How far is Champaign, IL from Bourbonnais, IL?

The driving distance from Champaign, IL to Bourbonnais, IL is about 78.9 miles (126.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.1 miles (119.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
78.86 mi
01h 34m
Flight
74.06 mi
119.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.06 mi
Kilometers
119.19 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.86 mi
Kilometers
126.91 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bourbonnais
Mon, Jun 1, 9:30 PM CDT
Return by in Champaign
Mon, Jun 1, 11:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Champaign
2026-06-01T19:56
Arrive Bourbonnais
Mon, Jun 1, 9:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Champaign
9:30 PM CDT
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
Buckley
IL

Human settlement in Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America

From Champaign
39.5 mi
00h 47m
To Bourbonnais
39.4 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
9 mph NE
Destination
76°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    66.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45, US 52: Kankakee

    1575 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    83 m · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto South Schuyler Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · South Schuyler Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South East Avenue

    2892 ft · 49 sec · South East Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto West Water Street

    154 m · 11 sec · West Water Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto McMullin Drive

    847 ft · 16 sec · McMullin Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on South Washington Avenue

    2346 ft · 49 sec · South Washington Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Court Street

    2206 ft · 46 sec · West Court Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Kennedy Drive

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Kennedy Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on South Main Street

    2775 ft · 51 sec · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Main Street Northwest

    1230 ft · 39 sec · Main Street Northwest

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Olde Oak Drive

    1957 ft · 1 min · Olde Oak Drive

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Olde Oak Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-57 North
67.2 mi · 85%
North Market Street
4.25 mi · 5%
South Schuyler Avenue
1.97 mi · 3%
Kennedy Drive
1.91 mi · 2%
South East Avenue
0.55 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-57 North

Merge slight left

66.9 mi · 01h 12m

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
01h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
74.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buckley
00h 47m from Champaign
Leave By
3:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Champaign and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bourbonnais.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78.9 miles (126.9 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Buckley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.5 miles from Champaign and 39.4 miles from Bourbonnais.

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

The direct path is about 74.1 miles (119.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 3:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.48 one way or $20.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Champaign and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bourbonnais.

Stop Ideas Near Buckley

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

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

RAIL

Gilman

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

Rantoul

33 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

56 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Pontiac station

59 mi away
721 West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Champaign and Bourbonnais. Straight-line distance: 74.06 mi (119.19 km).

Champaign

#1 Champaign

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

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

#2 Bourbonnais

Human settlement in Kankakee County, Illinois, United States of America

Population19,378
Coordinates41.1537600, -87.8875400
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Start: Champaign (-88.24338, 40.11642)
End: Bourbonnais (-87.88754, 41.15376)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.78 gal
10.53 L · about $10.48
Round trip
$20.97
5.56 gal · 21.06 L
Estimated CO2
24.7 kg one way
Round trip: 49.4 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.48 $20.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.82 $23.65
Premium $4.65 $12.94 $25.88
Diesel $5.30 $14.75 $29.49

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Champaign and Bourbonnais. The current time is 19:56:15.

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.