How far is Richwoods, IL from Champaign, IL?

The driving distance from Richwoods, IL to Champaign, IL is about 116.3 miles (187.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88 miles (141.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
116.23 mi
02h 18m
Flight
88.05 mi
141.71 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.05 mi
Kilometers
141.71 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.23 mi
Kilometers
187.05 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Champaign
Wed, Apr 22, 11:52 PM CDT
Return by in Richwoods
Thu, Apr 23, 2:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richwoods
2026-04-22T21:33
Arrive Champaign
Wed, Apr 22, 11:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Richwoods
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Hutton
IL

Unincorporated community in Illinois

From Richwoods
63.4 mi
01h 09m
To Champaign
52.9 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WSW
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 700th Avenue

    48 m · 12 sec · East 700th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 2100th Street

    1109 ft · 51 sec · North 2100th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East 675th Avenue

    1.1 km · 3 min · East 675th Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on East 720th Avenue

    3094 ft · 2 min · East 720th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North 2000th Street

    686 ft · 32 sec · North 2000th Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East 700th Avenue

    1.4 mi · 5 min · East 700th Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 1850E

    3.5 mi · 6 min · 1850E

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Franklin Street

    2974 ft · 60 sec · East Franklin Street

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on West Washington Street

    1242 ft · 25 sec · West Washington Street

  10. 10

    Continue on East 1050th Ave

    5.3 mi · 9 min · East 1050th Ave

  11. 11

    Continue on East Main Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on East 1050th Avenue

    6.9 mi · 10 min · East 1050th Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on W Main St

    1 km · 57 sec · W Main St

  14. 14

    Continue on East Main Street

    2637 ft · 45 sec · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on East 1050th Avenue

    12.1 mi · 18 min · East 1050th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right

    34.1 mi · 51 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Illinois Route 16

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Illinois Route 16

  19. 19

    Continue on Charleston Avenue East

    2035 ft · 39 sec · Charleston Avenue East

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-57 North: Champaign

    2575 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    44.8 mi · 48 min

  22. 22

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

    2610 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    1.6 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Continue on West University Avenue

    1.9 mi · 5 min · West University Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Randolph Street

    111 m · 12 sec · North Randolph Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West Park Avenue

    140 m · 15 sec · West Park Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto North Neil Street

    97 m · 11 sec · North Neil Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Neil Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-57 North
45.3 mi · 39%
East 1050th Avenue
19 mi · 16%
East 1050th Ave
5.32 mi · 5%
Illinois Route 16
5.3 mi · 5%
1850E
3.49 mi · 3%
East Main Street
3.19 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I-57 North

Merge slight left

44.8 mi · 00h 48m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.3 mi
88 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hutton
01h 09m from Richwoods
Leave By
1:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Richwoods and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Champaign.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 116.3 miles (187.1 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Hutton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.4 miles from Richwoods and 52.9 miles from Champaign.

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

The direct path is about 88 miles (141.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.46 one way or $30.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Richwoods and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Champaign.

Stop Ideas Near Hutton

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

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

RAIL

Mattoon station

26 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Effingham

51 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

79 mi away
45 East University Ave.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

87 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richwoods and Champaign. Straight-line distance: 88.05 mi (141.71 km).

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#1 Richwoods

Unincorporated community in Illinois

Population5,724
Coordinates38.9581000, -87.5541900
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Champaign

#2 Champaign

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

Population89,390
Coordinates40.1164200, -88.2433800
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: East 700th Avenue (-87.554192, 38.957971)
End: North Neil Street (-88.243515, 40.11642)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.1 gal
15.53 L · about $15.46
Round trip
$30.92
8.2 gal · 31.06 L
Estimated CO2
36.4 kg one way
Round trip: 72.9 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.46 $30.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.44 $34.87
Premium $4.65 $19.08 $38.16
Diesel $5.30 $21.75 $43.49

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Richwoods and Champaign. The current time is 21:33:27.

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.