How far is Barrington Hills, IL from Champaign, IL?

The driving distance from Barrington Hills, IL to Champaign, IL is about 170.3 miles (274 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.2 miles (225.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
170.26 mi
02h 56m
Flight
140.22 mi
225.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.22 mi
Kilometers
225.66 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.26 mi
Kilometers
274.01 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Champaign
Sun, Apr 19, 3:31 PM CDT
Return by in Barrington Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 6:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barrington Hills
2026-04-19T12:35
Arrive Champaign
Sun, Apr 19, 3:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Barrington Hills
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

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 Barrington Hills
81.8 mi
01h 28m
To Champaign
88.5 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 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 Barrington Hills and Champaign.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Barrington Hills and Champaign.

  1. 1

    Start on Oakdene Drive

    4 m · 2 sec · Oakdene Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Oakdene Road

    1.1 km · 3 min · Oakdene Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Lake Cook Road

    1133 ft · 43 sec · Lake Cook Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Northwest Highway

    3.7 mi · 6 min · South Northwest Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Sterling Avenue

    136 m · 12 sec · Sterling Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on West Colfax Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Colfax Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Plum Grove Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Plum Grove Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Euclid Avenue

    2707 ft · 58 sec · Euclid Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward IL 53 South

    1523 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road

    7 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East: Chicago

    9.3 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1937 ft · 47 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1 mi · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    42 m · 2 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway

  20. 20

    Continue on Mile-Long Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge

  21. 21

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    8.5 mi · 11 min · Tri-State Tollway

  22. 22

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

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  23. 23

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

    2529 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Cicero Avenue

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Cicero Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto 167th Street

    855 ft · 26 sec · 167th Street

  26. 26

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

    3048 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    105.4 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Market Street

    1379 ft · 27 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left

    29 m · 5 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Market Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Market Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto East Bradley Avenue

    1333 ft · 34 sec · East Bradley Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn left onto North Neil Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Neil Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Neil Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Barrington Hills 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
33 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
106 mi · 62%
Tri-State Tollway
18.2 mi · 11%
I 290 East
16.3 mi · 10%
Cicero Avenue
4.89 mi · 3%
Market Street
4.17 mi · 2%
South Northwest Highway
3.67 mi · 2%
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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.1 mi
140.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bourbonnais
01h 28m from Barrington Hills
Leave By
12:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Barrington Hills 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 Barrington Hills to Champaign?

The road trip is about 170.3 miles (274 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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 81.8 miles from Barrington Hills and 88.5 miles from Champaign.

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

The direct path is about 140.2 miles (225.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 12:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.66 one way or $45.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Barrington Hills 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 Barrington Hills and Champaign. Straight-line distance: 140.22 mi (225.66 km).

Barrington Hills

#1 Barrington Hills

Village in United States of America

Population4,152
Coordinates42.1447500, -88.1556300
Altitude258
CountryUnited States
Champaign

#2 Champaign

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

Population89,390
Coordinates40.1164200, -88.2433800
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: Oakdene Road (-88.155579, 42.144757)
End: North Neil Street (-88.243515, 40.11642)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 274 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.01 gal
22.74 L · about $22.66
Round trip
$45.33
12.02 gal · 45.48 L
Estimated CO2
53.4 kg one way
Round trip: 106.8 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.66 $45.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.56 $51.12
Premium $4.65 $27.97 $55.94
Diesel $5.30 $31.88 $63.75

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 Barrington Hills and Champaign. The current time is 12:35:34.

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.