How far is New Athens, IL from Champaign, IL?
The driving distance from New Athens, IL to Champaign, IL is about 191.3 miles (307.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151.5 miles (243.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 41m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 50m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Athens and Champaign.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Athens and Champaign.
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Start on Chester Street
19 m · 8 sec · Chester Street
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Turn left onto North Benton Street
2721 ft · 2 min · North Benton Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Van Buren Street
709 ft · 19 sec · South Van Buren Street
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Turn right
1743 ft · 44 sec
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Turn straight
12.5 mi · 21 min
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Turn slight right
39 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto South Green Mount Road
2.9 mi · 7 min · South Green Mount Road
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Turn right onto Carlyle Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · Carlyle Avenue
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Turn slight left
26 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Air Mobility Drive
4.5 mi · 6 min · Air Mobility Drive
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Turn right
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto South Madison Street
11.5 mi · 17 min · South Madison Street
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Take the ramp right
1303 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
77.3 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago
71.4 mi · 1 hr 16 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 New Athens 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 Madison Street
Merge slight left
77.3 mi · 01h 24m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New Athens and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Champaign.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Athens to Champaign?
The road trip is about 191.3 miles (307.8 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?
Saint Elmo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.6 miles from New Athens and 95.6 miles from Champaign.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151.5 miles (243.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.8 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 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 $25.45 one way or $50.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around New Athens and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Champaign.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Elmo
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 Saint Elmo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Athens and Champaign. Straight-line distance: 151.46 mi (243.75 km).
#1 New Athens
Village in St.
| Population | 1,865 |
| Coordinates | 38.3264400, -89.8770500 |
| Altitude | 121 |
| 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: Champaign (-88.24338, 40.11642)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 308 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 23m |
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 | $25.45 | $50.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.71 | $57.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $31.41 | $62.83 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $35.80 | $71.60 |
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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