How far is Oakley, IL from Champaign, IL?
The driving distance from Oakley, IL to Champaign, IL is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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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 00h 49m.
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.
City in Piatt County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakley and Champaign.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakley and Champaign.
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Start on East North Street
16 m · 4 sec · East North Street
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Turn right onto North Center Street
1273 ft · 60 sec · North Center Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Angle Crossing Road
1191 ft · 57 sec · Angle Crossing Road
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Turn left onto North Oakley Road
3.5 mi · 8 min · North Oakley Road
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Keep slight left to continue on North Oakley Road
122 m · 11 sec · North Oakley Road
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Continue on Caleb Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Caleb Road
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Keep slight right to continue on County Highway 25
527 ft · 14 sec · County Highway 25
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Continue on Argenta Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Argenta Road
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Take the ramp right toward I-72 East: Champaign
2305 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
33.2 mi · 36 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 Oakley 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-72 East
Merge slight left
33.2 mi · 00h 36m
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.
Slight Chance Drizzle leaving Oakley and Chance Light Rain near Champaign.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakley to Champaign?
The road trip is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Oakley and 21.3 miles from Champaign.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.91 one way or $13.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Drizzle around Oakley and Chance Light Rain near Champaign.
Stop Ideas Near Monticello
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 Monticello.
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Mattoon station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakley and Champaign. Straight-line distance: 34.09 mi (54.86 km).
#1 Oakley
Township in Macon County, Illinois
| Population | 988 |
| Coordinates | 39.8761500, -88.8059100 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| 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: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $4.61 | $6.91 | $13.82 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $7.86 | $15.72 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $8.69 | $17.38 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $9.89 | $19.78 |
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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