How far is Champaign, IL from Grayville, IL?

The driving distance from Champaign, IL to Grayville, IL is about 148.4 miles (238.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.1 miles (207.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 42m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
148.47 mi
03h 21m
Flight
129.13 mi
207.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.13 mi
Kilometers
207.81 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.47 mi
Kilometers
238.94 km
Drive Time
03h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grayville
Sat, May 30, 4:09 AM CDT
Return by in Champaign
Sat, May 30, 7:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Champaign
2026-05-30T00:48
Arrive Grayville
Sat, May 30, 4:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 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
10:18 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

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
Greenup
IL

City in Greenup County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Champaign
74.3 mi
01h 40m
To Grayville
74.2 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph ENE
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    45.5 mi · 49 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 16 East: Charleston

    1676 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Charleston Avenue East

    1.2 km · 1 min · Charleston Avenue East

  10. 10

    Continue on Illinois Route 16

    6 mi · 8 min · Illinois Route 16

  11. 11

    Continue on West Lincoln Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Lincoln Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 18th Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · 18th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Illinois Route 130

    1.2 km · 1 min · Illinois Route 130

  14. 14

    Continue on Route 130

    10 mi · 15 min · Route 130

  15. 15

    Continue on County Road 1825 East

    2 mi · 3 min · County Road 1825 East

  16. 16

    Continue on County Road 1775 E

    1.3 km · 1 min · County Road 1775 E

  17. 17

    Continue on North Haughton Highway

    1945 ft · 33 sec · North Haughton Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on 1700E

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 1700E

  19. 19

    Continue on North Haughton Highway

    4 mi · 6 min · North Haughton Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on County Road 1700E

    2.1 mi · 3 min · County Road 1700E

  21. 21

    Continue on North 1250th Street

    13.3 mi · 20 min · North 1250th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Van Buren Street

    11 mi · 15 min · South Van Buren Street

  23. 23

    Continue on County Road 1100 East

    6.7 mi · 9 min · County Road 1100 East

  24. 24

    Continue on North West Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · North West Street

  25. 25

    Continue on County Road 1150

    24.3 mi · 33 min · County Road 1150

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East Walnut Street

    1742 ft · 32 sec · East Walnut Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South 1st Street

    2614 ft · 44 sec · South 1st Street

  28. 28

    Continue on 575E

    1.8 mi · 3 min · 575E

  29. 29

    Continue on 700E

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 700E

  30. 30

    Continue on 725E

    4.3 mi · 6 min · 725E

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Court Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Court Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto East North Street

    768 ft · 36 sec · East North Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    16 m · 2 sec · South Main Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
34 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
45.8 mi · 31%
County Road 1150
24.3 mi · 16%
North 1250th Street
13.3 mi · 9%
South Van Buren Street
11 mi · 7%
Route 130
9.97 mi · 7%
County Road 1100 East
6.73 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Merge slight left

45.5 mi · 00h 49m

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 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.3 mi
129.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenup
01h 40m from Champaign
Leave By
10:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Champaign and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Grayville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 148.4 miles (238.9 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?

Greenup is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.3 miles from Champaign and 74.2 miles from Grayville.

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

The direct path is about 129.1 miles (207.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 10:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.76 one way or $39.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Champaign and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Grayville.

Stop Ideas Near Greenup

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

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

RAIL

Mattoon station

32 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Effingham

36 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

97 mi away
45 East University Ave.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

107 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Champaign and Grayville. Straight-line distance: 129.13 mi (207.81 km).

Champaign

#1 Champaign

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

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

#2 Grayville

City in White County, Illinois, United States

Population1,543
Coordinates38.2575500, -87.9936400
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Start: Champaign (-88.24338, 40.11642)
End: Grayville (-87.99364, 38.25755)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.24 gal
19.83 L · about $19.76
Round trip
$39.52
10.48 gal · 39.66 L
Estimated CO2
46.6 kg one way
Round trip: 93.1 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.76 $39.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.29 $44.57
Premium $4.65 $24.39 $48.77
Diesel $5.30 $27.79 $55.59

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Champaign and Grayville. The current time is 00:48:42.

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.