How far is Champaign, IL from Farmington, IL?
The driving distance from Champaign, IL to Farmington, IL is about 152.3 miles (245.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.4 miles (203.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Kankakee County, Illinois, United States
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 Farmington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Champaign and Farmington.
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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
77.5 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Bourbonnais Parkway
2050 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Bourbonnais Parkway
3273 ft · 1 min · Bourbonnais Parkway
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Turn right
18.2 mi · 26 min
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Turn left onto West Steger Road
1196 ft · 55 sec · West Steger Road
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Turn right onto Wolf Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Wolf Road
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Turn left onto Lincoln Highway
3.8 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on East Maple Street
1471 ft · 27 sec · East Maple Street
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Continue on West Lincoln Highway
135 m · 10 sec · West Lincoln Highway
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Turn right onto North Cedar Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · North Cedar Road
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Turn left onto Maple Road
1060 ft · 18 sec · Maple Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs
3244 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
17.9 mi · 20 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 88 Toll: Aurora, Chicago
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 88 West: Aurora
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
5.1 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Winfield Road, Warrenville, Winfield
1567 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on Winfield Road, Warrenville, Winfield
160 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Winfield Road
3.5 mi · 7 min · Winfield Road
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Turn left onto West Roosevelt Road
5.7 mi · 9 min · West Roosevelt Road
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Continue on East State Street
2 mi · 4 min · East State Street
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Turn right onto North Bennett Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Bennett Street
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Continue on South Riverside Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · South Riverside Avenue
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Turn left onto Prairie Street
1436 ft · 42 sec · Prairie Street
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Turn right onto South 2nd Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · South 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Bluff Drive
81 m · 14 sec · Bluff Drive
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Turn right onto Meadow Drive
119 m · 22 sec · Meadow Drive
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Turn left onto Highview Court
134 m · 19 sec · Highview Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Highview Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Champaign and Farmington.
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
77.5 mi · 01h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Champaign and Partly Sunny near Farmington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Champaign to Farmington?
The road trip is about 152.3 miles (245.1 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?
Kankakee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.2 miles from Champaign and 76.1 miles from Farmington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.4 miles (203.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:22 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.74 one way or $49.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Champaign and Partly Sunny near Farmington.
Stop Ideas Near Kankakee
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 Kankakee.
Kankakee
Gilman
Dwight station
Joliet Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Champaign and Farmington. Straight-line distance: 126.38 mi (203.39 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 Farmington
Farmington is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9447500, -88.3159100 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
End: Farmington (-88.31591, 41.94475)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 245 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $24.74 | $49.48 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $28.14 | $56.28 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $31.11 | $62.23 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $35.40 | $70.80 |
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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