How far is Oakwood, IL from Champaign, IL?

The driving distance from Oakwood, IL to Champaign, IL is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.3 mi
00h 29m
Flight
24.57 mi
39.54 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.57 mi
Kilometers
39.54 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.3 mi
Kilometers
43.93 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Champaign
Sat, Apr 18, 9:41 PM CDT
Return by in Oakwood
Sat, Apr 18, 10:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakwood
2026-04-18T21:12
Arrive Champaign
Sat, Apr 18, 9:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Oakwood
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Saint Joseph
IL

Human settlement in Champaign County, Illinois, United States of America

From Oakwood
13.6 mi
00h 14m
To Champaign
13.7 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 22 mph WSW
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West North Main Street

    12 m · 7 sec · West North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Oakwood Street

    1336 ft · 27 sec · North Oakwood Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Oakwood Road

    1 km · 1 min · North Oakwood Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 74 West: Champaign

    2147 ft · 52 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    24.4 mi · 27 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight toward Neil Street

    1391 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Neil Street

    43 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Neil Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Neil Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Neil Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 West
24.8 mi · 91%
North Neil Street
1.34 mi · 5%
North Oakwood Road
0.63 mi · 2%
Neil Street
0.29 mi · 1%
North Oakwood Street
0.25 mi · 1%
West North Main Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

I 74 West

Merge slight left

24.4 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
24.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Joseph
00h 14m from Oakwood
Leave By
7:30 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oakwood 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 Oakwood to Champaign?

The road trip is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Saint Joseph is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.6 miles from Oakwood and 13.7 miles from Champaign.

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

The direct path is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.62 one way or $7.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Oakwood and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Champaign.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Joseph

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

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

RAIL

Illinois Terminal

17 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

24 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

34 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Gilman

72 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakwood and Champaign. Straight-line distance: 24.57 mi (39.54 km).

Oakwood

#1 Oakwood

Village in Oakwood Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States

Population1,460
Coordinates40.1161500, -87.7783600
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Champaign

#2 Champaign

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

Population89,390
Coordinates40.1164200, -88.2433800
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: West North Main Street (-87.778359, 40.11613)
End: North Neil Street (-88.243515, 40.11642)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.96 gal
3.65 L · about $3.62
Round trip
$7.24
1.92 gal · 7.3 L
Estimated CO2
8.5 kg one way
Round trip: 17.1 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.62 $7.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.08 $8.17
Premium $4.65 $4.47 $8.94
Diesel $5.30 $5.09 $10.18

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 Oakwood and Champaign. The current time is 21:12:00.

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.