How far is Champaign, IL from Burgess, IL?
The driving distance from Champaign, IL to Burgess, IL is about 170.1 miles (273.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 143.8 miles (231.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 27m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Champaign and Burgess.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Champaign and Burgess.
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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
1.2 km · 2 min · North Randolph Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Bradley Avenue
140 m · 13 sec · West Bradley Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Bloomington Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Bloomington Road
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Turn right onto North Prospect Avenue
1327 ft · 39 sec · North Prospect Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 74 West: Bloomington
1635 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
52.6 mi · 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria
28.4 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 474 West: Moline, Rock Island
14 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 74 West: Moline, Rock Island
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight right
38.2 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Galesburg
1583 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto East Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Public Square
112 m · 6 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the rotary onto West Main Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Turn left
1917 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
13.3 mi · 16 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Turn right
9.8 mi · 15 min
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Turn left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto 230th Street
4 mi · 16 min · 230th Street
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Turn right onto 40th Avenue
1688 ft · 1 min · 40th Avenue
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Turn left onto 233rd Street
671 ft · 35 sec · 233rd Street
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Turn left onto 41st Avenue
21 m · 3 sec · 41st Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 41st Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Champaign and Burgess.
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 74 West
Merge slight left
52.6 mi · 00h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Champaign and Chance Rain Showers near Burgess.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Champaign to Burgess?
The road trip is about 170.1 miles (273.7 km) and usually takes 03h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Creve Coeur is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.9 miles from Champaign and 85.1 miles from Burgess.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 143.8 miles (231.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.63 one way or $45.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Champaign and Chance Rain Showers near Burgess.
Stop Ideas Near Creve Coeur
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Champaign and Burgess. Straight-line distance: 143.85 mi (231.51 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 Burgess
Unincorporated community in Illinois
| Population | 2,249 |
| Coordinates | 41.1272600, -90.6415300 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
End: Burgess (-90.64153, 41.12726)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 274 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
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 | $22.63 | $45.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.52 | $51.04 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.92 | $55.85 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.82 | $63.65 |
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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