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

The driving distance from Champaign, IL to Mount Olive, IL is about 137.4 miles (221.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107 miles (172.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m 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
137.44 mi
02h 33m
Flight
106.99 mi
172.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.99 mi
Kilometers
172.18 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.44 mi
Kilometers
221.19 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Olive
Thu, Apr 23, 2:55 AM CDT
Return by in Champaign
Thu, Apr 23, 5:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Champaign
2026-04-23T00:22
Arrive Mount Olive
Thu, Apr 23, 2:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:22 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
Lanesville
IL

Township in Sangamon County, Illinois

From Champaign
68.7 mi
01h 16m
To Mount Olive
68.8 mi
01h 16m

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
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    79.9 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South, I 72 West: Saint Louis, Jacksonville

    5.3 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

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

    48.1 mi · 52 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 138: Benld, Mount Olive

    2057 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Lakeview Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · Lakeview Drive

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto West Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Church Street
81.9 mi · 60%
I 55 South
53.3 mi · 39%
Lakeview Drive
0.99 mi · 1%
West Main Street
0.65 mi
IL 138
0.39 mi
North Randolph Street
0.14 mi
Longest Stretch

West Church Street

Continue straight

79.9 mi · 01h 26m

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
02h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.4 mi
107 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lanesville
01h 16m from Champaign
Leave By
1:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Champaign and Mostly Sunny near Mount Olive.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 137.4 miles (221.2 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Lanesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.7 miles from Champaign and 68.8 miles from Mount Olive.

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

The direct path is about 107 miles (172.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 1:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.29 one way or $36.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lanesville

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

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

RAIL

Springfield station

26 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Lincoln

33 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Carlinville

79 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Uptown Station

79 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Champaign and Mount Olive. Straight-line distance: 106.99 mi (172.18 km).

Champaign

#1 Champaign

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

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

#2 Mount Olive

City in Illinois

Population1,911
Coordinates39.0722700, -89.7273100
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Start: Champaign (-88.24338, 40.11642)
End: Mount Olive (-89.72731, 39.07227)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 221 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.85 gal
18.36 L · about $18.29
Round trip
$36.58
9.7 gal · 36.72 L
Estimated CO2
43.1 kg one way
Round trip: 86.2 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.29 $36.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.63 $41.25
Premium $4.65 $22.57 $45.14
Diesel $5.30 $25.72 $51.45

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 Olive. The current time is 00:22:09.

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.