Buffalo, New York to Champaign: Road Trip Guide & Distance

520.6 miles 837.9 km · straight line
624.8 miles estimated 1005.5 km · driving distance
12h 34min estimated drive time
$60 - $74 estimated fuel cost
~1h 33min flight time
252° WSW bearing direction

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 34min $60 - $74 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 33min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 5min $50–$94* Budget
Train ~16h 20min $75–$219* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Buffalo, New York & Champaign

Quick Facts

Buffalo, New York
42.89°N, 78.88°W
America/New_York
183m 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 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
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients