How far is Champaign, IL from Lake Summerset, IL?
The driving distance from Champaign, IL to Lake Summerset, IL is about 208.5 miles (335.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 172.1 miles (277 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 04h 02m.
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.
Village in Illinois, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Champaign and Lake Summerset.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Champaign and Lake Summerset.
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Start on North Neil Street
13 m · 6 sec · North Neil Street
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Turn right onto West University Avenue
141 m · 17 sec · West University Avenue
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Turn right onto North Randolph Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North Randolph Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Bradley Avenue
140 m · 13 sec · West Bradley Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Bloomington Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Bloomington Road
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Turn right onto North Prospect Avenue
1327 ft · 39 sec · North Prospect Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 74 West: Bloomington
1635 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
52.6 mi · 57 min
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Continue straight
1.5 km · 59 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North: Rockford
119.9 mi · 2 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 20 West: Freeport, Rockford
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
9.9 mi · 11 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1382 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right
35 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto South Meridian Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Meridian Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Meridian Road
46 m · 9 sec · North Meridian Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Meridian Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · North Meridian Road
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Turn left onto Trask Bridge Road
9 mi · 12 min · Trask Bridge Road
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Continue on Center Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Center Road
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Turn left onto Freeport Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · Freeport Road
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Turn right onto Best Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Best Road
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Turn left onto Lake Summerset Road
599 ft · 28 sec · Lake Summerset Road
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Turn right onto Pier Drive
1.6 km · 4 min · Pier Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pier Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Champaign and Lake Summerset.
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 39 North
Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North: Rockford
120 mi · 02h 09m
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.
Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny leaving Champaign and Mostly Sunny near Lake Summerset.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Champaign to Lake Summerset?
The road trip is about 208.5 miles (335.6 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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?
Tonica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.3 miles from Champaign and 104.3 miles from Lake Summerset.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 172.1 miles (277 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.4 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.75 one way or $55.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny around Champaign and Mostly Sunny near Lake Summerset.
Stop Ideas Near Tonica
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 Tonica.
Mendota station
Princeton
Pontiac station
Dwight station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Champaign and Lake Summerset. Straight-line distance: 172.15 mi (277.05 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 Lake Summerset
Census designated place
| Population | 2,048 |
| Coordinates | 42.4544600, -89.3895600 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Summerset (-89.38956, 42.45446)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 336 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 36m |
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 | $27.75 | $55.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.30 | $62.60 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.25 | $68.51 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $39.04 | $78.07 |
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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