How far is Lancaster, IL from Champaign, IL?
The driving distance from Lancaster, IL to Champaign, IL is about 137 miles (220.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.2 miles (177.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m 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 29m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Greenup County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lancaster and Champaign.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lancaster and Champaign.
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Start on the route
5.3 mi · 13 min
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Continue on East Lancaster Road
3.5 mi · 9 min · East Lancaster Road
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Continue on Champion Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Champion Drive
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Continue on County Road 1850 N
2 mi · 5 min · County Road 1850 N
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Turn right onto 500E
14.3 mi · 20 min · 500E
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Continue on South West Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · South West Street
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Continue on County Road 1100 East
6.7 mi · 9 min · County Road 1100 East
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Continue on South Van Buren Street
11 mi · 15 min · South Van Buren Street
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Turn right
36.3 mi · 54 min
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Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Continue on Illinois Route 16
5.3 mi · 7 min · Illinois Route 16
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Continue on Charleston Avenue East
2035 ft · 39 sec · Charleston Avenue East
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Take the ramp slight right toward I-57 North: Champaign
2575 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
44.8 mi · 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-72 East: University Avenue
2610 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.6 km · 1 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 Lancaster 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.
I-57 North
Merge slight left
44.8 mi · 00h 48m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lancaster and 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 Lancaster to Champaign?
The road trip is about 137 miles (220.4 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?
Greenup is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.8 miles from Lancaster and 67.2 miles from Champaign.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.2 miles (177.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 1:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.21 one way or $36.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Lancaster and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Champaign.
Stop Ideas Near Greenup
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 Greenup.
Mattoon station
Effingham
Illinois Terminal
Danville, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lancaster and Champaign. Straight-line distance: 110.24 mi (177.42 km).
#1 Lancaster
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,411 |
| Coordinates | 38.5478300, -87.8653100 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| 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: 220 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $18.21 | $36.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.54 | $41.08 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.48 | $44.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.62 | $51.24 |
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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