How far is Champaign, IL from Richwoods, IL?

The driving distance from Champaign, IL to Richwoods, IL is about 120.7 miles (194.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88 miles (141.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
120.67 mi
03h 02m
Flight
88.05 mi
141.71 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.05 mi
Kilometers
141.71 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.67 mi
Kilometers
194.2 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richwoods
Thu, Apr 23, 2:45 AM CDT
Return by in Champaign
Thu, Apr 23, 5:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Champaign
2026-04-22T23:43
Arrive Richwoods
Thu, Apr 23, 2:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Champaign
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Harris
IL

Township in Fulton County, Illinois

From Champaign
60.3 mi
01h 31m
To Richwoods
60.3 mi
01h 31m

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 Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    28.4 mi · 30 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 150, IL 1

    1001 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 150 East, IL 1 South: Georgetown Road

    1245 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Georgetown Road

    13.5 mi · 21 min · Georgetown Road

  9. 9

    Continue on North State Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North State Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Georgetown Road

  11. 11

    Continue on 1575 E US 36

    1700 ft · 29 sec · 1575 E US 36

  12. 12

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    10 mi · 15 min · Georgetown Road

  13. 13

    Continue on IL Route 1

    1.4 mi · 4 min · IL Route 1

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Elliot Street

    156 m · 9 sec · West Elliot Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Central Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Central Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Vandalia Way

    666 ft · 11 sec · Vandalia Way

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    41.9 mi · 1 hr 2 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East 1050th Ave

    3.4 mi · 6 min · East 1050th Ave

  19. 19

    Continue on North Washington Street

    922 ft · 19 sec · North Washington Street

  20. 20

    Continue on West Washington Street

    98 m · 7 sec · West Washington Street

  21. 21

    Continue on West Franklin Street

    2974 ft · 1 min · West Franklin Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Jackson Street

    3.5 mi · 6 min · North Jackson Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East 700th Avenue

    1.4 mi · 5 min · East 700th Avenue

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North 2000th Street

    686 ft · 32 sec · North 2000th Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East 720th Avenue

    1.3 km · 3 min · East 720th Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on East 675th Avenue

    2484 ft · 2 min · East 675th Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto North 2100th Street

    1109 ft · 51 sec · North 2100th Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto East 700th Avenue

    48 m · 7 sec · East 700th Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 700th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
41.9 mi · 35%
Georgetown Road
29.6 mi · 25%
I 74 East
28.8 mi · 24%
East University Avenue
3.62 mi · 3%
North Jackson Street
3.49 mi · 3%
East 1050th Ave
3.4 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

South Main Street

Turn straight onto South Main Street

41.9 mi · 01h 02m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.7 mi
88 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harris
01h 31m from Champaign
Leave By
10:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 120.7 miles (194.2 km) and usually takes 03h 02m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Harris is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.3 miles from Champaign and 60.3 miles from Richwoods.

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

The direct path is about 88 miles (141.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.06 one way or $32.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 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 Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Richwoods.

Stop Ideas Near Harris

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

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

BUS

Danville, Illinois

50 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Mattoon station

61 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

67 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Crawfordsville

80 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Champaign and Richwoods. Straight-line distance: 88.05 mi (141.71 km).

Champaign

#1 Champaign

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

Population89,390
Coordinates40.1164200, -88.2433800
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
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#2 Richwoods

Unincorporated community in Illinois

Population5,724
Coordinates38.9581000, -87.5541900
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Start: Champaign (-88.24338, 40.11642)
End: Richwoods (-87.55419, 38.9581)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.26 gal
16.12 L · about $16.06
Round trip
$32.13
8.52 gal · 32.24 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.7 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.06 $32.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.12 $36.24
Premium $4.65 $19.83 $39.65
Diesel $5.30 $22.60 $45.19

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 Richwoods. The current time is 23:43:10.

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.