Champaign to Richmond, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

607.9 miles 978.3 km · straight line
729.5 miles estimated 1174 km · driving distance
14h 41min estimated drive time
$70 - $86 estimated fuel cost
~1h 43min flight time
104° ESE bearing direction

How far is Champaign from Richmond, Virginia?

The distance from Champaign to Richmond, Virginia is 607.9 miles (978.3 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Virginia is located ESE of Champaign. By car, the driving distance is approximately 729.5 miles, taking about 14h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Both are located in United States — Champaign in Illinois and Richmond, Virginia in Virginia.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Champaign and Richmond, Virginia. 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 Champaign to Richmond, Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 41min $70 - $86 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 37min $58–$109* Budget
Train ~19h 5min $88–$255* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Champaign & Richmond, Virginia

Quick Facts

Champaign
40.12°N, 88.24°W
America/Chicago
225m elevation
Richmond, Virginia
37.54°N, 77.44°W
America/New_York
63m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 203 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 51 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients