How far is Champaign, IL from Villa Grove, IL?
The driving distance from Champaign, IL to Villa Grove, IL is about 21.7 miles (35 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (29 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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City in Muskingum County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Champaign and Villa Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Champaign and Villa Grove.
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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 on East University Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · East University Avenue
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Turn right onto North High Cross Road
2694 ft · 56 sec · North High Cross Road
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Continue on South High Cross Road
1.4 km · 2 min · South High Cross Road
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Continue on County Road 1600 East
5.6 mi · 10 min · County Road 1600 East
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Continue on North Lincoln Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Lincoln Street
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Continue on County Road 1600 East
8.1 mi · 14 min · County Road 1600 East
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Continue on North Sycamore Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Sycamore Street
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Turn right onto East Adams Street
151 m · 27 sec · East Adams Street
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Turn left
21 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Champaign and Villa Grove.
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 1600 East
Continue on County Road 1600 East
8.08 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny leaving Champaign and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Villa Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Champaign to Villa Grove?
The road trip is about 21.7 miles (35 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Philo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Champaign and 10.9 miles from Villa Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18 miles (29 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.90 one way or $5.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 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 Villa Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Philo
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 Philo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Champaign and Villa Grove. Straight-line distance: 18.04 mi (29.03 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 Villa Grove
City in Douglas County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 2,414 |
| Coordinates | 39.8628100, -88.1622700 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
End: Villa Grove (-88.16227, 39.86281)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $2.90 | $5.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.27 | $6.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.58 | $7.17 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
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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