemin

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

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

RAIL

Pontiac station

19 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Dwight station

22 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Gilman

37 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Kankakee

52 mi away
199 South East Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Champaign and Boulder Hill. Straight-line distance: 110.39 mi (177.65 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 Boulder Hill

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population8,108
Coordinates41.7125300, -88.3361800
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Start: Champaign (-88.24338, 40.11642)
End: Boulder Hill (-88.33618, 41.71253)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.27 gal
16.16 L · about $16.10
Round trip
$32.20
8.54 gal · 32.32 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.9 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.10 $32.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.16 $36.32
Premium $4.65 $19.87 $39.75
Diesel $5.30 $22.65 $45.30

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Champaign and Boulder Hill. The current time is 02:36:02.

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.