How far is Champaign, IL from Mount Carmel, IL?

The driving distance from Champaign, IL to Mount Carmel, IL is about 155.3 miles (250 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.6 miles (194.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m 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
155.35 mi
03h 31m
Flight
120.63 mi
194.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.63 mi
Kilometers
194.13 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.35 mi
Kilometers
250.01 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Carmel
Thu, Apr 23, 6:16 AM CDT
Return by in Champaign
Thu, Apr 23, 9:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Champaign
2026-04-23T02:45
Arrive Mount Carmel
Thu, Apr 23, 6:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 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
9:58 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
Greenup
IL

City in Greenup County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Champaign
77.7 mi
01h 45m
To Mount Carmel
77.6 mi
01h 45m

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
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Champaign and Mount Carmel.

  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

    45.5 mi · 49 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 16 East: Charleston

    1676 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Charleston Avenue East

    1.2 km · 1 min · Charleston Avenue East

  10. 10

    Continue on Illinois Route 16

    6 mi · 8 min · Illinois Route 16

  11. 11

    Continue on West Lincoln Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Lincoln Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 18th Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · 18th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Illinois Route 130

    1.2 km · 1 min · Illinois Route 130

  14. 14

    Continue on Route 130

    10 mi · 15 min · Route 130

  15. 15

    Continue on County Road 1825 East

    2 mi · 3 min · County Road 1825 East

  16. 16

    Continue on County Road 1775 E

    1.3 km · 1 min · County Road 1775 E

  17. 17

    Continue on North Haughton Highway

    1945 ft · 33 sec · North Haughton Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on 1700E

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 1700E

  19. 19

    Continue on North Haughton Highway

    4 mi · 6 min · North Haughton Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on County Road 1700E

    2.1 mi · 3 min · County Road 1700E

  21. 21

    Continue on North 1250th Street

    13.3 mi · 20 min · North 1250th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Van Buren Street

    11 mi · 15 min · South Van Buren Street

  23. 23

    Continue on County Road 1100 East

    6.7 mi · 9 min · County Road 1100 East

  24. 24

    Continue on North West Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · North West Street

  25. 25

    Continue on County Road 1150

    24 mi · 33 min · County Road 1150

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East Elm Street

    2290 ft · 39 sec · East Elm Street

  27. 27

    Continue on 900N

    2.6 mi · 4 min · 900N

  28. 28

    Continue on 910N

    1162 ft · 20 sec · 910N

  29. 29

    Continue on 920N

    2938 ft · 50 sec · 920N

  30. 30

    Continue on Main Street

    1 km · 57 sec · Main Street

  31. 31

    Continue on State Route 15

    10.6 mi · 16 min · State Route 15

  32. 32

    Continue on West 9th Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West 9th Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto North Market Street

    1988 ft · 60 sec · North Market Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto East 5th Street

    23 m · 3 sec · East 5th Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
45.8 mi · 29%
County Road 1150
24 mi · 15%
North 1250th Street
13.3 mi · 9%
South Van Buren Street
11 mi · 7%
State Route 15
10.6 mi · 7%
Route 130
9.97 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Merge slight left

45.5 mi · 00h 49m

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 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.7 mi
120.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenup
01h 45m from Champaign
Leave By
9:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Champaign and Sunny near Mount Carmel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Champaign to Mount Carmel?

The road trip is about 155.3 miles (250 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?

Greenup is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.7 miles from Champaign and 77.6 miles from Mount Carmel.

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

The direct path is about 120.6 miles (194.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.67 one way or $41.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Greenup

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

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

RAIL

Mattoon station

32 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Effingham

36 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

97 mi away
45 East University Ave.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

107 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Champaign and Mount Carmel. Straight-line distance: 120.63 mi (194.13 km).

Champaign

#1 Champaign

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

Population89,390
Coordinates40.1164200, -88.2433800
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Mount Carmel

#2 Mount Carmel

City in and county seat of Wasbash County, Illinois, United States

Population6,813
Coordinates38.4108800, -87.7614200
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: Champaign (-88.24338, 40.11642)
End: Mount Carmel (-87.76142, 38.41088)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 250 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.48 gal
20.75 L · about $20.67
Round trip
$41.33
10.96 gal · 41.5 L
Estimated CO2
48.7 kg one way
Round trip: 97.4 kg / 215 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.67 $41.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.31 $46.61
Premium $4.65 $25.50 $51.01
Diesel $5.30 $29.07 $58.13

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Champaign and Mount Carmel. The current time is 02:45:16.

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.