How far is Grandview, IL from Champaign, IL?
The driving distance from Grandview, IL to Champaign, IL is about 84.5 miles (136 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.7 miles (121.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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 22m.
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 Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grandview and Champaign.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grandview and Champaign.
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Start on Wolfe Street
10 m · 4 sec · Wolfe Street
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Turn right onto North Grand Avenue East
1686 ft · 50 sec · North Grand Avenue East
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Turn right onto Daniel Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · Daniel Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Clear Lake Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Clear Lake Avenue
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Continue straight
36.5 mi · 39 min
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Continue straight
43.2 mi · 47 min
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Continue on West University Avenue
1.9 mi · 5 min · West University Avenue
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Turn left onto North Randolph Street
111 m · 12 sec · North Randolph Street
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Turn right onto West Park Avenue
140 m · 15 sec · West Park Avenue
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Turn right onto North Neil Street
97 m · 11 sec · 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 Grandview 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.
Clear Lake Avenue
Continue straight
43.2 mi · 00h 47m
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.
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Grandview 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 Grandview to Champaign?
The road trip is about 84.5 miles (136 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
Forsyth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.1 miles from Grandview and 42.4 miles from Champaign.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.7 miles (121.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 3:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.24 one way or $22.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around Grandview and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Champaign.
Stop Ideas Near Forsyth
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 Forsyth.
Lincoln
Springfield station
Uptown Station
Illinois Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grandview and Champaign. Straight-line distance: 75.72 mi (121.86 km).
#1 Grandview
City in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,369 |
| Coordinates | 39.8164400, -89.6187100 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| 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: 136 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $11.24 | $22.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.67 | $25.35 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.87 | $27.74 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.81 | $31.61 |
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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