How far is Champaign, IL from Rossville, IL?
The driving distance from Champaign, IL to Rossville, IL is about 51.1 miles (82.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Oakwood Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Champaign and Rossville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Champaign and Rossville.
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Start on North Neil Street
13 m · 9 sec · North Neil Street
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Turn left onto East University Avenue
3.2 mi · 7 min · East University Avenue
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Continue straight
2205 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 74 East: Danville
1918 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
24.4 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 150: Martin Luther King Drive
1325 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 150 East: Danville, Kickapoo Park
747 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto County Road 1720 North
4.1 mi · 6 min · County Road 1720 North
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Continue on East Main Street
1570 ft · 52 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto North Vermilion Street
6.3 mi · 9 min · North Vermilion Street
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Continue straight
11.6 mi · 17 min
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Turn right onto East Attica Street
29 m · 3 sec · East Attica Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Attica Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Champaign and Rossville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 74 East
Merge slight left
24.4 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Champaign and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rossville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Champaign to Rossville?
The road trip is about 51.1 miles (82.2 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Oakwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from Champaign and 25.5 miles from Rossville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.79 one way or $13.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Champaign and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rossville.
Stop Ideas Near Oakwood
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 Oakwood.
Danville, Illinois
Illinois Terminal
Rantoul
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Champaign and Rossville. Straight-line distance: 35.33 mi (56.86 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 Rossville
Village in Illinois
| Population | 1,202 |
| Coordinates | 40.3792000, -87.6686300 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rossville (-87.66863, 40.3792)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $6.79 | $13.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.66 | $15.31 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.38 | $16.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.55 | $19.09 |
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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