How far is Shields, IL from Champaign, IL?
The driving distance from Shields, IL to Champaign, IL is about 134.3 miles (216.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.6 miles (187.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.
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.
Township in Shelby County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Cloudy
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shields and Champaign.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shields and Champaign.
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Start on North Papertown Lane
14 m · 4 sec · North Papertown Lane
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Turn right onto 2350 North
570 ft · 25 sec · 2350 North
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Continue on East Depeche Road
1.1 km · 2 min · East Depeche Road
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Continue on County Highway 15
2659 ft · 1 min · County Highway 15
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Continue on County Road 1450N
1.2 km · 2 min · County Road 1450N
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Continue on County Highway 15
1794 ft · 49 sec · County Highway 15
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Continue on County Road 1430N
1125 ft · 31 sec · County Road 1430N
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Continue on County Road 1420N
1.4 km · 2 min · County Road 1420N
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Turn left onto County Highway 13
3.2 mi · 8 min · County Highway 13
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Continue on County Road 250E
4.8 mi · 11 min · County Road 250E
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Continue on County Highway 13
2.5 mi · 6 min · County Highway 13
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Continue on Fairfield Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Fairfield Road
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Continue on Fairfield Street
999 ft · 27 sec · Fairfield Street
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Turn slight left onto South Main Street
1078 ft · 32 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Front Street
635 ft · 17 sec · Front Street
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Continue on Church Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Church Street
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Continue on Xenia Iola Road
1309 ft · 36 sec · Xenia Iola Road
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Turn right
7.6 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto County Road 925 E
16.2 mi · 24 min · County Road 925 E
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Continue on United States Route 45
14.9 mi · 22 min · United States Route 45
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Turn right onto West Fayette Avenue
1123 ft · 33 sec · West Fayette Avenue
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Turn left onto South 3rd Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · South 3rd Street
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Take the ramp right toward I-57 North, I-70 East: Champaign, Terre Haute
2624 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.3 km · 55 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago
71.4 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-72 East: University Avenue
2610 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.6 km · 1 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 Shields 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 57 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago
71.4 mi · 01h 16m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Shields 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 Shields to Champaign?
The road trip is about 134.3 miles (216.1 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?
Sigel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.1 miles from Shields and 67.2 miles from Champaign.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.6 miles (187.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 1:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.87 one way or $35.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Shields and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Champaign.
Stop Ideas Near Sigel
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 Sigel.
Effingham
Mattoon station
Centralia station
Illinois Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shields and Champaign. Straight-line distance: 116.64 mi (187.72 km).
#1 Shields
Township in Lake County, Illinois
| Population | 36,451 |
| Coordinates | 38.4678300, -88.7133900 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| 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: 216 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $17.87 | $35.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.16 | $40.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.06 | $44.12 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.14 | $50.28 |
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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