How far is Champaign, IL from Davis Junction, IL?

The driving distance from Champaign, IL to Davis Junction, IL is about 171.8 miles (276.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.1 miles (231.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 19m 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
171.79 mi
03h 09m
Flight
144.13 mi
231.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.13 mi
Kilometers
231.95 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.79 mi
Kilometers
276.47 km
Drive Time
03h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Davis Junction
Thu, Apr 23, 9:33 AM CDT
Return by in Champaign
Thu, Apr 23, 12:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Champaign
2026-04-23T06:23
Arrive Davis Junction
Thu, Apr 23, 9:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 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
10:40 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rutland
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Champaign
85.9 mi
01h 34m
To Davis Junction
85.9 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 20 mph S
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Champaign and Davis Junction.

  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

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Randolph Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Bradley Avenue

    140 m · 13 sec · West Bradley Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Bloomington Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Bloomington Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Prospect Avenue

    1327 ft · 39 sec · North Prospect Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 74 West: Bloomington

    1635 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    52.6 mi · 57 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.5 km · 59 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North: Rockford

    112 mi · 2 hr

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 72: Genoa, Byron

    2120 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    3.8 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Union Street

    26 m · 4 sec · Union Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

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

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
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
112 mi · 65%
I 74 West
53.8 mi · 31%
North Randolph Street
0.75 mi
Bloomington Road
0.66 mi
IL 72
0.4 mi
North Prospect Avenue
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

I 39 North

Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North: Rockford

112 mi · 02h 00m

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 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.7 mi
144.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rutland
01h 34m from Champaign
Leave By
10:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Champaign and Partly Sunny near Davis Junction.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Champaign to Davis Junction?

The road trip is about 171.8 miles (276.5 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?

Rutland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.9 miles from Champaign and 85.9 miles from Davis Junction.

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

The direct path is about 144.1 miles (231.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 10:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.85 one way or $45.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Champaign and Partly Sunny near Davis Junction.

Stop Ideas Near Rutland

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

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

RAIL

Pontiac station

36 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Dwight station

53 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Uptown Station

53 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Princeton

57 mi away
107 Bicentennial Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Champaign and Davis Junction. Straight-line distance: 144.13 mi (231.95 km).

Champaign

#1 Champaign

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

Population89,390
Coordinates40.1164200, -88.2433800
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Davis Junction

#2 Davis Junction

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population2,344
Coordinates42.1016900, -89.0931600
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Start: Champaign (-88.24338, 40.11642)
End: Davis Junction (-89.09316, 42.10169)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 276 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.06 gal
22.95 L · about $22.85
Round trip
$45.70
12.12 gal · 45.9 L
Estimated CO2
53.9 kg one way
Round trip: 107.7 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.85 $45.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.77 $51.55
Premium $4.65 $28.20 $56.41
Diesel $5.30 $32.14 $64.28

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 Davis Junction. The current time is 06:23:39.

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.