How far is Champaign, IL from Morton Grove, IL?

The driving distance from Champaign, IL to Morton Grove, IL is about 149.6 miles (240.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.1 miles (217.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
149.64 mi
02h 59m
Flight
135.1 mi
217.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.1 mi
Kilometers
217.42 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.64 mi
Kilometers
240.82 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morton Grove
Sun, Apr 19, 11:07 AM CDT
Return by in Champaign
Sun, Apr 19, 2:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Champaign
2026-04-19T08:07
Arrive Morton Grove
Sun, Apr 19, 11:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:32 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

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
Aroma Park
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Champaign
74.9 mi
01h 29m
To Morton Grove
74.8 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph WNW
Destination
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Champaign and Morton Grove.

  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

    117.8 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Dan Ryan Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

  10. 10

    Continue on Kennedy Expressway

    8.2 mi · 12 min · Kennedy Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Edens Expressway

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Edens Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 58 West

    1273 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto West Dempster Street

    1 mi · 3 min · West Dempster Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Fernald Avenue

    35 m · 5 sec · Fernald Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fernald Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-57 North
118 mi · 79%
Kennedy Expressway
8.16 mi · 5%
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
7.9 mi · 5%
Edens Expressway
6.2 mi · 4%
North Market Street
4.25 mi · 3%
Dan Ryan Expressway
3.33 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I-57 North

Merge slight left

118 mi · 02h 11m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.5 mi
135.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Aroma Park
01h 29m from Champaign
Leave By
12:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny leaving Champaign and Mostly Sunny near Morton Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Champaign to Morton Grove?

The road trip is about 149.6 miles (240.8 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Aroma Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.9 miles from Champaign and 74.8 miles from Morton Grove.

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

The direct path is about 135.1 miles (217.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 12:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.91 one way or $39.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny around Champaign and Mostly Sunny near Morton Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Aroma Park

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

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

RAIL

Kankakee

6 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Gilman

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

Dwight station

52 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Dyer station

53 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Champaign and Morton Grove. Straight-line distance: 135.1 mi (217.42 km).

Champaign

#1 Champaign

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

Population89,390
Coordinates40.1164200, -88.2433800
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Morton Grove

#2 Morton Grove

Village in United States of America

Population22,564
Coordinates42.0405900, -87.7825600
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Start: Champaign (-88.24338, 40.11642)
End: Morton Grove (-87.78256, 42.04059)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 241 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.28 gal
19.99 L · about $19.91
Round trip
$39.82
10.56 gal · 39.98 L
Estimated CO2
46.9 kg one way
Round trip: 93.8 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.91 $39.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.46 $44.91
Premium $4.65 $24.57 $49.15
Diesel $5.30 $28.01 $56.01

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Champaign and Morton Grove. The current time is 08:07:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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