How far is Champaign, IL from Chatsworth, IL?

The driving distance from Champaign, IL to Chatsworth, IL is about 62.9 miles (101.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.1 miles (71 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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
62.85 mi
01h 17m
Flight
44.1 mi
70.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.1 mi
Kilometers
70.98 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.85 mi
Kilometers
101.15 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chatsworth
Thu, Apr 16, 2:03 AM CDT
Return by in Champaign
Thu, Apr 16, 3:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Champaign
2026-04-16T00:45
Arrive Chatsworth
Thu, Apr 16, 2:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:54 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
Loda
IL

Township in Iroquois County, Illinois

From Champaign
31.4 mi
00h 38m
To Chatsworth
31.4 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph WSW
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Champaign and Chatsworth.

  1. 1

    Start on North Neil Street

    13 m · 9 sec · North Neil Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East University Avenue

    73 m · 12 sec · East University Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Walnut Street

    1377 ft · 45 sec · North Walnut Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Washington Street

    77 m · 13 sec · East Washington Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Market Street

    4.3 mi · 7 min · North Market Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I-57 North: Kankakee

    1642 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    42.1 mi · 45 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 24: Gilman, Chatsworth

    1771 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto County Road 1700 N

    14.8 mi · 21 min · County Road 1700 N

  10. 10

    Turn right

    98 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on South 7th Street

    1867 ft · 51 sec · South 7th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on East Walnut Street

    1139 ft · 33 sec · East Walnut Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    83 m · 12 sec · 4th Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-57 North
42.4 mi · 67%
County Road 1700 N
14.8 mi · 24%
North Market Street
4.25 mi · 7%
South 7th Street
0.35 mi · 1%
US 24
0.34 mi · 1%
North Walnut Street
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

I-57 North

Merge slight left

42.1 mi · 00h 45m

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
01h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
44.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loda
00h 38m from Champaign
Leave By
3:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Champaign and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Chatsworth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Champaign to Chatsworth?

The road trip is about 62.9 miles (101.2 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Loda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.4 miles from Champaign and 31.4 miles from Chatsworth.

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

The direct path is about 44.1 miles (71 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 3:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.37 one way or $16.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Champaign and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Chatsworth.

Stop Ideas Near Loda

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

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

RAIL

Rantoul

24 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Gilman

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

Illinois Terminal

47 mi away
45 East University Ave.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

58 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Champaign and Chatsworth. Straight-line distance: 44.1 mi (70.98 km).

Champaign

#1 Champaign

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

Population89,390
Coordinates40.1164200, -88.2433800
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Chatsworth

#2 Chatsworth

Township in Livingston County, Illinois

Population1,104
Coordinates40.7536500, -88.2919900
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Start: Champaign (-88.24338, 40.11642)
End: Chatsworth (-88.29199, 40.75365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.22 gal
8.4 L · about $8.37
Round trip
$16.74
4.44 gal · 16.8 L
Estimated CO2
19.7 kg one way
Round trip: 39.5 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.37 $16.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.44 $18.88
Premium $4.65 $10.33 $20.66
Diesel $5.30 $11.77 $23.55

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Champaign and Chatsworth. The current time is 00:45:57.

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.