How far is Hillsboro, IL from Champaign, IL?
The driving distance from Hillsboro, IL to Champaign, IL is about 112.5 miles (181.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.8 miles (150.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m 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 02h 04m.
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.
The most populous city in Macon County, Illinois.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hillsboro and Champaign.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillsboro and Champaign.
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Start on West Seward Street
85 m · 14 sec · West Seward Street
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Turn right onto South Hamilton Street
1553 ft · 27 sec · South Hamilton Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
155 m · 16 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto School Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · School Street
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Turn left onto 22nd Street
2783 ft · 47 sec · 22nd Street
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Continue on Madison Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Madison Street
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Continue on Elm Street
12.9 mi · 19 min · Elm Street
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Turn left onto North Spruce Street
3116 ft · 1 min · North Spruce Street
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Continue on Taylorville Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Taylorville Road
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Continue on North 1300 East Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · North 1300 East Road
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Continue on North 1250 East Road
8.2 mi · 14 min · North 1250 East Road
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Continue on County Highway 1
1.6 mi · 3 min · County Highway 1
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Continue on South Shumway Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Shumway Street
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Turn right
24.5 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit right
1529 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
15.1 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
37.8 mi · 41 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 Hillsboro 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.
South Shumway Street
Continue straight
37.8 mi · 00h 41m
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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hillsboro and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Champaign.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hillsboro to Champaign?
The road trip is about 112.5 miles (181.1 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?
Decatur is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.2 miles from Hillsboro and 56.3 miles from Champaign.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.8 miles (150.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 2:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.97 one way or $29.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hillsboro and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Champaign.
Stop Ideas Near Decatur
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 Decatur.
Lincoln
Springfield station
Mattoon station
Illinois Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hillsboro and Champaign. Straight-line distance: 93.77 mi (150.91 km).
#1 Hillsboro
City in Illinois, United States
| Population | 5,909 |
| Coordinates | 39.1612800, -89.4954000 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| 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: 181 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
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 | $14.97 | $29.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.88 | $33.77 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.48 | $36.95 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.06 | $42.11 |
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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