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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.74 mi
00h 19m
Flight
9.2 mi
14.81 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.2 mi
Kilometers
14.81 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.74 mi
Kilometers
18.89 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Thomasboro
Wed, Apr 22, 11:53 PM CDT
Return by in Champaign
Thu, Apr 23, 12:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Champaign
2026-04-22T23:33
Arrive Thomasboro
Wed, Apr 22, 11:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Champaign
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Urbana
IL

County seat of Champaign County, Illinois, United States

From Champaign
5.8 mi
00h 09m
To Thomasboro
5.8 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WSW
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WSW

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.

  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

    1421 ft · 45 sec · North Randolph Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    142 m · 19 sec · West Washington Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Neil Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Neil Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1305 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45: Cunningham Avenue, Rantoul

    1553 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Cunningham Avenue

    2.8 mi · 5 min · North Cunningham Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on County Road 1500 East

    4.9 mi · 7 min · County Road 1500 East

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Clark Street

    95 m · 11 sec · West Clark Street

  12. 12

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
102.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 1500 East
4.87 mi · 41%
North Neil Street
3.22 mi · 27%
North Cunningham Avenue
2.85 mi · 24%
US 45
0.29 mi · 3%
North Randolph Street
0.27 mi · 2%
West Washington Street
0.09 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
9.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Urbana
00h 09m from Champaign
Leave By
7:52 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Illinois Terminal

3 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

23 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

49 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Mattoon station

71 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Champaign and Thomasboro. Straight-line distance: 9.2 mi (14.81 km).

Champaign

#1 Champaign

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

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

#2 Thomasboro

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,066
Coordinates40.2417000, -88.1842100
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Start: Champaign (-88.24338, 40.11642)
End: Thomasboro (-88.18421, 40.2417)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.41 gal
1.57 L · about $1.55
Round trip
$3.09
0.82 gal · 3.14 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.3 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Champaign and Thomasboro. The current time is 23:33:56.

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.