How far is Champaign, IL from Millstadt, IL?

The driving distance from Champaign, IL to Millstadt, IL is about 186.7 miles (300.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.1 miles (243.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
186.7 mi
03h 34m
Flight
151.14 mi
243.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.14 mi
Kilometers
243.24 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
186.7 mi
Kilometers
300.46 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Millstadt
Sun, Apr 19, 5:14 AM CDT
Return by in Champaign
Sun, Apr 19, 8:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Champaign
2026-04-19T01:39
Arrive Millstadt
Sun, Apr 19, 5:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 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
9:50 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
Altamont
IL

City in Effingham County, Illinois, United States

From Champaign
93.3 mi
01h 47m
To Millstadt
93.4 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph WNW
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 70 West: Saint Louis

    76.8 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South, I 70 West: Saint Louis

    9.5 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 255: Memphis, Interstate 270

    1386 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 255 South: Memphis

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    7.4 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 15 East: Belleville

    1767 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on New Missouri Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · New Missouri Avenue

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 157: Cahokia

    984 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on South 88th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South 88th Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Old Saint Louis Road

    10 m · 1 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary

    1945 ft · 46 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Old Missouri Avenue

    2309 ft · 44 sec · Old Missouri Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Camp Jackson Road

    152 m · 14 sec · Camp Jackson Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Millstadt Road

    7 mi · 12 min · Millstadt Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    10 m · 1 sec · West Washington Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
77.7 mi · 42%
I 70 West
76.8 mi · 41%
I 55 South
9.53 mi · 5%
I 255 South
8.57 mi · 5%
Millstadt Road
7.02 mi · 4%
West Church Street
3.23 mi · 2%
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 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.6 mi
151.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Altamont
01h 47m from Champaign
Leave By
9:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny leaving Champaign and Sunny near Millstadt.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 186.7 miles (300.5 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?

Altamont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.3 miles from Champaign and 93.4 miles from Millstadt.

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

The direct path is about 151.1 miles (243.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.85 one way or $49.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny around Champaign and Sunny near Millstadt.

Stop Ideas Near Altamont

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

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

RAIL

Effingham

19 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Mattoon station

57 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Centralia station

68 mi away
108 East Broadway
BUS

Mt. Vernon, IL

85 mi away
102 Potomac Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Champaign and Millstadt. Straight-line distance: 151.14 mi (243.24 km).

Champaign

#1 Champaign

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

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

#2 Millstadt

Village in St.

Population3,821
Coordinates38.4614400, -90.0917800
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: Champaign (-88.24338, 40.11642)
End: Millstadt (-90.09178, 38.46144)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 300 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.59 gal
24.94 L · about $24.85
Round trip
$49.70
13.18 gal · 49.88 L
Estimated CO2
58.6 kg one way
Round trip: 117.1 kg / 258 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.85 $49.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.03 $56.05
Premium $4.65 $30.67 $61.34
Diesel $5.30 $34.95 $69.91

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Champaign and Millstadt. The current time is 01:39:39.

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.