How far is Champaign, IL from Royalton, IL?
The driving distance from Champaign, IL to Royalton, IL is about 184.7 miles (297.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 161.6 miles (260.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 01m 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 03h 30m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Champaign and Royalton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Champaign and Royalton.
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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
27.1 mi · 29 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 149: West Frankfort, Zeigler
1302 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Illinois Route 149
1383 ft · 29 sec · Illinois Route 149
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Illinois Route 149
29 m · 2 sec · Illinois Route 149
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Exit the roundabout onto Illinois Route 149
5.5 mi · 10 min · Illinois Route 149
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Continue on Linden Street
2231 ft · 50 sec · Linden Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
3.3 mi · 6 min · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
57 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto 3rd South Street
21 m · 1 sec · 3rd South Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd South Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Champaign and Royalton.
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 Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Royalton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Champaign to Royalton?
The road trip is about 184.7 miles (297.2 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?
Edgewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.4 miles from Champaign and 92.3 miles from Royalton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 161.6 miles (260.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 9:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.59 one way or $49.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Champaign and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Royalton.
Stop Ideas Near Edgewood
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 Edgewood.
Effingham
Centralia station
Mattoon station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Champaign and Royalton. Straight-line distance: 161.64 mi (260.14 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 Royalton
City in Minnesota
| Population | 1,110 |
| Coordinates | 37.8769900, -89.1145200 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| Country | United States |
End: Royalton (-89.11452, 37.87699)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 297 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
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 | $24.59 | $49.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.73 | $55.46 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.34 | $60.69 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $34.58 | $69.16 |
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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