How far is Champaign, IL from Breese, IL?
The driving distance from Champaign, IL to Breese, IL is about 154.8 miles (249.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.6 miles (200.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.
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.
City in Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Champaign and Breese.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Champaign and Breese.
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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
721 ft · 28 sec · North Randolph Street
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Turn left onto West Church Street
1.9 mi · 5 min · West Church Street
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 57 South: Memphis
1515 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
77.4 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
40.9 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Salem, Sandoval
2330 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 50: Salem, Sandoval
25 m · 2 sec
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Turn right onto West Main Street
2.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on East Poplar Street
2.7 mi · 3 min · East Poplar Street
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Continue on Poplar
2.7 mi · 3 min · Poplar
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Mine Street
135 m · 6 sec · North Mine Street
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Continue on N Mine St
1107 ft · 16 sec · N Mine St
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Turn right onto West Missouri Avenue
14.1 mi · 16 min · West Missouri Avenue
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Turn right onto 12th Street
1 mi · 1 min · 12th Street
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Turn left
8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right
2044 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Jamestown Road
1680 ft · 34 sec · Jamestown Road
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Continue on North Walnut Street
2775 ft · 55 sec · North Walnut Street
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Turn slight right
43 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto Old Route 50 West
70 m · 5 sec · Old Route 50 West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Route 50 West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Champaign and Breese.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 57 South
Merge slight left
77.4 mi · 01h 23m
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 Chance Rain Showers near Breese.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Champaign to Breese?
The road trip is about 154.8 miles (249.2 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?
Effingham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.4 miles from Champaign and 77.4 miles from Breese.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.6 miles (200.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 12:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.59 one way or $41.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Champaign and Chance Rain Showers near Breese.
Stop Ideas Near Effingham
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Effingham.
Effingham
Mattoon station
Centralia station
Mt. Vernon, IL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Champaign and Breese. Straight-line distance: 124.6 mi (200.53 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 Breese
City in Illinois, USA; suburb of Greater St.
| Population | 4,538 |
| Coordinates | 38.6106000, -89.5270300 |
| Altitude | 138 |
| Country | United States |
End: Breese (-89.52703, 38.6106)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 249 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $20.59 | $41.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.22 | $46.44 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.41 | $50.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.96 | $57.92 |
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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