There are
553 mi
from Champaign, IL to Waynesville, NC
That's the driving distance. It would take 10 hours 37 mins to go from Champaign, Illinois to Waynesville, North Carolina.
The flight distance (direct flight from Champaign, IL to Waynesville, NC) is 429.40 mi.
553 mi = 890.40 kms