How far is Edgington, IL from Champaign, IL?
The driving distance from Edgington, IL to Champaign, IL is about 188.6 miles (303.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 158.4 miles (255 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Sangamon County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Edgington and Champaign.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edgington and Champaign.
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Start on 140th Street West
8 m · 3 sec · 140th Street West
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Turn right onto 134th Avenue West
7 mi · 10 min · 134th Avenue West
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Turn straight onto 42nd Street West
2721 ft · 46 sec · 42nd Street West
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Turn straight onto 127th Avenue West
1.5 km · 1 min · 127th Avenue West
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Turn left onto 28th Street West
1.2 km · 1 min · 28th Street West
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Continue on Ridgewood Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Ridgewood Road
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Turn right onto 92nd Avenue West
1.3 mi · 2 min · 92nd Avenue West
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Turn left
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn straight
107 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto East 1st Avenue
2482 ft · 49 sec · East 1st Avenue
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Continue on Airport Road
3103 ft · 1 min · Airport Road
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Take the ramp left
1249 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
11.5 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 74 East: Peoria
72.6 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 474 East: Indianapolis
1.6 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
13.8 mi · 15 min
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Merge slight left
27 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South, I 74 East, US 51 South: Saint Louis, Indianapolis
6.6 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business North: Indianapolis, Decatur
48 mi · 52 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 Edgington 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 74 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 74 East: Peoria
72.6 mi · 01h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Edgington 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 Edgington to Champaign?
The road trip is about 188.6 miles (303.5 km) and usually takes 03h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Maxwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.6 miles from Edgington and 90 miles from Champaign.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 158.4 miles (255 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.08 one way or $50.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Edgington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Champaign.
Stop Ideas Near Maxwell
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 Maxwell.
Peoria, Illinois
Galesburg station
Uptown Station
Kewanee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Edgington and Champaign. Straight-line distance: 158.45 mi (255 km).
#1 Edgington
Township in Rock Island County, Illinois
| Population | 1,442 |
| Coordinates | 41.3869800, -90.7637500 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| 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: 303 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
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 | $25.08 | $50.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.28 | $56.56 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.95 | $61.90 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $35.27 | $70.54 |
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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