How far is Champaign, IL from Lakewood Shores, IL?
The driving distance from Champaign, IL to Lakewood Shores, IL is about 95 miles (152.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.7 miles (129.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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 02h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Champaign and Lakewood Shores.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Champaign and Lakewood Shores.
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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
66.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45, US 52: Kankakee
1575 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight right
83 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto South Schuyler Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · South Schuyler Avenue
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Turn left onto South East Avenue
2892 ft · 49 sec · South East Avenue
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Turn slight left onto West Water Street
2254 ft · 44 sec · West Water Street
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Turn right onto South Wall Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Wall Street
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Continue on North Wall Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Wall Street
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Continue on County Road North 303 West
7.8 mi · 14 min · County Road North 303 West
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Turn right onto Warner Bridge Rd North 7000W Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Warner Bridge Rd North 7000W Road
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Turn left
7.5 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto Hintze Road
1 mi · 4 min · Hintze Road
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Continue on Lakewood Drive
1316 ft · 1 min · Lakewood Drive
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Turn right onto Wood Street
116 m · 22 sec · Wood Street
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Turn left onto Robert Street
1914 ft · 1 min · Robert Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Robert Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Champaign and Lakewood Shores.
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
66.9 mi · 01h 12m
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.
Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny leaving Champaign and Sunny near Lakewood Shores.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Champaign to Lakewood Shores?
The road trip is about 95 miles (152.9 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?
Gilman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.5 miles from Champaign and 47.5 miles from Lakewood Shores.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.7 miles (129.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 2:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.63 one way or $25.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny around Champaign and Sunny near Lakewood Shores.
Stop Ideas Near Gilman
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 Gilman.
Gilman
Kankakee
Dwight station
Rantoul
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Champaign and Lakewood Shores. Straight-line distance: 80.68 mi (129.84 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 Shores
Census designated place
| Population | 1,347 |
| Coordinates | 41.2817000, -88.1447800 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakewood Shores (-88.14478, 41.2817)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 153 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $12.63 | $25.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.25 | $28.50 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.59 | $31.18 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.77 | $35.54 |
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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