Austin, Texas to Champaign: Road Trip Guide & Distance

865.4 miles 1392.7 km · straight line
1030.3 miles actual route 1658.1 km · driving distance
18h 3min estimated drive time
$99 - $122 estimated fuel cost
~2h 14min flight time
36° NE bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Champaign?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Champaign is 865.4 miles (1392.7 km) as the crow flies. Champaign is located NE of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1030.3 miles, taking about 18h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 14min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas and Champaign in Illinois.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Austin, Texas and Champaign. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Austin, Texas to Champaign

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 3min $99 - $122 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 40min $82–$155* Budget
Train ~23h 28min $124–$361* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Champaign

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m elevation
Champaign
40.12°N, 88.24°W
America/Chicago
225m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 288 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 72 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM