How far is Cissna Park, IL from Champaign, IL?
The driving distance from Cissna Park, IL to Champaign, IL is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36 miles (58 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cissna Park and Champaign.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cissna Park and Champaign.
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Start on North 2nd Street
1670 ft · 33 sec · North 2nd Street
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Continue on East 600 North Road
774 ft · 16 sec · East 600 North Road
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Continue on County Road 1250 East
1 mi · 2 min · County Road 1250 East
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Continue on East 400 North Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · East 400 North Road
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Continue on County Road 1200 East
2993 ft · 60 sec · County Road 1200 East
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Continue on Road 270 East
3 mi · 5 min · Road 270 East
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Turn right onto East Orange Street
10.6 mi · 16 min · East Orange Street
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Turn left onto South Railroad Avenue
1183 ft · 20 sec · South Railroad Avenue
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Turn slight right
47 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto East Patton Street
105 m · 11 sec · East Patton Street
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Turn left onto South Market Street
985 ft · 17 sec · South Market Street
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Continue on Ottawa Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Ottawa Road
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Turn left onto I-57 South: Champaign
2011 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
20 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Market Street
1379 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left
29 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Market Street
3.9 mi · 6 min · Market Street
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Turn right onto East Bradley Avenue
1333 ft · 34 sec · East Bradley Avenue
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Turn left onto North Neil Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North Neil Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Neil Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cissna Park and Champaign.
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.
I-57 South
Merge slight left
20 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Cissna Park and Sunny near Champaign.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cissna Park to Champaign?
The road trip is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Ludlow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Cissna Park and 22.6 miles from Champaign.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36 miles (58 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.25 one way or $14.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cissna Park and Sunny near Champaign.
Stop Ideas Near Ludlow
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 Ludlow.
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Illinois Terminal
Gilman
Danville, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cissna Park and Champaign. Straight-line distance: 36.05 mi (58.02 km).
#1 Cissna Park
Village in Pigeon Grove Township, Iroquois County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 771 |
| Coordinates | 40.5647600, -87.8930900 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Champaign
The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.
| Population | 89,390 |
| Coordinates | 40.1164200, -88.2433800 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
End: Champaign (-88.24338, 40.11642)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $4.56 | $7.25 | $14.51 |
| Mid-grade | $5.19 | $8.25 | $16.49 |
| Premium | $5.75 | $9.14 | $18.28 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $10.43 | $20.87 |
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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