How far is Champaign, IL from Germantown Hills, IL?

The driving distance from Champaign, IL to Germantown Hills, IL is about 96.6 miles (155.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
96.64 mi
01h 51m
Flight
78.5 mi
126.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.5 mi
Kilometers
126.34 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.64 mi
Kilometers
155.53 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Germantown Hills
Fri, Apr 17, 12:24 PM CDT
Return by in Champaign
Fri, Apr 17, 2:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Champaign
2026-04-17T10:32
Arrive Germantown Hills
Fri, Apr 17, 12:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:46 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
Burns
IL

Township in Henry County, Illinois

From Champaign
48.3 mi
00h 55m
To Germantown Hills
48.4 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Champaign and Germantown Hills.

  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 · 15 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

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria

    28.4 mi · 31 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: Peoria

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 150 West, US 24, IL 29 South, IL 116: North Main Street

    1288 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    6.4 mi · 8 min · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on State Route 116

    2.7 mi · 5 min · State Route 116

  14. 14

    Continue on State Route 116

    102 m · 15 sec · State Route 116

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Route 116

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 West
85.5 mi · 88%
North Main Street
6.37 mi · 7%
State Route 116
2.73 mi · 3%
North Randolph Street
0.75 mi · 1%
Bloomington Road
0.66 mi · 1%
North Prospect Avenue
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

I 74 West

Merge slight left

52.6 mi · 00h 57m

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
01h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
78.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burns
00h 55m from Champaign
Leave By
2:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Champaign and Mostly Sunny near Germantown Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Champaign to Germantown Hills?

The road trip is about 96.6 miles (155.5 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

Burns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.3 miles from Champaign and 48.4 miles from Germantown Hills.

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

The direct path is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 2:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.86 one way or $25.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Burns

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Burns and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 5.1 mi away

City Hall - Town of Normal

Normal , IL
11 Uptown Circle, Normal, IL 61761
Parking lot
City of Bloomington, Illinois
Meeting point 2.9 mi away

City of Bloomington, Illinois

Bloomington , IL
109 E Olive St, Bloomington, IL 61701
Rating 3.6/5 8 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 2.9 mi away

Bloomington Finance Department

Bloomington , IL
109 E Olive St, Bloomington, IL 61701
City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burns.

RAIL

Uptown Station

12 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Lincoln

43 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Pontiac station

61 mi away
721 West Washington St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

67 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Champaign and Germantown Hills. Straight-line distance: 78.5 mi (126.34 km).

Champaign

#1 Champaign

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

Population89,390
Coordinates40.1164200, -88.2433800
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Germantown Hills

#2 Germantown Hills

City in Woodford County, Illinois, United States of America

Population3,390
Coordinates40.7664300, -89.4678700
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: Champaign (-88.24338, 40.11642)
End: Germantown Hills (-89.46787, 40.76643)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.41 gal
12.91 L · about $12.86
Round trip
$25.72
6.82 gal · 25.82 L
Estimated CO2
30.3 kg one way
Round trip: 60.6 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.86 $25.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.50 $29.01
Premium $4.65 $15.87 $31.74
Diesel $5.30 $18.09 $36.17

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Champaign and Germantown Hills. The current time is 10:32:51.

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.