How far is Camp Point, IL from Chicago, IL?
The driving distance from Camp Point, IL to Chicago, IL is about 264 miles (424.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 217.9 miles (350.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 34m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Camp Point and Chicago.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Camp Point and Chicago.
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Start on South Main Street
85 m · 10 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West Wood Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Wood Street
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Continue on West Outerbelt Drive
7.4 mi · 11 min · West Outerbelt Drive
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Continue on County Road 1080 N
8.3 mi · 12 min · County Road 1080 N
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Continue on Quincy Road
1266 ft · 21 sec · Quincy Road
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Continue on West Main Street
16.6 mi · 25 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto South Congress Street
15.9 mi · 24 min · South Congress Street
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Continue on Broadway Street
17.1 mi · 25 min · Broadway Street
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Turn right onto East Avenue E
3.6 mi · 5 min · East Avenue E
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Continue straight
13.5 mi · 20 min
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Continue on West Valley View Drive
57 m · 7 sec · West Valley View Drive
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Turn right onto West Valleyview Drive
729 ft · 14 sec · West Valleyview Drive
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Continue on East Valley View Drive
17.7 mi · 22 min · East Valley View Drive
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Continue on McKinley Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · McKinley Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
2209 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
7.5 mi · 8 min
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Merge slight left
27 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, US 51 North: Chicago
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
123.2 mi · 2 hr 20 min
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Continue on Stevenson Expressway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Stevenson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Damen Avenue, Ashland Avenue
912 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Damen Avenue
1372 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Ashland Market Place, South Damen Avenue
134 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto South Damen Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · South Damen Avenue
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Turn right onto South Blue Island Avenue
2973 ft · 2 min · South Blue Island Avenue
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Turn right onto West Cermak Road
1.3 km · 2 min · West Cermak Road
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Turn right
46 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
794 ft · 58 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Camp Point and Chicago.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 55 North
Merge slight left
123 mi · 02h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Camp Point and Mostly Sunny near Chicago.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Camp Point to Chicago?
The road trip is about 264 miles (424.9 km) and usually takes 04h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Carlock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.1 miles from Camp Point and 129.9 miles from Chicago.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 217.9 miles (350.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.15 one way or $70.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Camp Point and Mostly Sunny near Chicago.
Stop Ideas Near Carlock
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall - Town of Normal
City of Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington Finance Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carlock.
Uptown Station
Peoria, Illinois
Lincoln
Pontiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Camp Point and Chicago. Straight-line distance: 217.91 mi (350.69 km).
#1 Camp Point
Village in Adams County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,080 |
| Coordinates | 40.0392100, -91.0693000 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chicago
The third most populous city in the United States and the center of the Chicago metropolitan area.
| Population | 2,677,643 |
| Coordinates | 41.850033, -87.6500523 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-87.650099, 41.850032)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 425 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $35.15 | $70.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $39.64 | $79.28 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $43.38 | $86.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $49.43 | $98.87 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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