How far is Champaign, IL from Logan, IL?

The driving distance from Champaign, IL to Logan, IL is about 174 miles (280.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.7 miles (245.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
174.04 mi
03h 16m
Flight
152.68 mi
245.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.68 mi
Kilometers
245.71 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.04 mi
Kilometers
280.09 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Logan
Tue, May 5, 2:35 AM CDT
Return by in Champaign
Tue, May 5, 5:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Champaign
2026-05-04T23:19
Arrive Logan
Tue, May 5, 2:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 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
10:28 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
Watson
IL

Village in Illinois, USA

From Champaign
87.1 mi
01h 38m
To Logan
86.9 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 18 mph SW
Destination
55°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, May 4 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    77.4 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway

    20 mi · 22 min · Ken Gray Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 14: Christopher, Benton

    1972 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Public Square

    115 m · 8 sec · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary onto East Main Street

    5 mi · 7 min · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Toms Road

    1330 ft · 37 sec · North Toms Road

  15. 15

    Continue on 1st East Street

    1 km · 2 min · 1st East Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st East Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
143 mi · 82%
Ken Gray Expressway
20 mi · 12%
East Main Street
5 mi · 3%
West Church Street
3.23 mi · 2%
West Main Street
0.85 mi
1st East Street
0.64 mi
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Merge slight left

77.4 mi · 01h 23m

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 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.3 mi
152.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Watson
01h 38m from Champaign
Leave By
10:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Champaign and Mostly Cloudy near Logan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 174 miles (280.1 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?

Watson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.1 miles from Champaign and 86.9 miles from Logan.

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

The direct path is about 152.7 miles (245.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 10:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.15 one way or $46.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Champaign and Mostly Cloudy near Logan.

Stop Ideas Near Watson

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

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

RAIL

Effingham

11 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Mattoon station

54 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Centralia station

74 mi away
108 East Broadway
BUS

Mt. Vernon, IL

86 mi away
102 Potomac Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Champaign and Logan. Straight-line distance: 152.68 mi (245.71 km).

Champaign

#1 Champaign

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

Population89,390
Coordinates40.1164200, -88.2433800
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
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#2 Logan

Unincorporated community in Illinois

Population3,057
Coordinates37.9558800, -88.8403400
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Champaign (-88.24338, 40.11642)
End: Logan (-88.84034, 37.95588)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 280 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.14 gal
23.25 L · about $23.15
Round trip
$46.31
12.28 gal · 46.5 L
Estimated CO2
54.6 kg one way
Round trip: 109.1 kg / 241 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.15 $46.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.11 $52.23
Premium $4.65 $28.58 $57.15
Diesel $5.30 $32.57 $65.13

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Champaign and Logan. The current time is 23:19:02.

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.