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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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.
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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
3.2 mi · 7 min · East University Avenue
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Continue straight
2205 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 74 East: Danville
1918 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
123.3 mi · 2 hr 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Louisville
2407 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
100 mi · 1 hr 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 62 East, SR 265 Toll East: Jeffersonville, Port of Indiana
1237 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
7 mi · 8 min
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Continue on Gene Snyder Freeway
12.7 mi · 15 min · Gene Snyder Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Shelbyville, Lexington
1359 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
87.5 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Continue straight
56.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25, US 25E: Corbin, Barbourville
1752 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Corbin Bypass
2 mi · 3 min · Corbin Bypass
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Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway
30.7 mi · 37 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway
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Continue on Bob Madon Bypass
5.3 mi · 7 min · Bob Madon Bypass
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Continue on Wilderness Road
5.2 mi · 6 min · Wilderness Road
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Continue on Pineville Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Pineville Road
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Continue on 12th Street
1 mi · 1 min · 12th Street
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Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway
3.3 mi · 6 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway
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Continue on US 25E
7.1 mi · 10 min · US 25E
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Turn left onto Appalachian Highway
28.4 mi · 33 min · Appalachian Highway
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Continue on Olen R. Marshall Bridge
1762 ft · 23 sec · Olen R. Marshall Bridge
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Continue on Davy Crockett Parkway
822 ft · 11 sec · Davy Crockett Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 343 South: Morristown, Morristown Central Business District
1677 ft · 46 sec
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Turn straight onto Buffalo Trail
2.7 mi · 5 min · Buffalo Trail
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Continue on North Cumberland Street
2672 ft · 1 min · North Cumberland Street
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Turn right onto West 1st North Street
610 ft · 16 sec · West 1st North Street
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Turn right onto North Henry Street
38 m · 6 sec · North Henry Street
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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.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Anchorage.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Champaign and Morristown. Straight-line distance: 380.61 mi (612.54 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 Morristown
Town in Morris County, New Jersey, USA
| Population | 30,275 |
| Coordinates | 36.2139800, -83.2948900 |
| Altitude | 397 |
| Country | United States |
End: Morristown (-83.29489, 36.21398)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 779 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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