How far is Champaign, IL from Somerset, IL?
The driving distance from Champaign, IL to Somerset, IL is about 212.9 miles (342.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 170.5 miles (274.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 40m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 20m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in Marion County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Champaign and Somerset.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Champaign and Somerset.
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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
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Deneal Road
1.4 mi · 5 min · Deneal Road
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Continue on Deneal Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Deneal Road
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Continue on Deneal Road
1894 ft · 1 min · Deneal Road
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Turn sharp right onto Somerset Road
35 m · 5 sec · Somerset Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Somerset Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Champaign and Somerset.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers leaving Champaign and Sunny near Somerset.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Champaign to Somerset?
The road trip is about 212.9 miles (342.6 km) and usually takes 04h 20m 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?
Kinmundy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.5 miles from Champaign and 106.4 miles from Somerset.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 170.5 miles (274.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.4 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 8:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.32 one way or $56.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers around Champaign and Sunny near Somerset.
Stop Ideas Near Kinmundy
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 Kinmundy.
Centralia station
Effingham
Mt. Vernon, IL
Mattoon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Champaign and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 170.49 mi (274.38 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 Somerset
Unincorporated community in Illinois
| Population | 3,955 |
| Coordinates | 37.6544900, -88.4572700 |
| Altitude | 139 |
| Country | United States |
End: Somerset (-88.45727, 37.65449)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 343 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 39m |
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 | $28.32 | $56.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.94 | $63.88 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.95 | $69.90 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $39.83 | $79.67 |
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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