How far is Harristown, IL from Champaign, IL?

The driving distance from Harristown, IL to Champaign, IL is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48 miles (77.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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
55.47 mi
01h 07m
Flight
48.06 mi
77.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.06 mi
Kilometers
77.34 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.47 mi
Kilometers
89.27 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Champaign
Wed, Apr 22, 10:39 PM CDT
Return by in Harristown
Wed, Apr 22, 11:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harristown
2026-04-22T21:32
Arrive Champaign
Wed, Apr 22, 10:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harristown
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
Cisco
IL

Village in Piatt County, Illinois, United States

From Harristown
27.7 mi
00h 33m
To Champaign
27.8 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 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 Harristown and Champaign.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Snyder Street

    72 m · 14 sec · Snyder Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    105 m · 20 sec · 1st Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Meridian Street

    2779 ft · 1 min · North Meridian Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Harristown Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 5 min · West Harristown Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right

    1536 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 72 East, US 51 North: Champaign, Bloomington

    3024 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto I 72 East, US 51 North

    11.4 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    37.8 mi · 41 min

  9. 9

    Continue on West University Avenue

    1.9 mi · 5 min · West University Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Randolph Street

    111 m · 12 sec · North Randolph Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Park Avenue

    140 m · 15 sec · West Park Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Neil Street

    97 m · 11 sec · North Neil Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Neil Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 72 East
49.8 mi · 90%
West Harristown Boulevard
2.63 mi · 5%
West University Avenue
1.93 mi · 3%
North Meridian Street
0.53 mi · 1%
West Park Avenue
0.09 mi
North Randolph Street
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

I 72 East

Continue straight

37.8 mi · 00h 41m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
48 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cisco
00h 33m from Harristown
Leave By
4:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Harristown 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 Harristown to Champaign?

The road trip is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Cisco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from Harristown and 27.8 miles from Champaign.

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

The direct path is about 48 miles (77.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 4:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.39 one way or $14.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cisco

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

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

RAIL

Illinois Terminal

43 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Lincoln

56 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

59 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Rantoul

59 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harristown and Champaign. Straight-line distance: 48.06 mi (77.34 km).

Harristown

#1 Harristown

Village in the United States

Population1,278
Coordinates39.8539300, -89.0839700
Altitude210
CountryUnited States
Champaign

#2 Champaign

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

Population89,390
Coordinates40.1164200, -88.2433800
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: Harristown (-89.08397, 39.85393)
End: Champaign (-88.24338, 40.11642)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.96 gal
7.41 L · about $7.39
Round trip
$14.78
3.92 gal · 14.82 L
Estimated CO2
17.4 kg one way
Round trip: 34.8 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.39 $14.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.34 $16.67
Premium $4.65 $9.12 $18.24
Diesel $5.30 $10.40 $20.79

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 Harristown and Champaign. The current time is 21:32:34.

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.