How far is Champaign, IL from Moweaqua, IL?

The driving distance from Champaign, IL to Moweaqua, IL is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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
69.18 mi
01h 20m
Flight
53.34 mi
85.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.34 mi
Kilometers
85.85 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.18 mi
Kilometers
111.34 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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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 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moweaqua
Wed, Apr 22, 11:00 PM CDT
Return by in Champaign
Thu, Apr 23, 12:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Champaign
2026-04-22T21:39
Arrive Moweaqua
Wed, Apr 22, 11:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:50 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
Newburg
IL

Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States

From Champaign
34.5 mi
00h 40m
To Moweaqua
34.6 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WSW
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    49.2 mi · 53 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward US 36 East, US 51 South: Decatur, Pana

    2607 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 51 South: Pana

    15.6 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on East Main Street

    69 m · 10 sec · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Church Street
51.1 mi · 74%
US 51 South
15.6 mi · 22%
North Main Street
1.75 mi · 3%
US 36 East
0.49 mi · 1%
North Randolph Street
0.14 mi
West University Avenue
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

West Church Street

Continue straight

49.2 mi · 00h 53m

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
01h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
53.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newburg
00h 40m from Champaign
Leave By
3:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Champaign and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Moweaqua.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Newburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.5 miles from Champaign and 34.6 miles from Moweaqua.

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

The direct path is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 3:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.20 one way or $18.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Newburg

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

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

RAIL

Illinois Terminal

50 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Lincoln

51 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

61 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Mattoon station

66 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Champaign and Moweaqua. Straight-line distance: 53.34 mi (85.85 km).

Champaign

#1 Champaign

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

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

#2 Moweaqua

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,684
Coordinates39.6247600, -89.0189700
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: Champaign (-88.24338, 40.11642)
End: Moweaqua (-89.01897, 39.62476)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.44 gal
9.24 L · about $9.20
Round trip
$18.40
4.88 gal · 18.48 L
Estimated CO2
21.7 kg one way
Round trip: 43.4 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.20 $18.40
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.38 $20.75
Premium $4.65 $11.36 $22.71
Diesel $5.30 $12.94 $25.88

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 Moweaqua. The current time is 21:39:55.

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.