How far is Champaign, IL from Monee, IL?

The driving distance from Champaign, IL to Monee, IL is about 100.7 miles (162 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.8 miles (151 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
100.63 mi
01h 54m
Flight
93.82 mi
150.99 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Champaign.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.82 mi
Kilometers
150.99 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.63 mi
Kilometers
161.95 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monee
Sat, May 2, 4:28 AM CDT
Return by in Champaign
Sat, May 2, 6:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Champaign
2026-05-02T02:34
Arrive Monee
Sat, May 2, 4:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:42 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
Gilman
IL

Human settlement in Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America

From Champaign
50.3 mi
00h 57m
To Monee
50.3 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    94.1 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Manhattan, Monee

    1876 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Monee Manhattan Road

    2760 ft · 1 min · West Monee Manhattan Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Egyptian Trail

    1969 ft · 1 min · South Egyptian Trail

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Court Street

    43 m · 4 sec · West Court Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto West Court Street

    1717 ft · 1 min · West Court Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Linden Avenue

    14 m · 2 sec · South Linden Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Linden Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-57 North
94.4 mi · 94%
North Market Street
4.25 mi · 4%
West Monee Manhattan Road
0.52 mi · 1%
South Egyptian Trail
0.37 mi
Manhattan
0.36 mi
West Court Street
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

I-57 North

Merge slight left

94.1 mi · 01h 41m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
93.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gilman
00h 57m from Champaign
Leave By
2:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Champaign and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Monee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 100.7 miles (162 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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 50.3 miles from Champaign and 50.3 miles from Monee.

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

The direct path is about 93.8 miles (151 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 2:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.39 one way or $26.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around Champaign and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Monee.

Stop Ideas Near Gilman

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

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

RAIL

Gilman

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

Kankakee

41 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Dwight station

51 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Rantoul

53 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Champaign and Monee. Straight-line distance: 93.82 mi (150.99 km).

Champaign

#1 Champaign

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

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

#2 Monee

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population5,029
Coordinates41.4200300, -87.7417100
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: Champaign (-88.24338, 40.11642)
End: Monee (-87.74171, 41.42003)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.55 gal
13.44 L · about $13.39
Round trip
$26.77
7.1 gal · 26.88 L
Estimated CO2
31.5 kg one way
Round trip: 63.1 kg / 139 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.39 $26.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.10 $30.20
Premium $4.65 $16.52 $33.04
Diesel $5.30 $18.83 $37.66

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Champaign and Monee. The current time is 02:34:08.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.