How far is Philo, IL from Champaign, IL?
The driving distance from Philo, IL to Champaign, IL is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
County seat of Champaign County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Philo and Champaign.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philo and Champaign.
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Start on Washington Street
934 ft · 45 sec · Washington Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Lincoln Street
2103 ft · 42 sec · North Lincoln Street
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Continue on County Road 1600 East
5.6 mi · 10 min · County Road 1600 East
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Continue on South High Cross Road
1.4 km · 2 min · South High Cross Road
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Continue on North High Cross Road
2733 ft · 1 min · North High Cross Road
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Turn left onto East University Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · East University Avenue
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Turn left onto East University Avenue
3.1 mi · 7 min · East University Avenue
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Turn slight right onto East Chester Street
152 m · 21 sec · East Chester Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Neil Street
38 m · 4 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 Philo and Champaign.
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.
County Road 1600 East
Continue on County Road 1600 East
5.55 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Philo and Mostly Clear near Champaign.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Philo to Champaign?
The road trip is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Urbana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from Philo and 7.1 miles from Champaign.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.73 one way or $3.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Philo and Mostly Clear near Champaign.
Stop Ideas Near Urbana
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 Urbana.
Illinois Terminal
Rantoul
Danville, Illinois
Mattoon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Philo and Champaign. Straight-line distance: 8.8 mi (14.17 km).
#1 Philo
City in Muskingum County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 1,378 |
| Coordinates | 40.0069800, -88.1581000 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| 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: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.73 | $3.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.96 | $3.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.44 | $4.88 |
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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