How far is Champaign, IL from Flora, IL?

The driving distance from Champaign, IL to Flora, IL is about 111.7 miles (179.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.8 miles (162.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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
111.64 mi
02h 19m
Flight
100.84 mi
162.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.84 mi
Kilometers
162.29 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.64 mi
Kilometers
179.66 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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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 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flora
Wed, Apr 22, 11:13 PM CDT
Return by in Champaign
Thu, Apr 23, 1:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Champaign
2026-04-22T20:53
Arrive Flora
Wed, Apr 22, 11:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:50 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
Paradise
IL

Unincorporated community in Illinois

From Champaign
55.9 mi
01h 09m
To Flora
55.7 mi
01h 09m

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

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    72.4 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45: Sigel, Effingham

    1753 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Fayette Avenue

    1123 ft · 33 sec · East Fayette Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Banker Street

    14.9 mi · 22 min · South Banker Street

  12. 12

    Continue on County Road 925 East

    16.2 mi · 24 min · County Road 925 East

  13. 13

    Turn slight left

    41 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit right

    21 m · 2 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto North State Street

    1533 ft · 42 sec · North State Street

  17. 17

    Continue on North Main Street

    2553 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East North Avenue

    36 m · 3 sec · East North Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East North Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
72.7 mi · 65%
County Road 925 East
17.2 mi · 15%
South Banker Street
14.9 mi · 13%
West Church Street
3.23 mi · 3%
North Main Street
0.48 mi
US 45
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Merge slight left

72.4 mi · 01h 18m

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
02h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
100.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paradise
01h 09m from Champaign
Leave By
1:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 111.7 miles (179.7 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Paradise is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.9 miles from Champaign and 55.7 miles from Flora.

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

The direct path is about 100.8 miles (162.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 1:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.86 one way or $29.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35 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 Flora.

Stop Ideas Near Paradise

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

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

RAIL

Mattoon station

10 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Effingham

34 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

80 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

103 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Champaign and Flora. Straight-line distance: 100.84 mi (162.29 km).

Champaign

#1 Champaign

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

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

#2 Flora

City in Illinois

Population4,831
Coordinates38.6689400, -88.4856000
Altitude150
CountryUnited States
Start: Champaign (-88.24338, 40.11642)
End: Flora (-88.4856, 38.66894)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 180 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.94 gal
14.91 L · about $14.86
Round trip
$29.72
7.88 gal · 29.82 L
Estimated CO2
35 kg one way
Round trip: 70 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.86 $29.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.76 $33.51
Premium $4.65 $18.34 $36.67
Diesel $5.30 $20.90 $41.80

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 Flora. The current time is 20:53:45.

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.