How far is Champaign, IL from Oakley, IL?
The driving distance from Champaign, IL to Oakley, IL is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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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 00h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Piatt County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Slight Chance Drizzle
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Champaign and Oakley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Champaign and Oakley.
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Start on North Neil Street
13 m · 6 sec · North Neil Street
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Turn right onto West University Avenue
141 m · 17 sec · West University Avenue
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Turn right onto North Randolph Street
721 ft · 28 sec · North Randolph Street
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Turn left onto West Church Street
1.9 mi · 5 min · West Church Street
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Continue straight
33.1 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Argenta
1277 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Argenta Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Argenta Road
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Keep slight left to continue on County Highway 25
527 ft · 14 sec · County Highway 25
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Continue on Caleb Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Caleb Road
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Keep slight right to continue on North Oakley Road
3.9 mi · 9 min · North Oakley Road
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Turn right onto Shelby Street
736 ft · 34 sec · Shelby Street
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Turn right onto South Center Street
660 ft · 31 sec · South Center Street
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Turn right onto East North Street
16 m · 2 sec · East North Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East North Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Champaign and Oakley.
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.
West Church Street
Continue straight
33.1 mi · 00h 36m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Champaign and Slight Chance Drizzle near Oakley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Champaign to Oakley?
The road trip is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.2 miles from Champaign and 21.3 miles from Oakley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.91 one way or $13.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Champaign and Slight Chance Drizzle near Oakley.
Stop Ideas Near Monticello
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 Monticello.
Illinois Terminal
Rantoul
Mattoon station
Uptown Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Champaign and Oakley. Straight-line distance: 34.09 mi (54.86 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 Oakley
Township in Macon County, Illinois
| Population | 988 |
| Coordinates | 39.8761500, -88.8059100 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oakley (-88.80591, 39.87615)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $4.61 | $6.91 | $13.82 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $7.86 | $15.72 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $8.69 | $17.38 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $9.89 | $19.78 |
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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