How far is Champaign, IL from Lisle, IL?

The driving distance from Champaign, IL to Lisle, IL is about 131 miles (210.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.8 miles (187.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
130.99 mi
02h 42m
Flight
116.74 mi
187.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.74 mi
Kilometers
187.87 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.99 mi
Kilometers
210.8 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lisle
Thu, Apr 23, 7:09 AM CDT
Return by in Champaign
Thu, Apr 23, 9:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Champaign
2026-04-23T04:26
Arrive Lisle
Thu, Apr 23, 7:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:06 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
Chebanse
IL

Village in United States of America

From Champaign
65.6 mi
01h 21m
To Lisle
65.4 mi
01h 21m

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
81°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 Lisle.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Neil Street

    13 m · 9 sec · North Neil Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East University Avenue

    73 m · 12 sec · East University Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Walnut Street

    1377 ft · 45 sec · North Walnut Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Washington Street

    77 m · 13 sec · East Washington Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Market Street

    4.3 mi · 7 min · North Market Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I-57 North: Kankakee

    1642 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    77.5 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Bourbonnais Parkway

    2050 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Bourbonnais Parkway

    3273 ft · 1 min · Bourbonnais Parkway

  10. 10

    Turn right

    18.2 mi · 26 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Steger Road

    1196 ft · 55 sec · West Steger Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Wolf Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Wolf Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on East Maple Street

    1471 ft · 27 sec · East Maple Street

  15. 15

    Continue on West Lincoln Highway

    135 m · 10 sec · West Lincoln Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Cedar Road

    2.4 mi · 6 min · North Cedar Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Maple Road

    1060 ft · 18 sec · Maple Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs

    3244 ft · 57 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    18.1 mi · 21 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 34: Ogden Avenue

    1604 ft · 39 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on US 34: Lisle

    23 m · 4 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Ogden Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Ogden Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Main Street

    13 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-57 North
77.8 mi · 59%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
18.1 mi · 14%
North Market Street
4.25 mi · 3%
Lincoln Highway
3.78 mi · 3%
North Cedar Road
2.38 mi · 2%
Wolf Road
2.3 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I-57 North

Merge slight left

77.5 mi · 01h 23m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
116.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chebanse
01h 21m from Champaign
Leave By
1:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Champaign and Mostly Sunny near Lisle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 131 miles (210.8 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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 65.6 miles from Champaign and 65.4 miles from Lisle.

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

The direct path is about 116.8 miles (187.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 1:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.42 one way or $34.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chebanse

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chebanse, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Kankakee

13 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Gilman

28 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Dwight station

45 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

60 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Champaign and Lisle. Straight-line distance: 116.74 mi (187.87 km).

Champaign

#1 Champaign

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

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

#2 Lisle

Town in Illinois

Population23,153
Coordinates41.8011400, -88.0747900
Altitude205
CountryUnited States
Start: Champaign (-88.24338, 40.11642)
End: Lisle (-88.07479, 41.80114)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.62 gal
17.5 L · about $17.42
Round trip
$34.84
9.24 gal · 35 L
Estimated CO2
41.1 kg one way
Round trip: 82.1 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.42 $34.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.65 $39.30
Premium $4.65 $21.50 $43.00
Diesel $5.30 $24.50 $49.01

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 Lisle. The current time is 04:26:50.

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.