How far is Woodside, IL from Champaign, IL?

The driving distance from Woodside, IL to Champaign, IL is about 91.4 miles (147.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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
91.43 mi
01h 26m
Flight
80.85 mi
130.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.85 mi
Kilometers
130.12 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.43 mi
Kilometers
147.14 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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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 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Champaign
Thu, Apr 23, 1:42 AM CDT
Return by in Woodside
Thu, Apr 23, 3:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodside
2026-04-23T00:16
Arrive Champaign
Thu, Apr 23, 1:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodside
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
Forsyth
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Woodside
45.7 mi
00h 43m
To Champaign
45.7 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 21 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Iron Bridge Road

    33 m · 5 sec · West Iron Bridge Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Woodside Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Woodside Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Toronto Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Toronto Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    1998 ft · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 72 East, US 36 East: Decatur

    37 mi · 40 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    43.2 mi · 47 min

  8. 8

    Continue on West University Avenue

    1.9 mi · 5 min · West University Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Randolph Street

    111 m · 12 sec · North Randolph Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Park Avenue

    140 m · 15 sec · West Park Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Neil Street

    97 m · 11 sec · North Neil Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Neil Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodside 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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 72 East
80.2 mi · 88%
Toronto Road
8.39 mi · 9%
West University Avenue
1.93 mi · 2%
Woodside Road
0.82 mi · 1%
West Park Avenue
0.09 mi
North Randolph Street
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

I 72 East

Continue straight

43.2 mi · 00h 47m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
80.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forsyth
00h 43m from Woodside
Leave By
3:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Woodside 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 Woodside to Champaign?

The road trip is about 91.4 miles (147.1 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Forsyth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.7 miles from Woodside and 45.7 miles from Champaign.

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

The direct path is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 3:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.18 one way or $24.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Forsyth

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Forsyth, 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 Forsyth.

RAIL

Lincoln

42 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Springfield station

62 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

64 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

64 mi away
45 East University Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodside and Champaign. Straight-line distance: 80.85 mi (130.12 km).

Woodside

#1 Woodside

Township in Sangamon County, Illinois

Population10,484
Coordinates39.7200500, -89.6789900
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Champaign

#2 Champaign

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

Population89,390
Coordinates40.1164200, -88.2433800
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: West Iron Bridge Road (-89.679232, 39.72013)
End: North Neil Street (-88.243515, 40.11642)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.23 gal
12.21 L · about $12.18
Round trip
$24.36
6.46 gal · 24.42 L
Estimated CO2
28.7 kg one way
Round trip: 57.4 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.18 $24.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.74 $27.47
Premium $4.65 $15.03 $30.06
Diesel $5.30 $17.13 $34.26

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 Woodside and Champaign. The current time is 00:16:02.

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.