How far is La Harpe, IL from Champaign, IL?
The driving distance from La Harpe, IL to Champaign, IL is about 163.6 miles (263.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147.1 miles (236.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.
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.
City in Tazewell County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Harpe and Champaign.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Harpe and Champaign.
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Start on East Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Highway 9
14.5 mi · 22 min · Highway 9
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Turn left onto East 1100th Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East 1100th Street
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Turn right onto North 1975th Road
1 mi · 1 min · North 1975th Road
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Turn left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
10 mi · 11 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Turn right onto 60th Street
1.5 km · 1 min · 60th Street
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Continue on South Main Street
3197 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Penn Avenue
35.1 mi · 51 min · East Penn Avenue
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Continue on North Main Street
2629 ft · 50 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Fort Street
1 mi · 1 min · East Fort Street
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Continue on West Farmington Road
13.3 mi · 20 min · West Farmington Road
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Continue on West Plank Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · West Plank Road
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Turn left onto North Maxwell Road
1797 ft · 36 sec · North Maxwell Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 474
62 m · 5 sec
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Continue straight
3001 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
3093 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
10.8 mi · 12 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 La Harpe 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 left to continue on I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business North: Indianapolis, Decatur
48 mi · 00h 52m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving La Harpe and Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 La Harpe to Champaign?
The road trip is about 163.6 miles (263.3 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?
Marquette Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.1 miles from La Harpe and 75.4 miles from Champaign.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147.1 miles (236.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 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 $21.76 one way or $43.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around La Harpe and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Champaign.
Stop Ideas Near Marquette Heights
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 Marquette Heights.
Peoria, Illinois
Uptown Station
Lincoln
Galesburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Harpe and Champaign. Straight-line distance: 147.11 mi (236.75 km).
#1 La Harpe
City in Hancock County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,123 |
| Coordinates | 40.5833700, -90.9693100 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| 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: 263 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $21.76 | $43.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.54 | $49.08 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.85 | $53.71 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.60 | $61.21 |
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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