How far is Champaign, IL from Thomasboro, IL?
The driving distance from Champaign, IL to Thomasboro, IL is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Champaign County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Champaign and Thomasboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Champaign and Thomasboro.
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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
1421 ft · 45 sec · North Randolph Street
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Turn right onto West Washington Street
142 m · 19 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn left onto North Neil Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North Neil Street
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Take the ramp right
1305 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45: Cunningham Avenue, Rantoul
1553 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto North Cunningham Avenue
2.8 mi · 5 min · North Cunningham Avenue
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Continue on County Road 1500 East
4.9 mi · 7 min · County Road 1500 East
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Turn left onto West Clark Street
95 m · 11 sec · West Clark Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Clark Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Champaign and Thomasboro.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
County Road 1500 East
Continue on County Road 1500 East
4.87 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Champaign and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Thomasboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Champaign to Thomasboro?
The road trip is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Urbana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from Champaign and 5.8 miles from Thomasboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.55 one way or $3.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Champaign and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Thomasboro.
Stop Ideas Near Urbana
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 Urbana.
Illinois Terminal
Rantoul
Danville, Illinois
Mattoon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Champaign and Thomasboro. Straight-line distance: 9.2 mi (14.81 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 Thomasboro
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,066 |
| Coordinates | 40.2417000, -88.1842100 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| Country | United States |
End: Thomasboro (-88.18421, 40.2417)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.55 | $3.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.74 | $3.49 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.91 | $3.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.17 | $4.35 |
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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