Buffalo, New York to Champaign: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Buffalo, New York from Champaign?
The distance from Buffalo, New York to Champaign is 520.6 miles (837.9 km) as the crow flies. Champaign is located WSW of Buffalo, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 624.8 miles, taking about 12h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 33min. Both are located in United States — Buffalo, New York in New York 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 Buffalo, New York 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 Buffalo, New York to Champaign
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 174 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
- You could travel this distance about 47.8 times to circle the Earth's equator