How far is Champaign, IL from Springfield, MO?
The driving distance from Champaign, IL to Springfield, MO is about 394 miles (634.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 338.3 miles (544.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 21m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Champaign and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Champaign and Springfield.
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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 left to continue on I 55 South, I 70 West: Saint Louis
16.8 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South, I 64, IL 3, US 40 West: Louisville, Saint Louis
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 3 South: Cahokia
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 44 West, I 55 South, I 44 East: Tulsa, Memphis, Kansas City, Walnut Street
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right
13.2 mi · 17 min
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Continue on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
196.6 mi · 3 hr 34 min · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
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Take the exit slight right toward I 44 Business, MO H: Pleasant Hope
1677 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto North Glenstone Avenue
2.6 mi · 5 min · North Glenstone Avenue
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Turn right onto East Chestnut Expressway
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Chestnut Expressway
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Continue on West Chestnut Expressway
1825 ft · 52 sec · West Chestnut Expressway
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Continue on West Chestnut Expressway
46 m · 11 sec · West Chestnut Expressway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Chestnut Expressway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Champaign and Springfield.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
Continue on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
197 mi · 03h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Light Rain leaving Champaign and Partly Sunny near Springfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Champaign to Springfield?
The road trip is about 394 miles (634.1 km) and usually takes 07h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Valley Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 196.7 miles from Champaign and 197.3 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 338.3 miles (544.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.7 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $65.41 one way or $130.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 123.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Champaign and Partly Sunny near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Valley Park
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 Valley Park.
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
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Alton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Champaign and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 338.35 mi (544.52 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 Springfield
City in Greene County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 293 |
| Coordinates | 37.2153300, -93.2982400 |
| Altitude | 396 |
| Country | United States |
End: Springfield (-93.29824, 37.21533)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 634 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.71 | $65.41 | $130.83 |
| Mid-grade | $5.32 | $73.88 | $147.76 |
| Premium | $5.87 | $81.63 | $163.27 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $92.07 | $184.15 |
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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