How far is Champaign, IL from South Roxana, IL?
The driving distance from Champaign, IL to South Roxana, IL is about 172.6 miles (277.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.6 miles (211.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 27m 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 13m.
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.
City in Effingham County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Champaign and South Roxana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Champaign and South Roxana.
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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 right to continue on I 70 West: Saint Louis
76.8 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 West, I 55 North: Kansas City, Chicago
7.7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 255 North: Alton
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward South Roxana
2251 ft · 41 sec
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Turn slight left onto Madison Avenue
1982 ft · 57 sec · Madison Avenue
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Continue on Madison Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Madison Street
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Turn left onto Sinclair Avenue
1383 ft · 1 min · Sinclair Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sinclair Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Champaign and South Roxana.
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.
Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny leaving Champaign and Sunny near South Roxana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Champaign to South Roxana?
The road trip is about 172.6 miles (277.8 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?
Altamont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.2 miles from Champaign and 86.4 miles from South Roxana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.6 miles (211.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 41 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 10:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.97 one way or $45.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny around Champaign and Sunny near South Roxana.
Stop Ideas Near Altamont
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 Altamont.
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Centralia station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Champaign and South Roxana. Straight-line distance: 131.61 mi (211.81 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 South Roxana
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,986 |
| Coordinates | 38.8294900, -90.0628800 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Roxana (-90.06288, 38.82949)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 278 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $22.97 | $45.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.90 | $51.80 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.34 | $56.69 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.30 | $64.60 |
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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