How far is Champaign, IL from Roodhouse, IL?

The driving distance from Champaign, IL to Roodhouse, IL is about 140.3 miles (225.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.1 miles (194.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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
140.27 mi
02h 36m
Flight
121.12 mi
194.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.12 mi
Kilometers
194.93 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.27 mi
Kilometers
225.75 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roodhouse
Thu, Apr 23, 12:02 AM CDT
Return by in Champaign
Thu, Apr 23, 2:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Champaign
2026-04-22T21:25
Arrive Roodhouse
Thu, Apr 23, 12:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:16 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
Buffalo
IL

Village in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States

From Champaign
70 mi
01h 18m
To Roodhouse
70.2 mi
01h 18m

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
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    79.9 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South, I 72 West: Saint Louis, Jacksonville

    5.3 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 72 West, US 36 West: Jacksonville

    37.2 mi · 40 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67 South: Alton

    1828 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto United States Route 67

    12.3 mi · 14 min · United States Route 67

  10. 10

    Continue on 1440 E

    2.3 mi · 3 min · 1440 E

  11. 11

    Continue on North State Street

    1.1 km · 52 sec · North State Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Palm Street

    146 m · 15 sec · West Palm Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Worcester Street

    21 m · 3 sec · Worcester Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Worcester Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Church Street
81.9 mi · 58%
I 72 West
37.2 mi · 27%
United States Route 67
12.3 mi · 9%
I 55 South
5.27 mi · 4%
1440 E
2.3 mi · 2%
North State Street
0.66 mi
Longest Stretch

West Church Street

Continue straight

79.9 mi · 01h 26m

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
02h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.2 mi
121.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buffalo
01h 18m from Champaign
Leave By
1:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 140.3 miles (225.8 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Buffalo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70 miles from Champaign and 70.2 miles from Roodhouse.

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

The direct path is about 121.1 miles (194.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 1:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.67 one way or $37.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Buffalo

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

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

RAIL

Springfield station

22 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Lincoln

33 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Carlinville

76 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Uptown Station

81 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Champaign and Roodhouse. Straight-line distance: 121.12 mi (194.93 km).

Champaign

#1 Champaign

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

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

#2 Roodhouse

City in Greene County, Illinois, United States

Population1,646
Coordinates39.4839400, -90.3715100
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Start: Champaign (-88.24338, 40.11642)
End: Roodhouse (-90.37151, 39.48394)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 226 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.95 gal
18.74 L · about $18.67
Round trip
$37.33
9.9 gal · 37.48 L
Estimated CO2
44 kg one way
Round trip: 88 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.67 $37.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.05 $42.10
Premium $4.65 $23.04 $46.07
Diesel $5.30 $26.25 $52.51

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 Roodhouse. The current time is 21:25:50.

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.