How far is Champaign, IL from Worden, IL?

The driving distance from Champaign, IL to Worden, IL is about 148.9 miles (239.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.1 miles (190 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
148.89 mi
02h 47m
Flight
118.04 mi
189.97 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Champaign.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.04 mi
Kilometers
189.97 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.89 mi
Kilometers
239.61 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worden
Sun, Apr 19, 4:27 AM CDT
Return by in Champaign
Sun, Apr 19, 7:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Champaign
2026-04-19T01:39
Arrive Worden
Sun, Apr 19, 4:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:54 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
Dawson
IL

Village in the United States

From Champaign
74.4 mi
01h 23m
To Worden
74.5 mi
01h 23m

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
60°F
Sunday

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 Worden.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    79.9 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South, I 72 West: Saint Louis, Jacksonville

    5.3 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

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

    59 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 4: Staunton, Lebanon

    1411 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    560 ft · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Possum Hill Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Possum Hill Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Goodall Street

    532 ft · 17 sec · Goodall Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Wall Street

    1624 ft · 45 sec · East Wall Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Wall Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Church Street
81.9 mi · 55%
I 55 South
64.2 mi · 43%
Possum Hill Road
1.79 mi · 1%
East Wall Street
0.31 mi
IL 4
0.27 mi
North Randolph Street
0.14 mi
Longest Stretch

West Church Street

Continue straight

79.9 mi · 01h 26m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.8 mi
118.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dawson
01h 23m from Champaign
Leave By
12:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 148.9 miles (239.6 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Dawson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.4 miles from Champaign and 74.5 miles from Worden.

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

The direct path is about 118.1 miles (190 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 12:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.80 one way or $39.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dawson

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

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

RAIL

Springfield station

17 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Lincoln

34 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Carlinville

73 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Uptown Station

83 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Champaign and Worden. Straight-line distance: 118.04 mi (189.97 km).

Champaign

#1 Champaign

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

Population89,390
Coordinates40.1164200, -88.2433800
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Worden

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,042
Coordinates38.9314400, -89.8389900
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Start: Champaign (-88.24338, 40.11642)
End: Worden (-89.83899, 38.93144)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 240 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.25 gal
19.89 L · about $19.80
Round trip
$39.60
10.5 gal · 39.78 L
Estimated CO2
46.7 kg one way
Round trip: 93.3 kg / 206 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.80 $39.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.33 $44.66
Premium $4.65 $24.43 $48.87
Diesel $5.30 $27.85 $55.69

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 Worden. The current time is 01:39:43.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.