How far is Washington, IL from Champaign, IL?
The driving distance from Washington, IL to Champaign, IL is about 84.5 miles (136 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.4 miles (118.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.
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.
Village in Illinois, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Washington and Champaign.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington and Champaign.
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Start on the route
28 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Peoria Street
47 m · 7 sec · Peoria Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Walnut Street
95 m · 17 sec · Walnut Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Walnut Street
1 mi · 2 min · Walnut Street
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Continue on Eureka Road
2 mi · 4 min · Eureka Road
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Turn right onto Dee-Mack Road
5.5 mi · 8 min · Dee-Mack Road
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Continue on Dee-Mac Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Dee-Mac Road
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Turn left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto County Line Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · County Line Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 1300 East
1108 ft · 17 sec · County Road 1300 East
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Continue on West Martin Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · West Martin Drive
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Turn left
125 m · 11 sec
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Take the ramp right toward I 74 East
1340 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
14 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South, I 74 East, US 51 South: Saint Louis, Indianapolis
6.6 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business North: Indianapolis, Decatur
48 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Neil Street
1387 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Neil Street
43 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto North Neil Street
1.2 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 Washington 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 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.
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.
Sunny leaving Washington and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny near Champaign.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Washington to Champaign?
The road trip is about 84.5 miles (136 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
Downs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.8 miles from Washington and 42.7 miles from Champaign.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.4 miles (118.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 3:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.24 one way or $22.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Washington and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny near Champaign.
Stop Ideas Near Downs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall - Town of Normal
City of Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington Finance Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Downs.
Uptown Station
Lincoln
Pontiac station
Rantoul
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Washington and Champaign. Straight-line distance: 73.45 mi (118.21 km).
#1 Washington
City in Tazewell County, Illinois
| Population | 16,395 |
| Coordinates | 40.7036500, -89.4073100 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| 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: 136 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $11.24 | $22.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.67 | $25.35 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.87 | $27.74 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.81 | $31.61 |
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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