How far is Champaign, IL from Hampshire, IL?
The driving distance from Champaign, IL to Hampshire, IL is about 148.6 miles (239.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.7 miles (221.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 11m 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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Flight 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 03h 35m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Champaign and Hampshire.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Champaign and Hampshire.
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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
8.2 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 47: Gibson City, Mahomet
1604 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto County Road 400 East
684 ft · 17 sec · County Road 400 East
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Continue on County Road 350 East
4.5 mi · 7 min · County Road 350 East
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Continue on County Road 400 East
7.5 mi · 10 min · County Road 400 East
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Continue on County Road 450 East
2.1 mi · 3 min · County Road 450 East
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Continue on North 450 East Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · North 450 East Road
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Continue on North 450E Road
117 m · 7 sec · North 450E Road
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Continue on South Sangamon Avenue
2297 ft · 55 sec · South Sangamon Avenue
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Turn left onto West 1st Street
2529 ft · 54 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn slight right
42 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
80.1 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Continue on South Bridge Street
8.2 mi · 14 min · South Bridge Street
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Illinois Route 47
3.1 mi · 5 min · Illinois Route 47
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Continue on Route 47
1.5 km · 1 min · Route 47
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Continue on Illinois Route 47
12.3 mi · 19 min · Illinois Route 47
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
42 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
37 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
4.4 mi · 6 min
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Turn left
4 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto South State Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South State Street
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Turn left onto West Jefferson Avenue
18 m · 3 sec · West Jefferson Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Jefferson Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Champaign and Hampshire.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn right
80.1 mi · 01h 55m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Champaign and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hampshire.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Champaign to Hampshire?
The road trip is about 148.6 miles (239.2 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?
Dwight is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.4 miles from Champaign and 74.3 miles from Hampshire.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.7 miles (221.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.80 one way or $39.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Champaign and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hampshire.
Stop Ideas Near Dwight
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 Dwight.
Dwight station
Pontiac station
Kankakee
Gilman
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Champaign and Hampshire. Straight-line distance: 137.71 mi (221.63 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 Hampshire
Village in Illinois, United States
| Population | 6,207 |
| Coordinates | 42.0978000, -88.5303600 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hampshire (-88.53036, 42.0978)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 239 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $19.80 | $39.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.33 | $44.66 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.43 | $48.87 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.85 | $55.69 |
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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