Urbana Illinois Map

About Urbana, Illinois

Urbana is a locality in Champaign County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 39,341. The population density is 1253.4 people per km². Urbana is located at 40.1106°N, 88.2073°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 61801.

Urbana rests on a broad, fertile plain, a landscape defined by the gentle sweep of the land and the vast, open sky that stretches above it. It lies 2.0 miles east-south-east of Champaign, IL (from Champaign, IL: bearing 102°T), and is situated 4.5 miles north-north-east of Savoy. The terrain here is predominantly flat, a testament to the ancient glacial forces that shaped this region, giving way to fields of corn and soybeans that ripple in the breeze like an emerald sea. Even in the heart of Urbana, the horizon feels close, a constant reminder of the surrounding agriculture, and the air often carries the faint, sweet scent of freshly tilled earth. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, possesses a remarkable clarity, casting long, soft shadows that lend a quiet dignity to the modest architecture. The story of Urbana is inextricably linked to its agricultural heritage and its role as a center for learning. Founded in the mid-19th century, its economy has long been sustained by the rich black soil that surrounds it, a bounty that continues to fuel its agricultural output. This deep connection to the land is mirrored in its intellectual life, most notably through the presence of a major public research university, which infuses Urbana with a vibrant, dynamic energy. This blend of agrarian roots and academic pursuit creates a unique cultural character, a place where the grounded realities of farming meet the boundless possibilities of scholarship, and where the quiet hum of daily life is punctuated by the intellectual currents flowing from its esteemed institutions.

About This Urbana Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Urbana, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.110588, -88.20727. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Urbana and Champaign County.

Detailed location data for Urbana includes the ZIP code (61801), telephone area code (309), county seat of Champaign County (Urbana), and school district assignment (Urbana School District 116). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Urbana is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.