How far is Tremont, IL from Champaign, IL?

The driving distance from Tremont, IL to Champaign, IL is about 79 miles (127.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.6 miles (115.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
78.96 mi
01h 21m
Flight
71.68 mi
115.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.68 mi
Kilometers
115.35 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.96 mi
Kilometers
127.08 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Champaign
Sat, May 30, 7:21 PM CDT
Return by in Tremont
Sat, May 30, 8:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tremont
2026-05-30T18:00
Arrive Champaign
Sat, May 30, 7:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tremont
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
Burns
IL

Township in Henry County, Illinois

From Tremont
44.3 mi
00h 40m
To Champaign
34.7 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph E
Destination
86°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Pearl Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Pearl Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto I 155 North

    1427 ft · 35 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 East: Bloomington

    1650 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    25.1 mi · 27 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South, I 74 East, US 51 South: Saint Louis, Indianapolis

    6.6 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business North: Indianapolis, Decatur

    48 mi · 52 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Neil Street

    1387 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Neil Street

    43 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Neil Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Neil Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Neil Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 East
73.4 mi · 93%
I 55 South
6.56 mi · 8%
I 155 North
6.35 mi · 8%
North Neil Street
1.18 mi · 1%
West Pearl Street
0.9 mi · 1%
Neil Street
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

I 74 East

Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business North: Indianapolis, Decatur

48 mi · 00h 52m

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
01h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
71.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burns
00h 40m from Tremont
Leave By
3:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tremont and Mostly Sunny near Champaign.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 79 miles (127.1 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Burns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.3 miles from Tremont and 34.7 miles from Champaign.

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

The direct path is about 71.6 miles (115.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 3:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.52 one way or $21.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tremont and Mostly Sunny near Champaign.

Stop Ideas Near Burns

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Burns and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 6.4 mi away

City Hall - Town of Normal

Normal , IL
11 Uptown Circle, Normal, IL 61761
Parking lot
City of Bloomington, Illinois
Meeting point 4.6 mi away

City of Bloomington, Illinois

Bloomington , IL
109 E Olive St, Bloomington, IL 61701
Rating 3.6/5 8 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 4.6 mi away

Bloomington Finance Department

Bloomington , IL
109 E Olive St, Bloomington, IL 61701
City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burns.

RAIL

Uptown Station

12 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Lincoln

43 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Pontiac station

61 mi away
721 West Washington St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

67 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tremont and Champaign. Straight-line distance: 71.68 mi (115.35 km).

Tremont

#1 Tremont

City in Itawamba County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population2,114
Coordinates40.5275400, -89.4926000
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Champaign

#2 Champaign

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

Population89,390
Coordinates40.1164200, -88.2433800
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: West Pearl Street (-89.492596, 40.527419)
End: North Neil Street (-88.243515, 40.11642)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.79 gal
10.55 L · about $10.52
Round trip
$21.04
5.58 gal · 21.1 L
Estimated CO2
24.8 kg one way
Round trip: 49.6 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.52 $21.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.87 $23.73
Premium $4.65 $12.98 $25.97
Diesel $5.30 $14.80 $29.60

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Tremont and Champaign. The current time is 18:00:08.

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.