How far is Champaign, IL from Morrison, IL?
The driving distance from Champaign, IL to Morrison, IL is about 185.7 miles (298.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147.5 miles (237.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 42m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Marshall County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Champaign and Morrison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Champaign and Morrison.
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Start on North Neil Street
13 m · 6 sec · North Neil Street
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Turn right onto West University Avenue
141 m · 17 sec · West University Avenue
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Turn right onto North Randolph Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North Randolph Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Bradley Avenue
140 m · 13 sec · West Bradley Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Bloomington Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Bloomington Road
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Turn right onto North Prospect Avenue
1327 ft · 39 sec · North Prospect Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 74 West: Bloomington
1635 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
52.6 mi · 57 min
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Continue straight
1.5 km · 59 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North: Rockford
72.8 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 34: Mendota, Earlville
1790 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto North 43rd Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · North 43rd Road
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Continue on East 12th Street
2607 ft · 52 sec · East 12th Street
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Turn sharp right onto 4th Avenue
114 m · 16 sec · 4th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
76 m · 7 sec · Lincoln Avenue
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Continue on 12th Street
1016 ft · 28 sec · 12th Street
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Continue on Meriden Street
2622 ft · 59 sec · Meriden Street
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Turn right onto 13th Avenue
2324 ft · 41 sec · 13th Avenue
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Turn left
17.9 mi · 27 min
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Turn left
16.1 mi · 22 min
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Turn left
10 m · 1 sec
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Take the ramp right
1209 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
3224 ft · 39 sec · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
6.7 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Clinton, Rock Falls, Sterling
1 mi · 1 min
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Continue on Lincoln Road
9 mi · 12 min · Lincoln Road
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Continue on East Lincoln Way
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Lincoln Way
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Turn right onto North Cherry Street
41 m · 6 sec · North Cherry Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Cherry Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Champaign and Morrison.
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 39 North
Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North: Rockford
72.8 mi · 01h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Champaign and Sunny near Morrison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Champaign to Morrison?
The road trip is about 185.7 miles (298.9 km) and usually takes 03h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wenona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.8 miles from Champaign and 92.9 miles from Morrison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147.5 miles (237.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.70 one way or $49.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Champaign and Sunny near Morrison.
Stop Ideas Near Wenona
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 Wenona.
Pontiac station
Princeton
Dwight station
Mendota station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Champaign and Morrison. Straight-line distance: 147.5 mi (237.38 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 Morrison
City in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 3,950 |
| Coordinates | 41.8097500, -89.9651200 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
End: Morrison (-89.96512, 41.80975)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 299 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
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 | $24.70 | $49.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.86 | $55.71 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.48 | $60.97 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $34.74 | $69.48 |
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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