How far is Dwight, IL from Champaign, IL?

The driving distance from Dwight, IL to Champaign, IL is about 74.6 miles (120 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.2 miles (109.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
74.54 mi
01h 26m
Flight
68.25 mi
109.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.25 mi
Kilometers
109.83 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.54 mi
Kilometers
119.96 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Champaign
Wed, Apr 22, 10:55 PM CDT
Return by in Dwight
Thu, Apr 23, 12:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dwight
2026-04-22T21:29
Arrive Champaign
Wed, Apr 22, 10:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dwight
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
Sibley
IL

Village in Illinois

From Dwight
37.2 mi
00h 43m
To Champaign
37.3 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dwight and Champaign.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    40 m · 15 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Mazon Avenue

    1098 ft · 19 sec · East Mazon Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    40 m · 6 sec

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto South Union Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Union Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North 2700 East Road

    22.1 mi · 35 min · North 2700 East Road

  6. 6

    Continue on North Center Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Center Street

  7. 7

    Continue on North 2700 East Road

    6.7 mi · 9 min · North 2700 East Road

  8. 8

    Continue on North 2750 East Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · North 2750 East Road

  9. 9

    Continue on North 2775 East Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · North 2775 East Road

  10. 10

    Continue on North 2790 East Road

    2355 ft · 37 sec · North 2790 East Road

  11. 11

    Continue on North 385 East Road

    2078 ft · 32 sec · North 385 East Road

  12. 12

    Continue on North 390 East Road

    10.8 mi · 16 min · North 390 East Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West 1st Street

    2642 ft · 1 min · West 1st Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Sangamon Avenue

    2297 ft · 47 sec · South Sangamon Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on North 450E Road

    117 m · 7 sec · North 450E Road

  16. 16

    Continue on North 450 East Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · North 450 East Road

  17. 17

    Continue on County Road 450 East

    2.1 mi · 3 min · County Road 450 East

  18. 18

    Continue on County Road 400 East

    7.5 mi · 10 min · County Road 400 East

  19. 19

    Continue on County Road 350 East

    4.5 mi · 7 min · County Road 350 East

  20. 20

    Continue on County Road 400 East

    1157 ft · 28 sec · County Road 400 East

  21. 21

    Continue on North Lombard Street

    154 m · 13 sec · North Lombard Street

  22. 22

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 74 East: Champaign

    1378 ft · 34 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 10 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Neil Street

    1387 ft · 34 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Neil Street

    43 m · 6 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North Neil Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Neil Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Neil Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
27 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North 2700 East Road
28.7 mi · 39%
North 390 East Road
10.8 mi · 15%
I 74 East
9.27 mi · 12%
County Road 400 East
7.75 mi · 10%
County Road 350 East
4.45 mi · 6%
North 450 East Road
3.52 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

North 2700 East Road

Continue on North 2700 East Road

22.1 mi · 00h 35m

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
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
68.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sibley
00h 43m from Dwight
Leave By
3:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dwight and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Champaign.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 74.6 miles (120 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Sibley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.2 miles from Dwight and 37.3 miles from Champaign.

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

The direct path is about 68.2 miles (109.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 3:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.92 one way or $19.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dwight and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Champaign.

Stop Ideas Near Sibley

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

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

RAIL

Rantoul

36 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Gilman

38 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Pontiac station

39 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Uptown Station

52 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dwight and Champaign. Straight-line distance: 68.25 mi (109.83 km).

Dwight

#1 Dwight

Village in Illinois

Population3,984
Coordinates41.0944800, -88.4250600
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Champaign

#2 Champaign

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

Population89,390
Coordinates40.1164200, -88.2433800
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: East Mazon Avenue (-88.425131, 41.094135)
End: North Neil Street (-88.243515, 40.11642)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.63 gal
9.96 L · about $9.92
Round trip
$19.84
5.26 gal · 19.92 L
Estimated CO2
23.4 kg one way
Round trip: 46.7 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.92 $19.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.19 $22.37
Premium $4.65 $12.24 $24.48
Diesel $5.30 $13.95 $27.90

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dwight and Champaign. The current time is 21:29:03.

Distance to Other Cities

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