How far is Champaign, IL from Carthage, IL?
The driving distance from Champaign, IL to Carthage, IL is about 174.5 miles (280.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153.9 miles (247.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 48m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in LaSalle County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Champaign and Carthage.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Champaign and Carthage.
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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
46.4 mi · 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
1568 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Veterans Parkway
11.9 mi · 13 min · South Veterans Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 136: McLean, Heyworth
2361 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Dixie Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Dixie Road
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Continue on East 200 North Road
46.6 mi · 1 hr 8 min · East 200 North Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Promenade Street
1000 ft · 21 sec · South Promenade Street
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Turn right onto East Dearborn Street
5 mi · 7 min · East Dearborn Street
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Continue straight
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
2.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
13.6 mi · 20 min
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Continue on North Broadway Street
5.4 mi · 8 min · North Broadway Street
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Turn straight
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto North 1200th Road
6 mi · 8 min · North 1200th Road
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Continue on East Jackson Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · East Jackson Street
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Turn right onto East Side Square
44 m · 4 sec · East Side Square
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Continue on North Side Square
584 ft · 18 sec · North Side Square
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Turn right onto West Jackson Street
2.8 mi · 6 min · West Jackson Street
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Continue straight
7.8 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
13.6 mi · 16 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 136 West, IL 94 North: Carthage, Keokuk
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto North Madison Street
19 m · 1 sec · North Madison Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Madison Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Champaign and Carthage.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East 200 North Road
Continue on East 200 North Road
46.6 mi · 01h 08m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Champaign and Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms near Carthage.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Champaign to Carthage?
The road trip is about 174.5 miles (280.8 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?
Allen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.1 miles from Champaign and 87.4 miles from Carthage.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153.9 miles (247.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.23 one way or $46.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Champaign and Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms near Carthage.
Stop Ideas Near Allen
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 Allen.
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Springfield station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Champaign and Carthage. Straight-line distance: 153.91 mi (247.7 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 Carthage
City in and county seat of Hancock County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 2,419 |
| Coordinates | 40.4164300, -91.1362500 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carthage (-91.13625, 40.41643)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 281 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
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 | $23.23 | $46.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.20 | $52.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.67 | $57.34 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.67 | $65.35 |
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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