How far is Colchester, IL from Champaign, IL?
The driving distance from Colchester, IL to Champaign, IL is about 148.1 miles (238.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.1 miles (219 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Logan County, Illinois, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colchester and Champaign.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colchester and Champaign.
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Start on East North Street
133 m · 7 sec · East North Street
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Continue on Macomb Street
2971 ft · 50 sec · Macomb Street
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Continue on West Jackson Street
6.4 mi · 11 min · West Jackson Street
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Turn right onto West Side Square
726 ft · 22 sec · West Side Square
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Turn right onto East Jackson Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · East Jackson Street
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Continue on North 1200th Road
6 mi · 8 min · North 1200th Road
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Turn right onto East 2100th Street
21.4 mi · 32 min · East 2100th Street
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Continue straight
2.3 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
7.3 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto South Promenade Street
1000 ft · 19 sec · South Promenade Street
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Turn right onto East Laurel Street
46.6 mi · 1 hr 8 min · East Laurel Street
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Continue on Dixie Road
1 km · 1 min · Dixie Road
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Continue on East 200 North Road
1562 ft · 35 sec · East 200 North Road
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Turn left onto I 55 North: Bloomington
1791 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
11 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on South Veterans Parkway
1680 ft · 21 sec · South Veterans Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East, US 51 South: Decatur, Indianapolis
2367 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight right
46.9 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Neil Street
1387 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Neil Street
43 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto North Neil Street
1.2 mi · 3 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 Colchester and Champaign.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 74 East
Merge slight right
46.9 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Sunny leaving Colchester and Sunny near Champaign.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colchester to Champaign?
The road trip is about 148.1 miles (238.4 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?
Emden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.4 miles from Colchester and 70.6 miles from Champaign.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.1 miles (219 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 $19.72 one way or $39.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Colchester and Sunny near Champaign.
Stop Ideas Near Emden
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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City of Lincoln
Transit and Meeting Points
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Lincoln
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Uptown Station
Springfield station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colchester and Champaign. Straight-line distance: 136.08 mi (219 km).
#1 Colchester
City in McDonough County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,273 |
| Coordinates | 40.4264300, -90.7926300 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| 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: 238 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $19.72 | $39.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.24 | $44.49 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.34 | $48.68 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.74 | $55.48 |
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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