How far is Carol Stream, IL from Champaign, IL?
The driving distance from Carol Stream, IL to Champaign, IL is about 157 miles (252.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.2 miles (199.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 02m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carol Stream and Champaign.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carol Stream and Champaign.
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Start on West Thunderbird Trail
1243 ft · 55 sec · West Thunderbird Trail
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Aztec Drive
49 m · 12 sec · Aztec Drive
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Turn left onto Thunderbird Trail
62 m · 14 sec · Thunderbird Trail
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Turn left onto Kuhn Road
2294 ft · 59 sec · Kuhn Road
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Turn left onto North Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue
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Continue on East North Avenue
4.2 mi · 7 min · East North Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet
830 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on I 355 Toll South: Joliet
2358 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
27.1 mi · 32 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Indiana
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
10.6 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 57 South: Memphis
3222 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
103.7 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Market Street
1379 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left
29 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Market Street
3.9 mi · 6 min · Market Street
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Turn right onto East Bradley Avenue
1333 ft · 34 sec · East Bradley Avenue
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Turn left onto North Neil Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North Neil Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Neil Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carol Stream and Champaign.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 57 South
Merge slight left
104 mi · 01h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny leaving Carol Stream and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Champaign.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carol Stream to Champaign?
The road trip is about 157 miles (252.7 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?
Bradley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.5 miles from Carol Stream and 79.5 miles from Champaign.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.2 miles (199.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 1:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.89 one way or $41.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny around Carol Stream and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Champaign.
Stop Ideas Near Bradley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bradley.
Kankakee
Gilman
Joliet Transportation Center
Dwight station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carol Stream and Champaign. Straight-line distance: 124.23 mi (199.93 km).
#1 Carol Stream
Town
| Population | 38,821 |
| Coordinates | 41.9125300, -88.1347900 |
| Altitude | 231 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Champaign
The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.
| Population | 89,390 |
| Coordinates | 40.1164200, -88.2433800 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Neil Street (-88.243515, 40.11642)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 253 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $20.89 | $41.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.56 | $47.12 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.78 | $51.57 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.38 | $58.77 |
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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