How far is Champaign, IL from Collinsville, IL?

The driving distance from Champaign, IL to Collinsville, IL is about 166.7 miles (268.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.5 miles (219.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
166.74 mi
03h 06m
Flight
136.47 mi
219.63 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.47 mi
Kilometers
219.63 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.74 mi
Kilometers
268.34 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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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 03h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Collinsville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:14 AM CDT
Return by in Champaign
Thu, Apr 23, 5:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Champaign
2026-04-22T23:07
Arrive Collinsville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Champaign
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Effingham
IL

City in Illinois

From Champaign
83.3 mi
01h 33m
To Collinsville
83.4 mi
01h 33m

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
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Neil Street

    13 m · 6 sec · North Neil Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West University Avenue

    141 m · 17 sec · West University Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Randolph Street

    721 ft · 28 sec · North Randolph Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Church Street

    1.9 mi · 5 min · West Church Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 57 South: Memphis

    1515 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    77.4 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Saint Louis

    76.8 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South, I 70 West: Saint Louis

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 159 South: Collinsville

    1434 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Vandalia Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Vandalia Street

  12. 12

    Continue on South Morrison Avenue

    632 ft · 19 sec · South Morrison Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Grove Avenue

    18 m · 8 sec · East Grove Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left

    40 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
77.7 mi · 47%
I 70 West
76.8 mi · 46%
I 55 South
5.39 mi · 3%
West Church Street
3.23 mi · 2%
Vandalia Street
2.97 mi · 2%
IL 159 South
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Merge slight left

77.4 mi · 01h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.2 mi
136.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Effingham
01h 33m from Champaign
Leave By
10:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 166.7 miles (268.3 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?

Effingham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.3 miles from Champaign and 83.4 miles from Collinsville.

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

The direct path is about 136.5 miles (219.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 10:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.17 one way or $44.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Effingham

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

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

RAIL

Effingham

401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Mattoon station

43 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Centralia station

84 mi away
108 East Broadway
BUS

Mt. Vernon, IL

97 mi away
102 Potomac Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Champaign and Collinsville. Straight-line distance: 136.47 mi (219.63 km).

Champaign

#1 Champaign

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

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

#2 Collinsville

City in Illinois

Population24,217
Coordinates38.6703300, -89.9845500
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: Champaign (-88.24338, 40.11642)
End: Collinsville (-89.98455, 38.67033)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 268 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.88 gal
22.27 L · about $22.17
Round trip
$44.35
11.76 gal · 44.54 L
Estimated CO2
52.3 kg one way
Round trip: 104.5 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.17 $44.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.01 $50.02
Premium $4.65 $27.37 $54.73
Diesel $5.30 $31.19 $62.38

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 Collinsville. The current time is 23:07:46.

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.