How far is Champaign, IL from Manteno, IL?

The driving distance from Champaign, IL to Manteno, IL is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.3 miles (130.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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
85.57 mi
01h 39m
Flight
81.28 mi
130.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.28 mi
Kilometers
130.81 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.57 mi
Kilometers
137.71 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manteno
Tue, May 12, 8:07 PM CDT
Return by in Champaign
Tue, May 12, 9:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Champaign
2026-05-12T18:27
Arrive Manteno
Tue, May 12, 8:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:12 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
Onarga
IL

Village in Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America

From Champaign
42.8 mi
00h 49m
To Manteno
42.8 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 21 mph S
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Patchy Frost then Rain Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    74.5 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 50: Bradley, Bourbonnais

    1942 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on IL 50: Bradley, Bourbonnais

    62 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Kinzie Avenue

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Kinzie Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on South Locust Street

    1 km · 1 min · South Locust Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East 2nd Street

    32 m · 5 sec · East 2nd Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-57 North
74.8 mi · 87%
Kinzie Avenue
5.08 mi · 6%
North Market Street
4.25 mi · 5%
South Locust Street
0.65 mi · 1%
IL 50
0.41 mi
North Walnut Street
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

I-57 North

Merge slight left

74.5 mi · 01h 20m

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
01h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
81.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Onarga
00h 49m from Champaign
Leave By
3:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Champaign and Patchy Frost then Rain Likely near Manteno.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Onarga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.8 miles from Champaign and 42.8 miles from Manteno.

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

The direct path is about 81.3 miles (130.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 3:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.39 one way or $22.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Champaign and Patchy Frost then Rain Likely near Manteno.

Stop Ideas Near Onarga

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Onarga, 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 Onarga.

RAIL

Gilman

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

Kankakee

46 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

47 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Dwight station

55 mi away
119 West Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Champaign and Manteno. Straight-line distance: 81.28 mi (130.81 km).

Champaign

#1 Champaign

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

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

#2 Manteno

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population8,892
Coordinates41.2505900, -87.8314300
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Start: Champaign (-88.24338, 40.11642)
End: Manteno (-87.83143, 41.25059)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.02 gal
11.43 L · about $11.39
Round trip
$22.78
6.04 gal · 22.86 L
Estimated CO2
26.8 kg one way
Round trip: 53.7 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.39 $22.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.84 $25.69
Premium $4.65 $14.06 $28.11
Diesel $5.30 $16.02 $32.04

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Champaign and Manteno. The current time is 18:27:51.

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.