Champaign to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Champaign from Washington DC?
The distance from Champaign to Washington DC is 602.8 miles (970.1 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located E of Champaign. By car, the driving distance is approximately 688.9 miles, taking about 13h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Both are located in United States — Champaign in Illinois and Washington DC in District of Columbia.
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 Washington DC. 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 Champaign to Washington DC
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 201 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
- You could travel this distance about 41.3 times to circle the Earth's equator