How far is Bannockburn, IL from Champaign, IL?

The driving distance from Bannockburn, IL to Champaign, IL is about 166.7 miles (268.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.8 miles (233.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
166.63 mi
02h 47m
Flight
144.84 mi
233.09 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.84 mi
Kilometers
233.09 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.63 mi
Kilometers
268.16 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Champaign
Sun, Apr 19, 11:36 AM CDT
Return by in Bannockburn
Sun, Apr 19, 2:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bannockburn
2026-04-19T08:48
Arrive Champaign
Sun, Apr 19, 11:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bannockburn
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bourbonnais
IL

Human settlement in Kankakee County, Illinois, United States of America

From Bannockburn
81.2 mi
01h 23m
To Champaign
85.5 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
54°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bannockburn and Champaign.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bannockburn and Champaign.

  1. 1

    Start on Telegraph Road

    2807 ft · 1 min · Telegraph Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Half Day Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Half Day Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto I 94 East Toll: Indiana

    2253 ft · 57 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Tri-State Tollway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    22.7 mi · 29 min · Tri-State Tollway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway

  8. 8

    Continue on Mile-Long Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge

  9. 9

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    8.5 mi · 11 min · Tri-State Tollway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 50 South, IL 83: Cicero Avenue, 127th Street

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on IL 50 South: Cicero Avenue

    2529 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Cicero Avenue

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Cicero Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 167th Street

    855 ft · 26 sec · 167th Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80

    3048 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    105.4 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Market Street

    1379 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    29 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Market Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Market Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Bradley Avenue

    1333 ft · 34 sec · East Bradley Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Neil Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Neil Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Neil Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bannockburn and Champaign.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
106 mi · 64%
Tri-State Tollway
42.4 mi · 25%
Cicero Avenue
4.89 mi · 3%
Market Street
4.17 mi · 3%
Half Day Road
0.99 mi · 1%
Mile-Long Bridge
0.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Merge slight left

105 mi · 01h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.9 mi
144.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bourbonnais
01h 23m from Bannockburn
Leave By
12:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bannockburn and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny near Champaign.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bannockburn to Champaign?

The road trip is about 166.7 miles (268.2 km) and usually takes 02h 47m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bourbonnais is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.2 miles from Bannockburn and 85.5 miles from Champaign.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 144.8 miles (233.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.17 one way or $44.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bannockburn and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny near Champaign.

Stop Ideas Near Bourbonnais

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bourbonnais, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bourbonnais.

RAIL

Kankakee

4 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Gilman

44 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

44 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Dwight station

46 mi away
119 West Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bannockburn and Champaign. Straight-line distance: 144.84 mi (233.09 km).

Bannockburn

#1 Bannockburn

Village in West Deerfield and Vernon townships of Lake County, Illinois, United States

Population1,596
Coordinates42.1933600, -87.8664600
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Champaign

#2 Champaign

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

Population89,390
Coordinates40.1164200, -88.2433800
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: Telegraph Road (-87.866464, 42.193358)
End: North Neil Street (-88.243515, 40.11642)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 268 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.88 gal
22.26 L · about $22.17
Round trip
$44.35
11.76 gal · 44.52 L
Estimated CO2
52.3 kg one way
Round trip: 104.5 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.17 $44.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.01 $50.02
Premium $4.65 $27.37 $54.73
Diesel $5.30 $31.19 $62.38

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bannockburn and Champaign. The current time is 08:48:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.