How far is Champaign, IL from Morristown, TN?

The driving distance from Champaign, IL to Morristown, TN is about 484 miles (778.9 km), with a travel time of about 09h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 380.6 miles (612.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
483.96 mi
09h 07m
Flight
380.61 mi
612.54 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
380.61 mi
Kilometers
612.54 km
Flight Time
00h 45m

Driving Distance

Road route
483.96 mi
Kilometers
778.86 km
Drive Time
09h 07m

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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 09h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morristown
Wed, Sep 23, 8:07 PM EDT
Return by in Champaign
Thu, Sep 24, 4:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Champaign
2026-09-23T10:00
Arrive Morristown
Wed, Sep 23, 7:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
09h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:07 PM to 5:37 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
5:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Champaign
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Anchorage
KY

Small city in Kentucky, USA

From Champaign
241.5 mi
04h 33m
To Morristown
242.5 mi
04h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph NE
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Neil Street

    13 m · 9 sec · North Neil Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East University Avenue

    3.2 mi · 7 min · East University Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    2205 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 East: Danville

    1918 ft · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    123.3 mi · 2 hr 14 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Louisville

    2407 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    100 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 62 East, SR 265 Toll East: Jeffersonville, Port of Indiana

    1237 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    7 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Gene Snyder Freeway

    12.7 mi · 15 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Shelbyville, Lexington

    1359 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    87.5 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    56.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25, US 25E: Corbin, Barbourville

    1752 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Corbin Bypass

    2 mi · 3 min · Corbin Bypass

  16. 16

    Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

    30.7 mi · 37 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue on Bob Madon Bypass

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Bob Madon Bypass

  18. 18

    Continue on Wilderness Road

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Wilderness Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Pineville Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · Pineville Road

  20. 20

    Continue on 12th Street

    1 mi · 1 min · 12th Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway

  23. 23

    Continue on US 25E

    7.1 mi · 10 min · US 25E

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Appalachian Highway

    28.4 mi · 33 min · Appalachian Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Olen R. Marshall Bridge

    1762 ft · 23 sec · Olen R. Marshall Bridge

  26. 26

    Continue on Davy Crockett Parkway

    822 ft · 11 sec · Davy Crockett Parkway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 343 South: Morristown, Morristown Central Business District

    1677 ft · 46 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Buffalo Trail

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Buffalo Trail

  29. 29

    Continue on North Cumberland Street

    2672 ft · 1 min · North Cumberland Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto West 1st North Street

    610 ft · 16 sec · West 1st North Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto North Henry Street

    38 m · 6 sec · North Henry Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Henry Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
32 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
144 mi · 30%
I 74 East
124 mi · 26%
I 65 South
100 mi · 21%
Cumberland Gap Parkway
37.4 mi · 8%
Appalachian Highway
28.4 mi · 6%
Gene Snyder Freeway
12.7 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 74 East

Merge slight left

123 mi · 02h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
09h 07m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+103.4 mi
380.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Anchorage
04h 33m from Champaign
Leave By
5:46 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Cloudy leaving Champaign and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Morristown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 484 miles (778.9 km) and usually takes 09h 07m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Anchorage is a useful midpoint, sitting about 241.5 miles from Champaign and 242.5 miles from Morristown.

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

The direct path is about 380.6 miles (612.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 103.4 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $83.83 one way or $167.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 151.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Champaign and Morristown, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Champaign and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Morristown.

Stop Ideas Near Anchorage

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

20 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Champaign and Morristown. Straight-line distance: 380.61 mi (612.54 km).

Champaign

#1 Champaign

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

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

#2 Morristown

Town in Morris County, New Jersey, USA

Population30,275
Coordinates36.2139800, -83.2948900
Altitude397
CountryUnited States
Start: Champaign (-88.24338, 40.11642)
End: Morristown (-83.29489, 36.21398)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 779 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.08 gal
64.65 L · about $83.83
Round trip
$167.66
34.16 gal · 129.3 L
Estimated CO2
151.8 kg one way
Round trip: 303.6 kg / 669 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.91 $83.83 $167.66
Mid-grade $5.48 $93.60 $187.20
Premium $6.03 $102.96 $205.92
Diesel $6.78 $115.84 $231.67

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 · Sep 22, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Champaign, IL and Morristown, TN. The current time in Champaign is 10:00:46, although it is 11:00:46 in Morristown.

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.