How far is Champaign, IL from Franklin Park, IL?

The driving distance from Champaign, IL to Franklin Park, IL is about 144.9 miles (233.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.2 miles (204.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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
144.93 mi
02h 51m
Flight
127.21 mi
204.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.21 mi
Kilometers
204.72 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.93 mi
Kilometers
233.24 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin Park
Sat, Apr 18, 3:17 AM CDT
Return by in Champaign
Sat, Apr 18, 6:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Champaign
2026-04-18T00:26
Arrive Franklin Park
Sat, Apr 18, 3:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:46 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

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
Aroma Park
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Champaign
72.5 mi
01h 25m
To Franklin Park
72.5 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WSW
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Champaign and Franklin Park.

  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

    108.1 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 83, I 294 Toll North: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street, Wisconsin

    1718 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    20.8 mi · 26 min · Tri-State Tollway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290 West, I 294 North, I 290 East: Rockford, Milwaukee, Chicago

    98 m · 8 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East: Chicago

    1369 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    160 m · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    3183 ft · 49 sec · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Eisenhower Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Eisenhower Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward North 25th Avenue

    871 ft · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto South 25th Avenue

    4.5 mi · 8 min · South 25th Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Franklin Avenue

    14 m · 1 sec · Franklin Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Franklin Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-57 North
108 mi · 75%
Tri-State Tollway
22 mi · 15%
South 25th Avenue
4.48 mi · 3%
North Market Street
4.25 mi · 3%
Eisenhower Expressway
2.14 mi · 1%
I 294 Toll North
1.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-57 North

Merge slight left

108 mi · 01h 58m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.7 mi
127.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Aroma Park
01h 25m from Champaign
Leave By
12:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Champaign and Showers And Thunderstorms near Franklin Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Champaign to Franklin Park?

The road trip is about 144.9 miles (233.2 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Aroma Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.5 miles from Champaign and 72.5 miles from Franklin Park.

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

The direct path is about 127.2 miles (204.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.27 one way or $38.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Champaign and Showers And Thunderstorms near Franklin Park.

Stop Ideas Near Aroma Park

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

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

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Kankakee

6 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Gilman

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

Dwight station

52 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Dyer station

53 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Champaign and Franklin Park. Straight-line distance: 127.21 mi (204.72 km).

Champaign

#1 Champaign

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

Population89,390
Coordinates40.1164200, -88.2433800
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Franklin Park

#2 Franklin Park

Village in Illinois

Population17,402
Coordinates41.9353100, -87.8656200
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: Champaign (-88.24338, 40.11642)
End: Franklin Park (-87.86562, 41.93531)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 233 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.11 gal
19.36 L · about $19.27
Round trip
$38.54
10.22 gal · 38.72 L
Estimated CO2
45.4 kg one way
Round trip: 90.8 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.27 $38.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.73 $43.47
Premium $4.65 $23.78 $47.56
Diesel $5.30 $27.10 $54.21

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Champaign and Franklin Park. The current time is 00:26:02.

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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.