How far is Champaign, IL from Lovington, IL?
The driving distance from Champaign, IL to Lovington, IL is about 47.2 miles (76 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Champaign and Lovington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Champaign and Lovington.
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Start on North Neil Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · North Neil Street
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Continue on North Dunlap Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · North Dunlap Avenue
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Continue on South Dunlap Street
8.7 mi · 13 min · South Dunlap Street
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Continue on Chestnut Street
9.4 mi · 14 min · Chestnut Street
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Turn right
825 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto County Road 950 North
8.9 mi · 13 min · County Road 950 North
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Continue on United States Route 36
3077 ft · 57 sec · United States Route 36
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Turn left onto North County Road 000 East
4.6 mi · 6 min · North County Road 000 East
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Continue on North Vine Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Vine Street
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Turn right onto West Columbia Street
6.1 mi · 11 min · West Columbia Street
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Continue on 210 N
2.5 mi · 4 min · 210 N
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South County Street
2039 ft · 43 sec · South County Street
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Turn right onto East State Street
144 m · 21 sec · East State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Champaign and Lovington.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Chestnut Street
Continue on Chestnut Street
9.42 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Champaign and Sunny near Lovington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Champaign to Lovington?
The road trip is about 47.2 miles (76 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Tuscola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.6 miles from Champaign and 23.6 miles from Lovington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 3:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.30 one way or $12.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Champaign and Sunny near Lovington.
Stop Ideas Near Tuscola
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 Tuscola.
Illinois Terminal
Mattoon station
Rantoul
Danville, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Champaign and Lovington. Straight-line distance: 34.53 mi (55.57 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 Lovington
Township in Moultrie County, Illinois
| Population | 1,010 |
| Coordinates | 39.7155900, -88.6325600 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lovington (-88.63256, 39.71559)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.30 | $12.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.10 | $14.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.77 | $15.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.86 | $17.72 |
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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