How far is Champaign, IL from Tilton, IL?
The driving distance from Champaign, IL to Tilton, IL is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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
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Village in Champaign County, Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Champaign and Tilton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Champaign and Tilton.
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Start on North Neil Street
13 m · 9 sec · North Neil Street
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Turn left onto East University Avenue
3.2 mi · 7 min · East University Avenue
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Continue straight
2205 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 74 East: Danville
1918 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
27.9 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward G Street
899 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto West 2nd Street
35 m · 5 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn right onto North G Street
2276 ft · 1 min · North G Street
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Continue on Glendale Avenue
1230 ft · 56 sec · Glendale Avenue
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Turn right onto Morrison Street
98 m · 20 sec · Morrison Street
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
26 m · 4 sec · Central Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Champaign and Tilton.
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.
I 74 East
Merge slight left
27.9 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Champaign and Mostly Sunny near Tilton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Champaign to Tilton?
The road trip is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Ogden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Champaign and 16.4 miles from Tilton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.37 one way or $8.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Champaign and Mostly Sunny near Tilton.
Stop Ideas Near Ogden
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 Ogden.
Illinois Terminal
Danville, Illinois
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Champaign and Tilton. Straight-line distance: 31.52 mi (50.73 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 Tilton
Human settlement in Vermilion County, Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 2,655 |
| Coordinates | 40.0953100, -87.6475200 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tilton (-87.64752, 40.09531)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.37 | $8.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.93 | $9.87 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.15 | $12.31 |
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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