How far is Champaign, IL from Princeville, IL?
The driving distance from Champaign, IL to Princeville, IL is about 114.6 miles (184.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.4 miles (156.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 02h 21m.
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.
Town in McLean County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Champaign and Princeville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Champaign and Princeville.
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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
1.2 km · 2 min · North Randolph Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Bradley Avenue
140 m · 13 sec · West Bradley Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Bloomington Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Bloomington Road
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Turn right onto North Prospect Avenue
1327 ft · 39 sec · North Prospect Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 74 West: Bloomington
1635 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
52.6 mi · 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria
28.4 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 474 West: Moline, Rock Island
14 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 74 West: Moline, Rock Island
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight right
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Kickapoo, Edwards
1344 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto North Kickapoo-Edwards Road
1.5 km · 2 min · North Kickapoo-Edwards Road
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Continue on North Vine Street
133 m · 16 sec · North Vine Street
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Turn left onto West U.S. Highway 150
1.3 km · 1 min · West U.S. Highway 150
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Turn right onto North Princeville Jubilee Road
8.8 mi · 21 min · North Princeville Jubilee Road
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Turn straight onto West Laura Road
569 ft · 16 sec · West Laura Road
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Turn slight left onto North Princeville Jubilee Road
1.1 km · 2 min · North Princeville Jubilee Road
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Continue on South Cottage Grove Avenue
2416 ft · 1 min · South Cottage Grove Avenue
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Turn right onto West Spring Street
664 ft · 19 sec · West Spring Street
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Turn left onto North Santa Fe Avenue
43 m · 3 sec · North Santa Fe Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Santa Fe Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Champaign and Princeville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 74 West
Merge slight left
52.6 mi · 00h 57m
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.
Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny leaving Champaign and Sunny near Princeville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Champaign to Princeville?
The road trip is about 114.6 miles (184.4 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?
Normal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.2 miles from Champaign and 57.4 miles from Princeville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.4 miles (156.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 1:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.23 one way or $30.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny around Champaign and Sunny near Princeville.
Stop Ideas Near Normal
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall - Town of Normal
City of Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington Finance Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Normal.
Uptown Station
Pontiac station
Lincoln
Peoria, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Champaign and Princeville. Straight-line distance: 97.38 mi (156.71 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 Princeville
Township in Peoria County, Illinois
| Population | 1,663 |
| Coordinates | 40.9297600, -89.7576000 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
End: Princeville (-89.7576, 40.92976)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 184 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
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 | $3.77 | $15.23 | $30.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.18 | $34.36 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.80 | $37.60 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.43 | $42.86 |
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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