How far is Champaign, IL from Rosiclare, IL?
The driving distance from Champaign, IL to Rosiclare, IL is about 230 miles (370.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 186.2 miles (299.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 19m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 39m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Illinois, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Champaign and Rosiclare.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Champaign and Rosiclare.
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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
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 57 South: Memphis
1515 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
77.4 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
65.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
20 mi · 22 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 14: Christopher, Benton
1972 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Public Square
115 m · 8 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the rotary onto East Main Street
31.6 mi · 48 min · East Main Street
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Turn left
1 km · 51 sec
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Turn right onto North Commercial Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Commercial Street
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Turn left onto Highway 145
5.9 mi · 10 min · Highway 145
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Turn left
16.8 mi · 24 min
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Turn left onto Il 146
3.5 mi · 5 min · Il 146
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Hopkinton Street
7 m · 1 sec · Hopkinton Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hopkinton Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Champaign and Rosiclare.
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 57 South
Merge slight left
77.4 mi · 01h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Champaign and Mostly Sunny near Rosiclare.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Champaign to Rosiclare?
The road trip is about 230 miles (370.2 km) and usually takes 04h 39m 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?
Alma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.1 miles from Champaign and 115 miles from Rosiclare.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 186.2 miles (299.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.8 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 7:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.62 one way or $61.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Champaign and Mostly Sunny near Rosiclare.
Stop Ideas Near Alma
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 Alma.
Centralia station
Mt. Vernon, IL
Effingham
Du Quoin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Champaign and Rosiclare. Straight-line distance: 186.13 mi (299.55 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 Rosiclare
City in Hardin County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,008 |
| Coordinates | 37.4236600, -88.3461500 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rosiclare (-88.34615, 37.42366)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 370 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 52m |
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 | $30.62 | $61.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.53 | $69.07 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $37.79 | $75.58 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $43.07 | $86.14 |
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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