How far is Champaign, IL from Avondale, IL?
The driving distance from Champaign, IL to Avondale, IL is about 140 miles (225.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.9 miles (207.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m 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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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 46m.
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.
Township in Kankakee County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Champaign and Avondale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Champaign and Avondale.
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Start on North Neil Street
13 m · 9 sec · North Neil Street
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Turn left onto East University Avenue
73 m · 12 sec · East University Avenue
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Turn left onto North Walnut Street
1377 ft · 45 sec · North Walnut Street
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Turn right onto East Washington Street
77 m · 13 sec · East Washington Street
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Turn left onto North Market Street
4.3 mi · 7 min · North Market Street
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Take the ramp right toward I-57 North: Kankakee
1642 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
117.8 mi · 2 hr 11 min
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Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Dan Ryan Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
7.9 mi · 11 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
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Continue on Kennedy Expressway
5.5 mi · 8 min · Kennedy Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Belmont Avenue, Kedzie Avenue
1097 ft · 29 sec
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Turn slight left onto West Belmont Avenue
1114 ft · 57 sec · West Belmont Avenue
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Turn left onto North Christiana Avenue
43 m · 6 sec · North Christiana Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Christiana Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Champaign and Avondale.
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 North
Merge slight left
118 mi · 02h 11m
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.
Sunny leaving Champaign and Partly Sunny near Avondale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Champaign to Avondale?
The road trip is about 140 miles (225.3 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 70 miles from Champaign and 70 miles from Avondale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.9 miles (207.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 12:58 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.54 one way or $45.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Champaign and Partly Sunny near Avondale.
Stop Ideas Near Otto
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 Otto.
Kankakee
Gilman
Dwight station
Joliet Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Champaign and Avondale. Straight-line distance: 128.94 mi (207.51 km).
#1 Champaign
The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.
| Population | 89,390 |
| Coordinates | 40.1164200, -88.2433800 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Avondale
Avondale is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9389200, -87.7111700 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: Avondale (-87.71117, 41.93892)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 225 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $4.56 | $22.54 | $45.07 |
| Mid-grade | $5.19 | $25.62 | $51.25 |
| Premium | $5.75 | $28.40 | $56.80 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $32.42 | $64.83 |
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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