How far is Champaign, IL from Kewanee, IL?

The driving distance from Champaign, IL to Kewanee, IL is about 140.6 miles (226.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.7 miles (189.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m 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
140.55 mi
02h 49m
Flight
117.68 mi
189.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.68 mi
Kilometers
189.38 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.55 mi
Kilometers
226.2 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kewanee
Thu, Apr 23, 5:06 AM CDT
Return by in Champaign
Thu, Apr 23, 7:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Champaign
2026-04-23T02:16
Arrive Kewanee
Thu, Apr 23, 5:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:50 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
Goodfield
IL

Village mostly in Woodford County, Illinois, USA

From Champaign
70.2 mi
01h 24m
To Kewanee
70.3 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Champaign and Kewanee.

  1. 1

    Start on North Neil Street

    13 m · 6 sec · North Neil Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West University Avenue

    141 m · 17 sec · West University Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Randolph Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Randolph Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Bradley Avenue

    140 m · 13 sec · West Bradley Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Bloomington Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Bloomington Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Prospect Avenue

    1327 ft · 39 sec · North Prospect Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 74 West: Bloomington

    1635 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    52.6 mi · 57 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria

    28.4 mi · 31 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 474 West: Moline, Rock Island

    14 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 74 West: Moline, Rock Island

    1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    14.9 mi · 16 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Canton, Kewanee

    1582 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Canton, Elmwood, Kewanee

    34 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto North Bell School Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Bell School Road

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    20.6 mi · 33 min

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right

    5.3 mi · 9 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    5 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 West
97.2 mi · 69%
North Bell School Road
22 mi · 16%
I 474 West
14 mi · 10%
North Randolph Street
0.75 mi · 1%
Bloomington Road
0.66 mi
Canton
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

I 74 West

Merge slight left

52.6 mi · 00h 57m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.9 mi
117.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goodfield
01h 24m from Champaign
Leave By
12:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Champaign and Mostly Sunny near Kewanee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Champaign to Kewanee?

The road trip is about 140.6 miles (226.2 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Goodfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.2 miles from Champaign and 70.3 miles from Kewanee.

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

The direct path is about 117.7 miles (189.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.70 one way or $37.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Champaign and Mostly Sunny near Kewanee.

Stop Ideas Near Goodfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Goodfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 8.1 mi away

Allentown City Hall

Tremont , IL
15881 Uhlman Rd, Tremont, IL 61568
Historical landmark
Village of Morton- Village Hall
Meeting point 10 mi away

Village of Morton- Village Hall

Morton , IL
120 N Main St, Morton, IL 61550
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City Hall,City government office,Government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Goodfield.

RAIL

Uptown Station

28 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

35 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway
RAIL

Lincoln

54 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Pontiac station

61 mi away
721 West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Champaign and Kewanee. Straight-line distance: 117.68 mi (189.38 km).

Champaign

#1 Champaign

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

Population89,390
Coordinates40.1164200, -88.2433800
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Kewanee

#2 Kewanee

City in Henry County, Illinois, United States

Population12,174
Coordinates41.2455900, -89.9248300
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Champaign (-88.24338, 40.11642)
End: Kewanee (-89.92483, 41.24559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 226 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.96 gal
18.77 L · about $18.70
Round trip
$37.41
9.92 gal · 37.54 L
Estimated CO2
44.1 kg one way
Round trip: 88.2 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.70 $37.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.09 $42.19
Premium $4.65 $23.08 $46.17
Diesel $5.30 $26.31 $52.62

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Champaign and Kewanee. The current time is 02:16:35.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.