How far is Champaign, IL from Cissna Park, IL?
The driving distance from Champaign, IL to Cissna Park, IL is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36 miles (58 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Champaign and Cissna Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Champaign and Cissna Park.
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Start on North Neil Street
13 m · 9 sec · North Neil Street
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Turn left onto East University Avenue
73 m · 12 sec · East University Avenue
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Turn left onto North Walnut Street
1377 ft · 45 sec · North Walnut Street
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Turn right onto East Washington Street
77 m · 13 sec · East Washington Street
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Turn left onto North Market Street
4.3 mi · 7 min · North Market Street
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Take the ramp right toward I-57 North: Kankakee
1642 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
20.1 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 9: Paxton, Gibson City
1932 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Ottawa Road
2640 ft · 45 sec · Ottawa Road
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Continue on South Market Street
985 ft · 18 sec · South Market Street
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Turn right onto East Patton Street
133 m · 13 sec · East Patton Street
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Turn left onto South Railroad Avenue
1304 ft · 24 sec · South Railroad Avenue
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Turn right onto East Pells Street
10.6 mi · 16 min · East Pells Street
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Turn left
7.7 mi · 14 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Champaign and Cissna Park.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I-57 North
Merge slight left
20.1 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Champaign and Mostly Sunny near Cissna Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Champaign to Cissna Park?
The road trip is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Ludlow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.3 miles from Champaign and 22.3 miles from Cissna Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36 miles (58 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.16 one way or $14.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Champaign and Mostly Sunny near Cissna Park.
Stop Ideas Near Ludlow
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 Ludlow.
Rantoul
Illinois Terminal
Gilman
Danville, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Champaign and Cissna Park. Straight-line distance: 36.05 mi (58.02 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 Cissna Park
Village in Pigeon Grove Township, Iroquois County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 771 |
| Coordinates | 40.5647600, -87.8930900 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cissna Park (-87.89309, 40.56476)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $4.56 | $7.16 | $14.32 |
| Mid-grade | $5.19 | $8.14 | $16.29 |
| Premium | $5.75 | $9.03 | $18.05 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $10.30 | $20.60 |
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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