How far is Champaign, IL from Bannockburn, IL?

The driving distance from Champaign, IL to Bannockburn, IL is about 163.9 miles (263.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.8 miles (233.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
163.87 mi
03h 13m
Flight
144.84 mi
233.09 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.84 mi
Kilometers
233.09 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.87 mi
Kilometers
263.73 km
Drive Time
03h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bannockburn
Sun, Apr 19, 1:15 PM CDT
Return by in Champaign
Sun, Apr 19, 4:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Champaign
2026-04-19T10:01
Arrive Bannockburn
Sun, Apr 19, 1:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Champaign
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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 Champaign
82 mi
01h 36m
To Bannockburn
81.9 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
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
Destination
50°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Champaign and Bannockburn.

  1. 1

    Start on North Neil Street

    13 m · 9 sec · North Neil Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East University Avenue

    73 m · 12 sec · East University Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Walnut Street

    1377 ft · 45 sec · North Walnut Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Washington Street

    77 m · 13 sec · East Washington Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Market Street

    4.3 mi · 7 min · North Market Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I-57 North: Kankakee

    1642 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    108.1 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 83, I 294 Toll North: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street, Wisconsin

    1718 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    20.8 mi · 26 min · Tri-State Tollway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    26.3 mi · 33 min · Tri-State Tollway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 22: Half Day Road

    1619 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Half Day Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Half Day Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Telegraph Road

    2807 ft · 1 min · Telegraph Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Telegraph Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Champaign and Bannockburn.

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-57 North
108 mi · 66%
Tri-State Tollway
47.1 mi · 29%
North Market Street
4.25 mi · 3%
I 294 Toll North
1.78 mi · 1%
Half Day Road
0.8 mi
Telegraph Road
0.53 mi
Longest Stretch

I-57 North

Merge slight left

108 mi · 01h 58m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.1 mi
144.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bourbonnais
01h 36m from Champaign
Leave By
10:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny leaving Champaign and Mostly Sunny near Bannockburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Champaign to Bannockburn?

The road trip is about 163.9 miles (263.7 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?

Bourbonnais is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82 miles from Champaign and 81.9 miles from Bannockburn.

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

The direct path is about 144.8 miles (233.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 10:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.80 one way or $43.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny around Champaign and Mostly Sunny near Bannockburn.

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 Champaign and Bannockburn. Straight-line distance: 144.84 mi (233.09 km).

Champaign

#1 Champaign

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

Population89,390
Coordinates40.1164200, -88.2433800
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Bannockburn

#2 Bannockburn

Village in West Deerfield and Vernon townships of Lake County, Illinois, United States

Population1,596
Coordinates42.1933600, -87.8664600
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Start: Champaign (-88.24338, 40.11642)
End: Bannockburn (-87.86646, 42.19336)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 264 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.78 gal
21.89 L · about $21.80
Round trip
$43.59
11.56 gal · 43.78 L
Estimated CO2
51.4 kg one way
Round trip: 102.7 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.80 $43.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.58 $49.16
Premium $4.65 $26.90 $53.80
Diesel $5.30 $30.66 $61.31

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 Champaign and Bannockburn. The current time is 10:01:57.

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.