How far is Champaign, IL from Oakwood, IL?

The driving distance from Champaign, IL to Oakwood, IL is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.4 mi
00h 32m
Flight
24.57 mi
39.54 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.57 mi
Kilometers
39.54 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.4 mi
Kilometers
40.88 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oakwood
Sat, Apr 18, 10:02 PM CDT
Return by in Champaign
Sat, Apr 18, 10:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Champaign
2026-04-18T21:30
Arrive Oakwood
Sat, Apr 18, 10:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Champaign
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Saint Joseph
IL

Human settlement in Champaign County, Illinois, United States of America

From Champaign
12.7 mi
00h 16m
To Oakwood
12.7 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WSW
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 22 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Neil Street

    13 m · 9 sec · North Neil Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East University Avenue

    3.2 mi · 7 min · East University Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    2205 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 East: Danville

    1918 ft · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    20.5 mi · 22 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Potomac, Oakwood

    1662 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Oakwood Road

    1710 ft · 34 sec · North Oakwood Road

  8. 8

    Continue on North Oakwood Street

    1336 ft · 29 sec · North Oakwood Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West North Main Street

    12 m · 2 sec · West North Main Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 East
20.9 mi · 82%
East University Avenue
3.62 mi · 14%
North Oakwood Road
0.32 mi · 1%
Potomac
0.32 mi · 1%
North Oakwood Street
0.25 mi · 1%
North Neil Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

I 74 East

Merge slight left

20.5 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.9 mi
24.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Joseph
00h 16m from Champaign
Leave By
7:24 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Champaign and Showers And Thunderstorms near Oakwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Saint Joseph is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Champaign and 12.7 miles from Oakwood.

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

The direct path is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.39 one way or $6.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Champaign and Showers And Thunderstorms near Oakwood.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Joseph

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

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

RAIL

Illinois Terminal

17 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

24 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

34 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Gilman

72 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Champaign and Oakwood. Straight-line distance: 24.57 mi (39.54 km).

Champaign

#1 Champaign

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

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

#2 Oakwood

Village in Oakwood Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States

Population1,460
Coordinates40.1161500, -87.7783600
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Start: Champaign (-88.24338, 40.11642)
End: Oakwood (-87.77836, 40.11615)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.9 gal
3.39 L · about $3.39
Round trip
$6.79
1.8 gal · 6.78 L
Estimated CO2
8 kg one way
Round trip: 16 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.39 $6.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.83 $7.66
Premium $4.65 $4.19 $8.38
Diesel $5.30 $4.77 $9.55

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 Oakwood. The current time is 21:30:25.

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.