How far is Rossville, IL from Champaign, IL?
The driving distance from Rossville, IL to Champaign, IL is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Oakwood Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rossville and Champaign.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rossville and Champaign.
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Start on East Attica Street
29 m · 9 sec · East Attica Street
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Turn left onto 2300 East
17.8 mi · 27 min · 2300 East
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1568 ft · 42 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on County Road 1720 North
3.8 mi · 6 min · County Road 1720 North
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Take the ramp straight toward I 74 West: Champaign
2444 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left
28.2 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit straight toward Neil Street
1391 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Neil Street
43 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto North Neil Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · 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 Rossville 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 74 West
Merge slight left
28.2 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Rossville 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 Rossville to Champaign?
The road trip is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Oakwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Rossville and 24.7 miles from Champaign.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 4:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.75 one way or $13.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Rossville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Champaign.
Stop Ideas Near Oakwood
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 Oakwood.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rossville and Champaign. Straight-line distance: 35.33 mi (56.86 km).
#1 Rossville
Village in Illinois
| Population | 1,202 |
| Coordinates | 40.3792000, -87.6686300 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| 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: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $6.75 | $13.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.61 | $15.23 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.33 | $16.66 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.49 | $18.99 |
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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