How far is Champaign, IL from Minooka, IL?
The driving distance from Champaign, IL to Minooka, IL is about 113.1 miles (182 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.5 miles (148.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.
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.
Township in Iroquois County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Champaign and Minooka.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Champaign and Minooka.
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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
8.9 mi · 16 min · County Road North 303 West
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Continue on State Route 113
7.7 mi · 11 min · State Route 113
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Turn right onto West River Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · West River Road
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Turn left onto West Baltimore Street
78 m · 9 sec · West Baltimore Street
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Turn right onto Stripmine Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Stripmine Road
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Turn right onto Washington Street
2136 ft · 33 sec · Washington Street
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Take the ramp straight
2274 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight right
7.9 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Bluff Road
1431 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left
26 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto West Bluff Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Bluff Road
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Turn left onto West Eames Street
1 km · 1 min · West Eames Street
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Turn right onto Tryon Street
1322 ft · 26 sec · Tryon Street
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Turn straight onto Knapp Street
1272 ft · 26 sec · Knapp Street
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Continue on Ford Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Ford Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Ford Road
751 ft · 15 sec · Ford Road
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Continue on McEvilly Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · McEvilly Road
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Turn right onto Wabena Avenue
2702 ft · 1 min · Wabena Avenue
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Turn left onto Mondamin Street
125 m · 15 sec · Mondamin Street
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Continue on Mondamin Street
117 m · 18 sec · Mondamin Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mondamin Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Champaign and Minooka.
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 Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Champaign and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Minooka.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Champaign to Minooka?
The road trip is about 113.1 miles (182 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?
Ashkum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.5 miles from Champaign and 56.5 miles from Minooka.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.5 miles (148.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 1:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.05 one way or $30.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy around Champaign and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Minooka.
Stop Ideas Near Ashkum
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 Ashkum.
Gilman
Kankakee
Dwight station
Pontiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Champaign and Minooka. Straight-line distance: 92.52 mi (148.89 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 Minooka
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 11,456 |
| Coordinates | 41.4553100, -88.2617300 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: Minooka (-88.26173, 41.45531)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 182 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
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 | $15.05 | $30.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.97 | $33.94 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.57 | $37.14 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.16 | $42.33 |
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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