How far is Champaign, IL from East Hazel Crest, IL?

The driving distance from Champaign, IL to East Hazel Crest, IL is about 114.9 miles (184.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.4 miles (169.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
114.9 mi
02h 12m
Flight
105.41 mi
169.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.41 mi
Kilometers
169.64 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.9 mi
Kilometers
184.92 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Hazel Crest
Sun, Apr 19, 11:48 AM CDT
Return by in Champaign
Sun, Apr 19, 2:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Champaign
2026-04-19T09:35
Arrive East Hazel Crest
Sun, Apr 19, 11:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:04 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ashkum
IL

Township in Iroquois County, Illinois

From Champaign
57.5 mi
01h 06m
To East Hazel Crest
57.4 mi
01h 06m

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
52°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then 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 East Hazel Crest.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Champaign and East Hazel Crest.

  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

    103.9 mi · 1 hr 53 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Indiana

    2657 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Dixie Highway

    1387 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Dixie Highway

    551 ft · 15 sec · Dixie Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 171st Street

    1 mi · 2 min · 171st Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Center Avenue

    1994 ft · 1 min · Center Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 174th Street

    25 m · 4 sec · 174th Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 174th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Champaign and East Hazel Crest.

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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-57 North
104 mi · 91%
I 80 East
4.29 mi · 4%
North Market Street
4.25 mi · 4%
171st Street
1.01 mi · 1%
Center Avenue
0.38 mi
Dixie Highway
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

I-57 North

Merge slight left

104 mi · 01h 53m

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
02h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
105.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashkum
01h 06m from Champaign
Leave By
2:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny leaving Champaign and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near East Hazel Crest.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Champaign to East Hazel Crest?

The road trip is about 114.9 miles (184.9 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Ashkum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.5 miles from Champaign and 57.4 miles from East Hazel Crest.

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

The direct path is about 105.4 miles (169.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 2:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.31 one way or $30.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ashkum

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

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

RAIL

Gilman

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

Kankakee

28 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Dwight station

46 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Pontiac station

57 mi away
721 West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Champaign and East Hazel Crest. Straight-line distance: 105.41 mi (169.64 km).

Champaign

#1 Champaign

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

Population89,390
Coordinates40.1164200, -88.2433800
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
East Hazel Crest

#2 East Hazel Crest

Village in United States of America

Population1,479
Coordinates41.5736500, -87.6464300
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Champaign (-88.24338, 40.11642)
End: East Hazel Crest (-87.64643, 41.57365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 185 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.06 gal
15.35 L · about $15.31
Round trip
$30.62
8.12 gal · 30.7 L
Estimated CO2
36.1 kg one way
Round trip: 72.2 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.31 $30.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.27 $34.53
Premium $4.65 $18.90 $37.79
Diesel $5.30 $21.53 $43.07

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 East Hazel Crest. The current time is 09:35:24.

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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.