How far is Champaign, IL from Granville, IL?
The driving distance from Champaign, IL to Granville, IL is about 116.6 miles (187.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.4 miles (151.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in McLean County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Champaign and Granville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Champaign and Granville.
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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
1.2 km · 2 min · North Randolph Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Bradley Avenue
140 m · 13 sec · West Bradley Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Bloomington Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Bloomington Road
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Turn right onto North Prospect Avenue
1327 ft · 39 sec · North Prospect Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 74 West: Bloomington
1635 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
52.6 mi · 57 min
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Continue straight
1.5 km · 59 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North: Rockford
52.4 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 71: Hennepin, Oglesby
1762 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto North Columbia Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · North Columbia Avenue
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Continue on East 4th Street
5.7 mi · 10 min · East 4th Street
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Turn right onto McCoy Street
1318 ft · 38 sec · McCoy Street
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Turn right onto Harrison Court
41 m · 6 sec · Harrison Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Harrison Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Champaign and Granville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Champaign and Rain Showers near Granville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Champaign to Granville?
The road trip is about 116.6 miles (187.7 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?
Hudson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.3 miles from Champaign and 58.3 miles from Granville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.4 miles (151.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.54 one way or $31.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Champaign and Rain Showers near Granville.
Stop Ideas Near Hudson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall - Town of Normal
City of Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington Finance Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hudson.
Uptown Station
Pontiac station
Lincoln
Peoria, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Champaign and Granville. Straight-line distance: 94.42 mi (151.95 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 Granville
Human settlement in Putnam County, Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,298 |
| Coordinates | 41.2611500, -89.2275900 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| Country | United States |
End: Granville (-89.22759, 41.26115)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 188 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $15.54 | $31.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.52 | $35.04 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.17 | $38.35 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.85 | $43.70 |
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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