How far is Diamond, IL from Champaign, IL?
The driving distance from Diamond, IL to Champaign, IL is about 92.8 miles (149.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81 miles (130.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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 01h 47m.
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 Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Diamond and Champaign.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Diamond and Champaign.
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Start on the route
29 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto North School Street
12 m · 7 sec · North School Street
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Turn left onto East Division Street
1203 ft · 24 sec · East Division Street
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Continue on West Coal City Road
1 mi · 2 min · West Coal City Road
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Turn right onto North Division Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Division Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
11.8 mi · 19 min · West Main Street
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Continue on County Road North 303 West
8.9 mi · 16 min · County Road North 303 West
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Continue on North Wall Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Wall Street
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Continue on South Wall Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Wall Street
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Continue on West Water Street
2254 ft · 44 sec · West Water Street
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Continue on South East Avenue
2892 ft · 49 sec · South East Avenue
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Turn right onto South Schuyler Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Schuyler Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I-57 South: Champaign
2010 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
66.6 mi · 1 hr 11 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 Diamond 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
66.6 mi · 01h 11m
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 Diamond and Mostly Sunny near Champaign.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Diamond to Champaign?
The road trip is about 92.8 miles (149.3 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Gilman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.4 miles from Diamond and 42.4 miles from Champaign.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81 miles (130.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 2:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.37 one way or $24.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Diamond and Mostly Sunny near Champaign.
Stop Ideas Near Gilman
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 Gilman.
Gilman
Kankakee
Dwight station
Rantoul
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Diamond and Champaign. Straight-line distance: 81 mi (130.35 km).
#1 Diamond
Village in Illinois, USA
| Population | 2,484 |
| Coordinates | 41.2886400, -88.2517300 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| 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: 149 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $12.37 | $24.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.95 | $27.90 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.27 | $30.53 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.40 | $34.79 |
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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