How far is Sterling, IL from Champaign, IL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Sterling and Champaign is 138.19 miles (222.39 km).

Flight distance from Sterling, IL to Champaign, IL is 138.19 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Sterling to Champaign with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Sterling, Illinois to Champaign, Illinois is: 177.41 miles (285.51 km) by car.

Driving from Sterling to Champaign will take approximately 02 hours 48 minutes.

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#1 Sterling

City in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States

Population 14313
GPS Coordinates 41°47'19"N 89°41'46"W
Latitude 41.7886400
Longitude -89.6962200
Altitude 201
Country United States
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#2 Champaign

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois. It is located in the central part of the state. Champaign is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign campus and the Krannert Art Museum.

Population 89390
GPS Coordinates 40°6'59"N 88°14'36"W
Latitude 40.1164200
Longitude -88.2433800
Altitude 225
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Sterling and Champaign

The distance between Sterling and Champaign is 286 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 10 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Sterling and Champaign. The current time is 03:44:57.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 54 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 26 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 32 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 57 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 32 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 21 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 12 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.7 liters (6.26 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sterling and Champaign.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sterling to Champaign is $22.58 (diesel $26.92).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $22.58 $25.74 $28.49 $26.92

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Illinois ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.607 (Diesel $4.300) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Sterling and Champaign (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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