How far is Champaign, IL from Kincaid, IL?

The driving distance from Champaign, IL to Kincaid, IL is about 86.6 miles (139.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72 miles (115.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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
86.54 mi
01h 43m
Flight
72.03 mi
115.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.03 mi
Kilometers
115.92 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.54 mi
Kilometers
139.28 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kincaid
Thu, Apr 23, 2:30 AM CDT
Return by in Champaign
Thu, Apr 23, 4:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Champaign
2026-04-23T00:46
Arrive Kincaid
Thu, Apr 23, 2:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:02 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
Forsyth
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Champaign
43.2 mi
00h 51m
To Kincaid
43.3 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 21 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    49.2 mi · 53 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward US 36 East, US 51 South: Decatur, Pana

    2607 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 51 South: Pana

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    2218 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Merge left

    22.2 mi · 25 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Water Street

    845 ft · 11 sec · Water Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Park Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · East Park Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Webster Street

    2286 ft · 33 sec · North Webster Street

  13. 13

    Continue on West Springfield Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Springfield Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto E 1500 North Road

    6 mi · 11 min · E 1500 North Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Market Street

    159 m · 23 sec · Market Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Dial Street

    49 m · 7 sec · Dial Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Dial Street

    64 m · 9 sec · Dial Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Church Street
51.1 mi · 59%
US 51 South
26 mi · 30%
E 1500 North Road
5.99 mi · 7%
East Park Street
1.07 mi · 1%
West Springfield Road
0.89 mi · 1%
US 36 East
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Church Street

Continue straight

49.2 mi · 00h 53m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
72 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forsyth
00h 51m from Champaign
Leave By
3:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Champaign and Sunny near Kincaid.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 86.6 miles (139.3 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Forsyth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.2 miles from Champaign and 43.3 miles from Kincaid.

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

The direct path is about 72 miles (115.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 3:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.50 one way or $23.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Champaign and Sunny near Kincaid.

Stop Ideas Near Forsyth

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

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

RAIL

Lincoln

42 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Springfield station

62 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

64 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

64 mi away
45 East University Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Champaign and Kincaid. Straight-line distance: 72.03 mi (115.92 km).

Champaign

#1 Champaign

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

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

#2 Kincaid

City in Anderson County, Kansas, United States of America

Population1,362
Coordinates39.5886600, -89.4145400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Champaign (-88.24338, 40.11642)
End: Kincaid (-89.41454, 39.58866)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.05 gal
11.56 L · about $11.50
Round trip
$23.00
6.1 gal · 23.12 L
Estimated CO2
27.1 kg one way
Round trip: 54.2 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.50 $23.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.97 $25.94
Premium $4.65 $14.19 $28.39
Diesel $5.30 $16.18 $32.35

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 Kincaid. The current time is 00:46:07.

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.