How far is Champaign, IL from Grand Boulevard, IL?
The driving distance from Champaign, IL to Grand Boulevard, IL is about 130.3 miles (209.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.7 miles (195.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m 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 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Champaign and Grand Boulevard.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Champaign and Grand Boulevard.
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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)
2.1 mi · 3 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90, I 94
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)
2043 ft · 39 sec · Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)
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Take the exit slight right toward 43rd Street
1005 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto South LaSalle Street
38 m · 7 sec · South LaSalle Street
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Turn right onto West 43rd Street
1 km · 2 min · West 43rd Street
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Turn right onto South Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive
989 ft · 43 sec · South Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Champaign and Grand Boulevard.
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.
Sunny leaving Champaign and Mostly Sunny near Grand Boulevard.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Champaign to Grand Boulevard?
The road trip is about 130.3 miles (209.7 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?
Chebanse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.2 miles from Champaign and 65.1 miles from Grand Boulevard.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.7 miles (195.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 1:24 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.19 one way or $42.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Champaign and Mostly Sunny near Grand Boulevard.
Stop Ideas Near Chebanse
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 Chebanse.
Kankakee
Gilman
Dwight station
Joliet Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Champaign and Grand Boulevard. Straight-line distance: 121.75 mi (195.94 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 Grand Boulevard
Grand Boulevard is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.8139200, -87.6172700 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grand Boulevard (-87.61727, 41.81392)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 210 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.61 | $21.19 | $42.38 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $24.10 | $48.21 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $26.65 | $53.30 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $30.32 | $60.65 |
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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