How far is Champaign, IL from Troy, IL?

The driving distance from Champaign, IL to Troy, IL is about 161.6 miles (260.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.8 miles (208.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
161.62 mi
02h 59m
Flight
129.79 mi
208.87 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.79 mi
Kilometers
208.87 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.62 mi
Kilometers
260.11 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Troy
Sun, Apr 19, 9:26 AM CDT
Return by in Champaign
Sun, Apr 19, 12:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Champaign
2026-04-19T06:26
Arrive Troy
Sun, Apr 19, 9:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Champaign
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Effingham
IL

City in Illinois

From Champaign
80.8 mi
01h 29m
To Troy
80.8 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph WNW
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Champaign and Troy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Champaign and Troy.

  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

    721 ft · 28 sec · North Randolph Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Church Street

    1.9 mi · 5 min · West Church Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 57 South: Memphis

    1515 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    77.4 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Saint Louis

    76.8 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South, I 70 West: Saint Louis

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 162: Troy

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    141 m · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Edwardsville Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Edwardsville Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    12 m · 2 sec · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Champaign and Troy.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
77.7 mi · 48%
I 70 West
76.8 mi · 48%
West Church Street
3.23 mi · 2%
I 55 South
1.7 mi · 1%
Edwardsville Road
1.63 mi · 1%
IL 162
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.8 mi
129.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Effingham
01h 29m from Champaign
Leave By
12:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny leaving Champaign and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Troy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Champaign to Troy?

The road trip is about 161.6 miles (260.1 km) and usually takes 02h 59m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Effingham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.8 miles from Champaign and 80.8 miles from Troy.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 129.8 miles (208.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.49 one way or $42.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny around Champaign and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Troy.

Stop Ideas Near Effingham

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Effingham

401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Mattoon station

43 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Centralia station

84 mi away
108 East Broadway
BUS

Mt. Vernon, IL

97 mi away
102 Potomac Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Champaign and Troy. Straight-line distance: 129.79 mi (208.87 km).

Champaign

#1 Champaign

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

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

#2 Troy

City in Madison County, Illinois, United States

Population10,399
Coordinates38.7292100, -89.8831500
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: Champaign (-88.24338, 40.11642)
End: Troy (-89.88315, 38.72921)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 260 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.7 gal
21.59 L · about $21.49
Round trip
$42.99
11.4 gal · 43.18 L
Estimated CO2
50.7 kg one way
Round trip: 101.3 kg / 223 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.49 $42.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.24 $48.48
Premium $4.65 $26.53 $53.06
Diesel $5.30 $30.23 $60.47

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Champaign and Troy. The current time is 06:26:47.

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.