How far is Champaign, IL from Frankfort Square, IL?
The driving distance from Champaign, IL to Frankfort Square, IL is about 109.4 miles (176 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.6 miles (160.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m 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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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 05m.
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 Iroquois County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Champaign and Frankfort Square.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Champaign and Frankfort Square.
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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
99.7 mi · 1 hr 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Lincoln Highway
1569 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West: Lincoln Highway
87 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Lincoln Highway
2.6 mi · 5 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn right onto Harlem Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Harlem Avenue
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Turn left onto West Saint Francis Road
3004 ft · 1 min · West Saint Francis Road
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Turn left onto Frankfort Square Road
597 ft · 28 sec · Frankfort Square Road
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Turn right onto Jamison Drive
155 m · 22 sec · Jamison Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jamison Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Champaign and Frankfort Square.
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
99.7 mi · 01h 47m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Champaign and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Frankfort Square.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Champaign to Frankfort Square?
The road trip is about 109.4 miles (176 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?
Danforth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.7 miles from Champaign and 54.7 miles from Frankfort Square.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.6 miles (160.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 2:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.56 one way or $29.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Champaign and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Frankfort Square.
Stop Ideas Near Danforth
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 Danforth.
Gilman
Kankakee
Dwight station
Pontiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Champaign and Frankfort Square. Straight-line distance: 99.6 mi (160.29 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 Frankfort Square
Census-designated place in Will County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 9,276 |
| Coordinates | 41.5189200, -87.8031000 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Frankfort Square (-87.8031, 41.51892)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 176 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $3.77 | $14.56 | $29.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.42 | $32.83 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.96 | $35.93 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.47 | $40.95 |
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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