How far is Clifton, IL from Champaign, IL?
The driving distance from Clifton, IL to Champaign, IL is about 64.1 miles (103.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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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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 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Iroquois County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clifton and Champaign.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clifton and Champaign.
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Start on South Main Street
2460 ft · 55 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto East 2900 North Road
1225 ft · 25 sec · East 2900 North Road
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Take the ramp right toward I-57 South: Champaign
1228 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
55.7 mi · 1 hr
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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 Clifton and Champaign.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-57 South
Merge slight left
55.7 mi · 01h 00m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Clifton and Mostly Clear near Champaign.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clifton to Champaign?
The road trip is about 64.1 miles (103.2 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Loda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from Clifton and 33.2 miles from Champaign.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 4:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.52 one way or $17.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Clifton and Mostly Clear near Champaign.
Stop Ideas Near Loda
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 Loda.
Rantoul
Gilman
Illinois Terminal
Danville, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clifton and Champaign. Straight-line distance: 58.86 mi (94.73 km).
#1 Clifton
Village in Chebanse Township, Iroquois County, Illinois, USA
| Population | 1,297 |
| Coordinates | 40.9353100, -87.9344900 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| 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: North Neil Street (-88.243515, 40.11642)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 103 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $8.52 | $17.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.61 | $19.22 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.52 | $21.04 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.99 | $23.97 |
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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