How far is Marissa, IL from Champaign, IL?

The driving distance from Marissa, IL to Champaign, IL is about 189.5 miles (304.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.1 miles (244.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
189.46 mi
03h 51m
Flight
152.11 mi
244.8 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.11 mi
Kilometers
244.8 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
189.46 mi
Kilometers
304.9 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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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 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Champaign
Sun, Apr 19, 3:52 AM CDT
Return by in Marissa
Sun, Apr 19, 7:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marissa
2026-04-19T00:01
Arrive Champaign
Sun, Apr 19, 3:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marissa
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Edgewood
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Marissa
94.8 mi
01h 55m
To Champaign
94.7 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Marissa and Champaign.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Borders Street

    77 m · 17 sec · North Borders Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Lyons Street

    2656 ft · 59 sec · East Lyons Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    8.4 mi · 15 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    19 mi · 28 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit right

    1855 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    10.3 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51: Centralia, Ashley

    1557 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto United States Route 51

    8.8 mi · 11 min · United States Route 51

  10. 10

    Continue on Elm Street

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Elm Street

  11. 11

    Continue on South Broadway

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Broadway

  12. 12

    Continue on County Road 180 East

    4.3 mi · 6 min · County Road 180 East

  13. 13

    Continue on South Mine Street

    3231 ft · 54 sec · South Mine Street

  14. 14

    Continue on N Mine St

    990 ft · 13 sec · N Mine St

  15. 15

    Continue on North Mine Street

    106 m · 5 sec · North Mine Street

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    41 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    7.8 mi · 9 min

  18. 18

    Turn left

    2149 ft · 54 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    46.6 mi · 50 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago

    71.4 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I-72 East: University Avenue

    2610 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    1.6 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Continue on West University Avenue

    1.9 mi · 5 min · West University Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Randolph Street

    111 m · 12 sec · North Randolph Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West Park Avenue

    140 m · 15 sec · West Park Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North Neil Street

    97 m · 11 sec · North Neil Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Neil Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 North
71.4 mi · 38%
North Mine Street
46.7 mi · 25%
East Lyons Street
11.1 mi · 6%
United States Route 51
8.76 mi · 5%
County Road 180 East
4.29 mi · 2%
Elm Street
2.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 57 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago

71.4 mi · 01h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.4 mi
152.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edgewood
01h 55m from Marissa
Leave By
9:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Marissa and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny near Champaign.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Marissa to Champaign?

The road trip is about 189.5 miles (304.9 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?

Edgewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.8 miles from Marissa and 94.7 miles from Champaign.

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

The direct path is about 152.1 miles (244.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.4 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 9:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.23 one way or $50.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Marissa and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny near Champaign.

Stop Ideas Near Edgewood

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

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

RAIL

Effingham

24 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Centralia station

60 mi away
108 East Broadway
RAIL

Mattoon station

67 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
BUS

Mt. Vernon, IL

72 mi away
102 Potomac Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marissa and Champaign. Straight-line distance: 152.11 mi (244.8 km).

Marissa

#1 Marissa

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,785
Coordinates38.2500500, -89.7501000
Altitude138
CountryUnited States
Champaign

#2 Champaign

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

Population89,390
Coordinates40.1164200, -88.2433800
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: Marissa (-89.7501, 38.25005)
End: Champaign (-88.24338, 40.11642)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 305 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.69 gal
25.31 L · about $25.23
Round trip
$50.46
13.38 gal · 50.62 L
Estimated CO2
59.5 kg one way
Round trip: 118.9 kg / 262 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.23 $50.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.45 $56.91
Premium $4.65 $31.14 $62.27
Diesel $5.30 $35.48 $70.97

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Marissa and Champaign. The current time is 00:01:18.

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.