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

The driving distance from Champaign, IL to Bunker Hill, IL is about 151.6 miles (243.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.4 miles (188.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m 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
151.53 mi
02h 52m
Flight
117.38 mi
188.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.38 mi
Kilometers
188.91 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.53 mi
Kilometers
243.87 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bunker Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 4:35 AM CDT
Return by in Champaign
Thu, Apr 23, 7:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Champaign
2026-04-23T01:42
Arrive Bunker Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 4:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:44 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
Riverton
IL

Village in Illinois

From Champaign
75.7 mi
01h 26m
To Bunker Hill
75.8 mi
01h 26m

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
8 to 21 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Champaign and Bunker 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

    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

    51.6 mi · 55 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Staunton

    2013 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Staunton Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Staunton Road

  10. 10

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Hibbard Street

    115 m · 8 sec · North Hibbard Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West North Street

    55 m · 8 sec · West North Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Edwardsville Street

    2823 ft · 48 sec · North Edwardsville Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Illinois Route 4

    1 km · 1 min · Illinois Route 4

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Staunton Bunker Hill Road

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Staunton Bunker Hill Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Warren Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Warren Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Warren Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Church Street
81.9 mi · 54%
I 55 South
56.9 mi · 38%
Staunton Bunker Hill Road
7.88 mi · 5%
East Main Street
1.54 mi · 1%
Warren Street
0.76 mi
Staunton Road
0.73 mi
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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.2 mi
117.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverton
01h 26m from Champaign
Leave By
12:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Champaign and Mostly Sunny near Bunker Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 151.6 miles (243.9 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Riverton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.7 miles from Champaign and 75.8 miles from Bunker Hill.

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

The direct path is about 117.4 miles (188.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.2 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 12:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.17 one way or $40.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Riverton

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

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

RAIL

Springfield station

11 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Lincoln

37 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Carlinville

70 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Uptown Station

88 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Champaign and Bunker Hill. Straight-line distance: 117.38 mi (188.91 km).

Champaign

#1 Champaign

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

Population89,390
Coordinates40.1164200, -88.2433800
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Bunker Hill

#2 Bunker Hill

City in Illinois, USA

Population1,664
Coordinates39.0428200, -89.9517700
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Start: Champaign (-88.24338, 40.11642)
End: Bunker Hill (-89.95177, 39.04282)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 244 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.35 gal
20.24 L · about $20.17
Round trip
$40.35
10.7 gal · 40.48 L
Estimated CO2
47.5 kg one way
Round trip: 95.1 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.17 $40.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.75 $45.51
Premium $4.65 $24.90 $49.80
Diesel $5.30 $28.38 $56.75

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 Bunker Hill. The current time is 01:42:23.

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.