How far is Champaign, IL from East Alton, IL?
The driving distance from Champaign, IL to East Alton, IL is about 166.5 miles (267.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.2 miles (211.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 28m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Champaign and East Alton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Champaign and East Alton.
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Start on North Neil Street
13 m · 6 sec · North Neil Street
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Turn right onto West University Avenue
141 m · 17 sec · West University Avenue
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Turn right onto North Randolph Street
721 ft · 28 sec · North Randolph Street
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Turn left onto West Church Street
1.9 mi · 5 min · West Church Street
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Continue straight
79.9 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South, I 72 West: Saint Louis, Jacksonville
5.3 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
62.6 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 140: Alton, Greenville
1756 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto East State Street
1 km · 1 min · East State Street
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Continue on State Route 140
9.6 mi · 13 min · State Route 140
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Continue on East Bethalto Drive
1.8 mi · 4 min · East Bethalto Drive
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Turn left onto North Bellwood Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · North Bellwood Drive
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Turn right onto East Airline Drive
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Airline Drive
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Continue on West Airline Court
2960 ft · 1 min · West Airline Court
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Continue on Berkshire Boulevard
3072 ft · 1 min · Berkshire Boulevard
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Continue on East Main Street
2133 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto North Shamrock Street
1525 ft · 49 sec · North Shamrock Street
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Turn sharp right onto West Saint Louis Avenue
119 m · 8 sec · West Saint Louis Avenue
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Turn right onto North Pence Street
12 m · 2 sec · North Pence Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Pence Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Champaign and East Alton.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
West Church Street
Continue straight
79.9 mi · 01h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny leaving Champaign and Sunny near East Alton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Champaign to East Alton?
The road trip is about 166.5 miles (267.9 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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?
Grandview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.1 miles from Champaign and 83.3 miles from East Alton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.2 miles (211.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 10:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.14 one way or $44.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny around Champaign and Sunny near East Alton.
Stop Ideas Near Grandview
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 Grandview.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Champaign and East Alton. Straight-line distance: 131.18 mi (211.12 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 East Alton
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 5,922 |
| Coordinates | 38.8803300, -90.1112200 |
| Altitude | 132 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Alton (-90.11122, 38.88033)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 268 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $22.14 | $44.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.97 | $49.93 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.32 | $54.64 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.13 | $62.27 |
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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