How far is Champaign, IL from Lakewood, IL?
The driving distance from Champaign, IL to Lakewood, IL is about 184.1 miles (296.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146.1 miles (235.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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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 03h 43m.
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.
City in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Champaign and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Champaign and Lakewood.
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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
108.1 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 83, I 294 Toll North: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street, Wisconsin
1718 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
20.8 mi · 26 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
10.3 mi · 13 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 190 West, I 90: O'Hare International Airport, Chicago, Rockford, River Road
1071 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West Toll, I 90 East: Rockford, Chicago
1534 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 Toll West: Rockford
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
929 ft · 12 sec · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
24.8 mi · 27 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Randall Road
1726 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Crystal Lake, Gilberts, Airport
78 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Randall Road
6.5 mi · 11 min · Randall Road
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Continue on North Randall Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · North Randall Road
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Turn left onto McHenry Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · McHenry Avenue
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Turn left onto Nash Road
87 m · 13 sec · Nash Road
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Continue on Nash Road
1913 ft · 1 min · Nash Road
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Turn left onto Golf Road
1295 ft · 58 sec · Golf Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Country Club Road
593 ft · 29 sec · Country Club Road
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Turn left onto Broadway Avenue
2821 ft · 2 min · Broadway Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Champaign and Lakewood.
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
108 mi · 01h 58m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Champaign and Partly Sunny near Lakewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Champaign to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 184.1 miles (296.2 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?
Peotone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92 miles from Champaign and 92 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146.1 miles (235.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 38 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:34 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.90 one way or $59.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Champaign and Partly Sunny near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Peotone
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 Peotone.
Kankakee
Homewood
Dyer station
Joliet Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Champaign and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 146.1 mi (235.12 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 Lakewood
Lakewood is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.2291900, -88.3550900 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakewood (-88.35509, 42.22919)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 296 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
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 | $4.61 | $29.90 | $59.80 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $34.01 | $68.02 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $37.60 | $75.21 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $42.78 | $85.56 |
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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