How far is Champaign, IL from East Garfield Park, IL?
The driving distance from Champaign, IL to East Garfield Park, IL is about 137.3 miles (221 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125.1 miles (201.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m 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
Driving 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 42m.
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.
Chance Light Rain
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Champaign and East Garfield Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Champaign and East Garfield Park.
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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)
7.4 mi · 11 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290: Aurora, Ida B Wells Drive
2072 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I-290 West, IL 110: Aurora, West Suburbs
2002 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Ashland Avenue
636 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Eisenhower Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward California Avenue
1000 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on California Avenue
803 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto West Van Buren Street
67 m · 10 sec · West Van Buren Street
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Turn right onto South California Avenue
1857 ft · 48 sec · South California Avenue
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Turn left onto West Madison Street
1822 ft · 44 sec · West Madison Street
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Turn left onto South Albany Avenue
16 m · 4 sec · South Albany Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Albany Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Champaign and East Garfield Park.
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Champaign and Partly Sunny near East Garfield Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Champaign to East Garfield Park?
The road trip is about 137.3 miles (221 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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 68.7 miles from Champaign and 68.7 miles from East Garfield Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125.1 miles (201.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 1:04 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.30 one way or $44.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Champaign and Partly Sunny near East Garfield Park.
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 East Garfield Park. Straight-line distance: 125.13 mi (201.37 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 East Garfield Park
East Garfield Park is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.8808700, -87.7028300 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Garfield Park (-87.70283, 41.88087)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 221 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $4.61 | $22.30 | $44.60 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $25.36 | $50.72 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $28.04 | $56.09 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $31.91 | $63.81 |
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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