How far is Belmont Cragin, IL from Champaign, IL?

The driving distance from Belmont Cragin, IL to Champaign, IL is about 151.9 miles (244.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.8 miles (205.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
151.84 mi
02h 46m
Flight
127.84 mi
205.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.84 mi
Kilometers
205.74 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.84 mi
Kilometers
244.37 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Champaign
Sat, Nov 7, 5:14 AM CST
Return by in Belmont Cragin
Sat, Nov 7, 8:01 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Belmont Cragin
2026-11-07T02:28
Arrive Champaign
Sat, Nov 7, 5:14 AM CST
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM CST

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

Leave by
12:56 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Belmont Cragin
9:30 PM CST
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
Otto
IL

Township in Kankakee County, Illinois

From Belmont Cragin
68.2 mi
01h 23m
To Champaign
83.7 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph WNW
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
6 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Belmont Cragin and Champaign.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1 m · 2 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Major Avenue

    151 m · 24 sec · North Major Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West George Street

    660 ft · 31 sec · West George Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Central Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Central Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Grand Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Grand Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on West Grand Avenue

    2317 ft · 53 sec · West Grand Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Cicero Avenue

    15.9 mi · 29 min · North Cicero Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Cicero Avenue

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Cicero Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 167th Street

    855 ft · 26 sec · 167th Street

  10. 10

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

    3048 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    105.4 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Market Street

    1379 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    29 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Market Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Market Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Bradley Avenue

    1333 ft · 34 sec · East Bradley Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Neil Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Neil Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Neil Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Belmont Cragin 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
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
106 mi · 70%
North Cicero Avenue
15.9 mi · 10%
Cicero Avenue
6.57 mi · 4%
Market Street
4.17 mi · 3%
West Grand Avenue
1.09 mi · 1%
North Central Avenue
0.99 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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.1 mi
127.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Otto
01h 23m from Belmont Cragin
Leave By
12:56 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Belmont Cragin and Sunny near Champaign.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Belmont Cragin to Champaign?

The road trip is about 151.9 miles (244.4 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Otto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.2 miles from Belmont Cragin and 83.7 miles from Champaign.

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

The direct path is about 127.8 miles (205.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:56 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.69 one way or $49.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Belmont Cragin and Sunny near Champaign.

Stop Ideas Near Otto

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Otto, 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 Otto.

RAIL

Kankakee

8 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Gilman

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

Dwight station

45 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

55 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Belmont Cragin and Champaign. Straight-line distance: 127.84 mi (205.74 km).

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#1 Belmont Cragin

Belmont Cragin is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.9317000, -87.7686700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Champaign

#2 Champaign

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

Population89,390
Coordinates40.1164200, -88.2433800
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: (-87.768683, 41.931697)
End: North Neil Street (-88.243515, 40.11642)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 244 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.36 gal
20.28 L · about $24.69
Round trip
$49.39
10.72 gal · 40.56 L
Estimated CO2
47.6 kg one way
Round trip: 95.3 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.61 $24.69 $49.39
Mid-grade $5.24 $28.09 $56.17
Premium $5.79 $31.06 $62.11
Diesel $6.59 $35.33 $70.67

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Belmont Cragin and Champaign. The current time is 02:28:02.

Distance to Other Cities

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