How far is Champaign, IL from Crestwood, IL?

The driving distance from Champaign, IL to Crestwood, IL is about 199.2 miles (320.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177.5 miles (285.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 33m 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
199.21 mi
03h 46m
Flight
177.56 mi
285.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.56 mi
Kilometers
285.75 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
199.21 mi
Kilometers
320.59 km
Drive Time
03h 46m

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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 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crestwood
Sun, Apr 19, 8:25 AM CDT
Return by in Champaign
Sun, Apr 19, 12:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Champaign
2026-04-19T04:39
Arrive Crestwood
Sun, Apr 19, 8:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 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
9:26 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
La Clede
IL

Township in Fayette County, Illinois

From Champaign
99.7 mi
01h 53m
To Crestwood
99.5 mi
01h 53m

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
67°F
Sunday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Neil Street

    13 m · 6 sec · North Neil Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West University Avenue

    141 m · 17 sec · West University Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Randolph Street

    721 ft · 28 sec · North Randolph Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Church Street

    1.9 mi · 5 min · West Church Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 57 South: Memphis

    1515 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    77.4 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway

    46.8 mi · 50 min · Ken Gray Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 148

    1415 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1753 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Lake Egypt Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Lake Egypt Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Power Plant Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Power Plant Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto McKinney Chapel Road

    2872 ft · 2 min · McKinney Chapel Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Ridgeway

    86 m · 18 sec · Ridgeway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Pinewood Drive

    117 m · 17 sec · Pinewood Drive

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pinewood Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
143 mi · 72%
Ken Gray Expressway
46.8 mi · 23%
West Church Street
3.23 mi · 2%
Power Plant Road
2.7 mi · 1%
Lake Egypt Road
0.95 mi
McKinney Chapel Road
0.54 mi
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Merge slight left

77.4 mi · 01h 23m

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 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.7 mi
177.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Clede
01h 53m from Champaign
Leave By
9:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 199.2 miles (320.6 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?

La Clede is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.7 miles from Champaign and 99.5 miles from Crestwood.

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

The direct path is about 177.5 miles (285.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 9:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.51 one way or $53.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near La Clede

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

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

RAIL

Effingham

30 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Centralia station

54 mi away
108 East Broadway
BUS

Mt. Vernon, IL

66 mi away
102 Potomac Boulevard
RAIL

Mattoon station

73 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Champaign and Crestwood. Straight-line distance: 177.56 mi (285.75 km).

Champaign

#1 Champaign

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

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

#2 Crestwood

Village in United States of America

Population10,604
Coordinates37.6045000, -88.9400700
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Start: Champaign (-88.24338, 40.11642)
End: Crestwood (-88.94007, 37.6045)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 321 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.03 gal
26.61 L · about $26.51
Round trip
$53.02
14.06 gal · 53.22 L
Estimated CO2
62.5 kg one way
Round trip: 125 kg / 276 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.51 $53.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.90 $59.80
Premium $4.65 $32.72 $65.44
Diesel $5.30 $37.29 $74.57

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 Crestwood. The current time is 04:39:15.

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.