How far is Champaign, IL from Windsor, IL?

The driving distance from Champaign, IL to Windsor, IL is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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
64.49 mi
01h 23m
Flight
50.27 mi
80.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.27 mi
Kilometers
80.9 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.49 mi
Kilometers
103.78 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Windsor
Thu, Apr 23, 2:37 AM CDT
Return by in Champaign
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Champaign
2026-04-23T01:14
Arrive Windsor
Thu, Apr 23, 2:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:44 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
Arcola
IL

Township in Douglas County, Illinois

From Champaign
32.2 mi
00h 41m
To Windsor
32.2 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 20 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 18 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    45.1 mi · 48 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 16 West: Mattoon

    2489 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Charleston Avenue East

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Charleston Avenue East

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South 21st Street

    1164 ft · 24 sec · South 21st Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Marshall Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Marshall Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Route 16

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Route 16

  13. 13

    Continue on Marshall Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Marshall Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Illinois Route 16

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Illinois Route 16

  15. 15

    Continue on South 1st Street

    5.2 mi · 8 min · South 1st Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Kentucky Avenue

    1663 ft · 30 sec · Kentucky Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Maple Street

    1414 ft · 1 min · South Maple Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Maple Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
45.4 mi · 70%
South 1st Street
5.19 mi · 8%
Marshall Avenue
3.44 mi · 5%
West Church Street
3.23 mi · 5%
Charleston Avenue East
2.89 mi · 4%
Route 16
1.52 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Merge slight left

45.1 mi · 00h 48m

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
01h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
50.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arcola
00h 41m from Champaign
Leave By
3:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Champaign and Mostly Sunny near Windsor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Arcola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.2 miles from Champaign and 32.2 miles from Windsor.

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

The direct path is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 3:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.56 one way or $17.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Champaign and Mostly Sunny near Windsor.

Stop Ideas Near Arcola

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

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

RAIL

Mattoon station

23 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

48 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Effingham

66 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

71 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Champaign and Windsor. Straight-line distance: 50.27 mi (80.9 km).

Champaign

#1 Champaign

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

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

#2 Windsor

Town in Shelby County, Illinois, United States

Population1,128
Coordinates39.4408700, -88.5947800
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: Champaign (-88.24338, 40.11642)
End: Windsor (-88.59478, 39.44087)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.27 gal
8.61 L · about $8.56
Round trip
$17.12
4.54 gal · 17.22 L
Estimated CO2
20.2 kg one way
Round trip: 40.3 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.56 $17.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.65 $19.31
Premium $4.65 $10.56 $21.13
Diesel $5.30 $12.04 $24.08

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 Windsor. The current time is 01:14:30.

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.