How far is Champaign, IL from Chicago Lawn, IL?
The driving distance from Champaign, IL to Chicago Lawn, IL is about 125.3 miles (201.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.1 miles (190.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
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 Chebanse Township, Iroquois County, Illinois, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Champaign and Chicago Lawn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Champaign and Chicago Lawn.
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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
101.2 mi · 1 hr 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Vollmer Road
1475 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Vollmer Road West
159 m · 17 sec
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Turn right onto Vollmer Road
1892 ft · 40 sec · Vollmer Road
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Turn left onto Cicero Avenue
10.8 mi · 17 min · Cicero Avenue
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Continue on South Cicero Avenue
2.8 mi · 5 min · South Cicero Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Southwest Highway
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Continue on West Columbus Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Columbus Avenue
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Turn left onto South Kedzie Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Kedzie Avenue
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Turn right onto West Marquette Road
2003 ft · 1 min · West Marquette Road
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Turn left onto South Francisco Avenue
1329 ft · 1 min · South Francisco Avenue
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Turn left onto West 65th Street
52 m · 13 sec · West 65th Street
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Turn left
44 m · 11 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 Champaign and Chicago Lawn.
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
101 mi · 01h 49m
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 Sunny near Chicago Lawn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Champaign to Chicago Lawn?
The road trip is about 125.3 miles (201.6 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?
Clifton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.7 miles from Champaign and 62.6 miles from Chicago Lawn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.1 miles (190.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 1:26 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.16 one way or $40.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Champaign and Sunny near Chicago Lawn.
Stop Ideas Near Clifton
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 Clifton.
Gilman
Kankakee
Dwight station
Pontiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Champaign and Chicago Lawn. Straight-line distance: 118.1 mi (190.06 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 Chicago Lawn
Chicago Lawn is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.7750300, -87.6964400 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chicago Lawn (-87.69644, 41.77503)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 202 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $20.16 | $40.33 |
| Mid-grade | $5.19 | $22.93 | $45.85 |
| Premium | $5.75 | $25.41 | $50.82 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $29.00 | $58.01 |
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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