Bloomington, Illinois to Champaign: Road Trip Guide & Distance

47 miles 75.6 km · straight line
61.1 miles estimated 98.3 km · driving distance
1h 14min estimated drive time
$6 - $7 estimated fuel cost
~36min flight time · usually no direct flights
122° ESE bearing direction

How far is Bloomington, Illinois from Champaign?

The distance from Bloomington, Illinois to Champaign is 47 miles (75.6 km) as the crow flies. Champaign is located ESE of Bloomington, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 61.1 miles, taking about 1h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 36min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bloomington, Illinois and Champaign. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Bloomington, Illinois to Champaign

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 14min $6 - $7 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 29min $5–$9* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Bloomington, Illinois & Champaign

Quick Facts

Bloomington, Illinois
40.48°N, 88.99°W
America/Chicago
243m 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 16 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 530.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients