How far is Champaign, IL from Witt, IL?

The driving distance from Champaign, IL to Witt, IL is about 100.7 miles (162.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.6 miles (134.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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
100.72 mi
02h 08m
Flight
83.55 mi
134.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.55 mi
Kilometers
134.46 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.72 mi
Kilometers
162.1 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Witt
Thu, Apr 23, 2:09 PM CDT
Return by in Champaign
Thu, Apr 23, 4:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Champaign
2026-04-23T12:01
Arrive Witt
Thu, Apr 23, 2:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:14 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
Harristown
IL

Village in the United States

From Champaign
50.3 mi
01h 04m
To Witt
50.4 mi
01h 04m

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 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    49.2 mi · 53 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward US 36 East, US 51 South: Decatur, Pana

    2607 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 51 South: Pana

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    2218 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Merge left

    24.2 mi · 28 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Shumway Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Shumway Street

  11. 11

    Continue on County Highway 1

    1.6 mi · 3 min · County Highway 1

  12. 12

    Continue on North 1250 East Road

    8.2 mi · 14 min · North 1250 East Road

  13. 13

    Continue on North 1300 East Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North 1300 East Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Taylorville Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Taylorville Road

  15. 15

    Continue on North Spruce Street

    3116 ft · 1 min · North Spruce Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West State Street

    4.5 mi · 7 min · West State Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Ford Avenue

    68 m · 15 sec · East Ford Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Hirst Street

    56 m · 8 sec · Hirst Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hirst Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Church Street
51.1 mi · 51%
US 51 South
28 mi · 28%
North 1250 East Road
8.23 mi · 8%
West State Street
4.55 mi · 5%
Taylorville Road
2.75 mi · 3%
North 1300 East Road
2.38 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Church Street

Continue straight

49.2 mi · 00h 53m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
83.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harristown
01h 04m from Champaign
Leave By
2:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Champaign and Mostly Sunny near Witt.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 100.7 miles (162.1 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Harristown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.3 miles from Champaign and 50.4 miles from Witt.

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

The direct path is about 83.6 miles (134.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 2:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.39 one way or $26.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Harristown

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

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

RAIL

Lincoln

40 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Springfield station

49 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

73 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Mattoon station

73 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Champaign and Witt. Straight-line distance: 83.55 mi (134.46 km).

Champaign

#1 Champaign

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

Population89,390
Coordinates40.1164200, -88.2433800
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
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#2 Witt

City in Montgomery County, Illinois, United States

Population833
Coordinates39.2564400, -89.3481400
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Start: Champaign (-88.24338, 40.11642)
End: Witt (-89.34814, 39.25644)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.55 gal
13.45 L · about $13.39
Round trip
$26.77
7.1 gal · 26.9 L
Estimated CO2
31.5 kg one way
Round trip: 63.1 kg / 139 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.39 $26.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.10 $30.20
Premium $4.65 $16.52 $33.04
Diesel $5.30 $18.83 $37.66

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 Witt. The current time is 12:01:24.

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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.