Baltimore to Champaign: Road Trip Guide & Distance

620.4 miles 998.5 km · straight line
695.1 miles actual route 1118.6 km · driving distance
13h 27min estimated drive time
$67 - $82 estimated fuel cost
~1h 45min flight time
279° W bearing direction

How far is Baltimore from Champaign?

The distance from Baltimore to Champaign is 620.4 miles (998.5 km) as the crow flies. Champaign is located W of Baltimore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 695.1 miles, taking about 13h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 45min. Both are located in United States — Baltimore in Maryland 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Baltimore 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 Baltimore to Champaign

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 27min $67 - $82 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 8min $56–$104* Budget
Train ~17h 29min $83–$243* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Baltimore & Champaign

Quick Facts

Baltimore
39.29°N, 76.61°W
America/New_York
10m 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 207 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM