How far is Champaign, IL from Valmeyer, IL?
The driving distance from Champaign, IL to Valmeyer, IL is about 205.4 miles (330.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165.8 miles (266.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Champaign and Valmeyer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Champaign and Valmeyer.
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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
9.5 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 255: Memphis, Interstate 270
1386 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 255 South: Memphis
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
17.2 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight left toward IL 3 South: Columbia
12.3 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto Park Street
110 m · 7 sec · Park Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Park Street
38 m · 3 sec · Park Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Park Street
2716 ft · 54 sec · Park Street
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Continue on IL 156
6.4 mi · 11 min · IL 156
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · IL 156
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Champaign and Valmeyer.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Champaign and Partly Sunny near Valmeyer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Champaign to Valmeyer?
The road trip is about 205.4 miles (330.5 km) and usually takes 03h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Brownstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.7 miles from Champaign and 102.7 miles from Valmeyer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165.8 miles (266.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.6 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.34 one way or $54.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Champaign and Partly Sunny near Valmeyer.
Stop Ideas Near Brownstown
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 Brownstown.
Effingham
Centralia station
Mattoon station
Mt. Vernon, IL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Champaign and Valmeyer. Straight-line distance: 165.83 mi (266.87 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 Valmeyer
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,238 |
| Coordinates | 38.3056100, -90.2765100 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: Valmeyer (-90.27651, 38.30561)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 330 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 33m |
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 | $27.34 | $54.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.83 | $61.67 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.74 | $67.48 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $38.45 | $76.91 |
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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