How far is Champaign, IL from Sheridan, IL?

The driving distance from Champaign, IL to Sheridan, IL is about 116.8 miles (188 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.3 miles (161.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
116.81 mi
02h 47m
Flight
100.3 mi
161.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.3 mi
Kilometers
161.42 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.81 mi
Kilometers
187.99 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sheridan
Fri, May 1, 6:23 PM CDT
Return by in Champaign
Fri, May 1, 9:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Champaign
2026-05-01T15:36
Arrive Sheridan
Fri, May 1, 6:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:56 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
Saunemin
IL

Township in Livingston County, Illinois

From Champaign
58.4 mi
01h 23m
To Sheridan
58.3 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NNW
Destination
55°F
Friday

Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Randolph Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Bradley Avenue

    140 m · 13 sec · West Bradley Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Bloomington Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Bloomington Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Prospect Avenue

    1327 ft · 39 sec · North Prospect Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 74 West: Bloomington

    1635 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    8.2 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 47: Gibson City, Mahomet

    1604 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto County Road 400 East

    684 ft · 17 sec · County Road 400 East

  11. 11

    Continue on County Road 350 East

    4.5 mi · 7 min · County Road 350 East

  12. 12

    Continue on County Road 400 East

    7.5 mi · 10 min · County Road 400 East

  13. 13

    Continue on County Road 450 East

    2.1 mi · 3 min · County Road 450 East

  14. 14

    Continue on North 450 East Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · North 450 East Road

  15. 15

    Continue on North 450E Road

    117 m · 7 sec · North 450E Road

  16. 16

    Continue on South Sangamon Avenue

    2297 ft · 55 sec · South Sangamon Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West 1st Street

    2529 ft · 54 sec · West 1st Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight right

    42 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    70 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Whitewillow Road

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Whitewillow Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Scott School Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Scott School Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Apakesha Grove Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Apakesha Grove Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Townhouse Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Townhouse Road

  25. 25

    Continue on East Benton Street

    852 ft · 24 sec · East Benton Street

  26. 26

    Continue on South East Street

    1021 ft · 36 sec · South East Street

  27. 27

    Turn left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  28. 28

    Continue on North 41st Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · North 41st Road

  29. 29

    Continue on County Highway 32

    1.6 km · 2 min · County Highway 32

  30. 30

    Continue on North 41st Road

    3252 ft · 1 min · North 41st Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Si Johnson Avenue

    1377 ft · 28 sec · Si Johnson Avenue

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Si Johnson Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 West
8.5 mi · 7%
County Road 400 East
7.66 mi · 7%
Whitewillow Road
4.5 mi · 4%
County Road 350 East
4.45 mi · 4%
Townhouse Road
3.57 mi · 3%
North 450 East Road
3.52 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

70 mi · 01h 39m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
100.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saunemin
01h 23m from Champaign
Leave By
12:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Champaign and Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny near Sheridan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 116.8 miles (188 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Saunemin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.4 miles from Champaign and 58.3 miles from Sheridan.

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

The direct path is about 100.3 miles (161.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 12:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.54 one way or $31.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Champaign and Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny near Sheridan.

Stop Ideas Near Saunemin

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

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

RAIL

Pontiac station

19 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Dwight station

22 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Gilman

37 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Kankakee

52 mi away
199 South East Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Champaign and Sheridan. Straight-line distance: 100.3 mi (161.42 km).

Champaign

#1 Champaign

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

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

#2 Sheridan

Village in Illinois, United States

Population2,515
Coordinates41.5300300, -88.6798000
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Champaign (-88.24338, 40.11642)
End: Sheridan (-88.6798, 41.53003)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 188 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.12 gal
15.6 L · about $15.54
Round trip
$31.07
8.24 gal · 31.2 L
Estimated CO2
36.6 kg one way
Round trip: 73.2 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.54 $31.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.52 $35.04
Premium $4.65 $19.17 $38.35
Diesel $5.30 $21.85 $43.70

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Champaign and Sheridan. The current time is 15:36:07.

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.