How far is Sumner, IL from Champaign, IL?

The driving distance from Sumner, IL to Champaign, IL is about 126.1 miles (202.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.8 miles (159 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
126.06 mi
02h 51m
Flight
98.82 mi
159.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.82 mi
Kilometers
159.03 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.06 mi
Kilometers
202.87 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Champaign
Thu, Apr 23, 1:42 AM CDT
Return by in Sumner
Thu, Apr 23, 4:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sumner
2026-04-22T22:50
Arrive Champaign
Thu, Apr 23, 1:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sumner
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 Sumner
63.1 mi
01h 25m
To Champaign
63 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 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 Sumner and Champaign.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West North Avenue

    15 m · 8 sec · West North Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Christy Avenue

    144 m · 14 sec · North Christy Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    29 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 1100N

    10 mi · 14 min · 1100N

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Lincoln Avenue

    147 m · 19 sec · North Lincoln Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Butler Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Butler Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North West Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North West Street

  10. 10

    Continue on County Road 1100 East

    6.7 mi · 9 min · County Road 1100 East

  11. 11

    Continue on South Van Buren Street

    11 mi · 15 min · South Van Buren Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    36.3 mi · 54 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Illinois Route 16

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Illinois Route 16

  15. 15

    Continue on Charleston Avenue East

    2035 ft · 39 sec · Charleston Avenue East

  16. 16

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

    2575 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    44.8 mi · 48 min

  18. 18

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

    2610 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1.6 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Continue on West University Avenue

    1.9 mi · 5 min · West University Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Randolph Street

    111 m · 12 sec · North Randolph Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Park Avenue

    140 m · 15 sec · West Park Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Neil Street

    97 m · 11 sec · North Neil Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Neil Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sumner 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
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-57 North
45.3 mi · 36%
South Van Buren Street
11 mi · 9%
1100N
9.99 mi · 8%
County Road 1100 East
6.73 mi · 5%
Illinois Route 16
5.3 mi · 4%
Lincoln Avenue
2.49 mi · 2%
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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.3 mi
98.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hutton
01h 25m from Sumner
Leave By
12:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sumner 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 Sumner to Champaign?

The road trip is about 126.1 miles (202.9 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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 63.1 miles from Sumner and 63 miles from Champaign.

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

The direct path is about 98.8 miles (159 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 12:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.78 one way or $33.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sumner 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 Sumner and Champaign. Straight-line distance: 98.82 mi (159.03 km).

Sumner

#1 Sumner

City in Lawrence County, Illinois, United States of America

Population2,961
Coordinates38.7169900, -87.8614200
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Champaign

#2 Champaign

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

Population89,390
Coordinates40.1164200, -88.2433800
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: Sumner (-87.86142, 38.71699)
End: Champaign (-88.24338, 40.11642)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 203 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.45 gal
16.84 L · about $16.78
Round trip
$33.56
8.9 gal · 33.68 L
Estimated CO2
39.5 kg one way
Round trip: 79.1 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.78 $33.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.93 $37.85
Premium $4.65 $20.71 $41.42
Diesel $5.30 $23.60 $47.21

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 Sumner and Champaign. The current time is 22:50:49.

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.