How far is Champaign, IL from Chrisman, IL?

The driving distance from Champaign, IL to Chrisman, IL is about 53.7 miles (86.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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
53.76 mi
01h 11m
Flight
37.11 mi
59.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.11 mi
Kilometers
59.73 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.76 mi
Kilometers
86.52 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chrisman
Thu, Apr 23, 12:15 AM CDT
Return by in Champaign
Thu, Apr 23, 1:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Champaign
2026-04-22T23:03
Arrive Chrisman
Thu, Apr 23, 12:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:06 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
Oakwood
IL

Village in Oakwood Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States

From Champaign
26.8 mi
00h 35m
To Chrisman
26.9 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WSW
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Neil Street

    13 m · 9 sec · North Neil Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East University Avenue

    3.2 mi · 7 min · East University Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    2205 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 East: Danville

    1918 ft · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    28.4 mi · 30 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 150, IL 1

    1001 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 150 East, IL 1 South: Georgetown Road

    1245 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Georgetown Road

    13.5 mi · 21 min · Georgetown Road

  9. 9

    Continue on North State Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North State Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Georgetown Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Georgetown Road

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 East
28.8 mi · 54%
Georgetown Road
19 mi · 35%
East University Avenue
3.62 mi · 7%
North State Street
1.95 mi · 4%
US 150 East
0.24 mi
US 150
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

I 74 East

Merge slight left

28.4 mi · 00h 30m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
37.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakwood
00h 35m from Champaign
Leave By
4:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Champaign and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Chrisman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.7 miles (86.5 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Oakwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from Champaign and 26.9 miles from Chrisman.

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

The direct path is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.16 one way or $14.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Champaign and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Chrisman.

Stop Ideas Near Oakwood

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

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

BUS

Danville, Illinois

12 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

39 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

39 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

74 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Champaign and Chrisman. Straight-line distance: 37.11 mi (59.73 km).

Champaign

#1 Champaign

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

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

#2 Chrisman

City in Edgar County, Illinois, United States

Population1,234
Coordinates39.8036500, -87.6736400
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: Champaign (-88.24338, 40.11642)
End: Chrisman (-87.67364, 39.80365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.9 gal
7.18 L · about $7.16
Round trip
$14.33
3.8 gal · 14.36 L
Estimated CO2
16.9 kg one way
Round trip: 33.8 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.16 $14.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.08 $16.16
Premium $4.65 $8.84 $17.69
Diesel $5.30 $10.08 $20.16

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 Chrisman. The current time is 23:03:50.

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.