How far is Champaign, IL from Morgan Park, IL?

The driving distance from Champaign, IL to Morgan Park, IL is about 119.7 miles (192.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.8 miles (181.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
119.68 mi
02h 17m
Flight
112.83 mi
181.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.83 mi
Kilometers
181.59 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.68 mi
Kilometers
192.61 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morgan Park
Tue, Nov 10, 12:01 PM CST
Return by in Champaign
Tue, Nov 10, 2:18 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Champaign
2026-11-10T09:43
Arrive Morgan Park
Tue, Nov 10, 12:01 PM CST
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM CST

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

Leave by
1:54 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Champaign
9:30 PM CST
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Clifton
IL

Village in Chebanse Township, Iroquois County, Illinois, USA

From Champaign
59.8 mi
01h 08m
To Morgan Park
59.8 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Champaign and Morgan Park.

  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

    114.1 mi · 2 hr 6 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Monterey Avenue, 111th Street

    1265 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto South Hamlet Avenue

    76 m · 14 sec · South Hamlet Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West 112th Place

    90 m · 8 sec · West 112th Place

  11. 11

    Continue on West Monterey Avenue

    1411 ft · 36 sec · West Monterey Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left

    25 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    94 m · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-57 North
114 mi · 96%
North Market Street
4.25 mi · 4%
West Monterey Avenue
0.27 mi
North Walnut Street
0.26 mi
Monterey Avenue
0.24 mi
West 112th Place
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

I-57 North

Merge slight left

114 mi · 02h 06m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
112.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clifton
01h 08m from Champaign
Leave By
1:54 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Champaign and Sunny near Morgan Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Champaign to Morgan Park?

The road trip is about 119.7 miles (192.6 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Clifton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.8 miles from Champaign and 59.8 miles from Morgan Park.

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

The direct path is about 112.8 miles (181.6 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:54 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.97 one way or $37.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Champaign and Sunny near Morgan Park.

Stop Ideas Near Clifton

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

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

RAIL

Gilman

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

Kankakee

21 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Dwight station

45 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Pontiac station

59 mi away
721 West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Champaign and Morgan Park. Straight-line distance: 112.83 mi (181.59 km).

Champaign

#1 Champaign

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

Population89,390
Coordinates40.1164200, -88.2433800
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
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#2 Morgan Park

Morgan Park is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.6903100, -87.6667200
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Start: Champaign (-88.24338, 40.11642)
End: Morgan Park (-87.66672, 41.69031)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 193 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.22 gal
15.99 L · about $18.97
Round trip
$37.94
8.44 gal · 31.98 L
Estimated CO2
37.5 kg one way
Round trip: 75 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.50 $18.97 $37.94
Mid-grade $5.12 $21.60 $43.20
Premium $5.68 $23.96 $47.91
Diesel $6.52 $27.52 $55.04

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Champaign and Morgan Park. The current time is 09:43:17.

Distance to Other Cities

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