How far is Champaign, IL from Oakbrook Terrace, IL?
The driving distance from Champaign, IL to Oakbrook Terrace, IL is about 138.8 miles (223.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.7 miles (194.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Kankakee County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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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 Oakbrook Terrace.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Champaign and Oakbrook Terrace.
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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
73 m · 12 sec · East University Avenue
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Turn left onto North Walnut Street
1377 ft · 45 sec · North Walnut Street
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Turn right onto East Washington Street
77 m · 13 sec · East Washington Street
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Turn left onto North Market Street
4.3 mi · 7 min · North Market Street
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Take the ramp right toward I-57 North: Kankakee
1642 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
108.1 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 83, I 294 Toll North: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street, Wisconsin
1718 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
20.1 mi · 25 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West Toll: Aurora
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on 22nd Street (Cermak Road)
1131 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight right onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
2205 ft · 27 sec · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward 22nd Street, Cermak Road
1440 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto West 22nd Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West 22nd Street
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Turn right onto MacArthur Drive
676 ft · 33 sec · MacArthur Drive
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Turn right onto Karban Road
555 ft · 28 sec · Karban Road
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Turn left onto Halsey Road
123 m · 18 sec · Halsey Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Halsey Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Champaign and Oakbrook Terrace.
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-57 North
Merge slight left
108 mi · 01h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Champaign and Mostly Sunny near Oakbrook Terrace.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Champaign to Oakbrook Terrace?
The road trip is about 138.8 miles (223.4 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?
Otto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.4 miles from Champaign and 69.3 miles from Oakbrook Terrace.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.7 miles (194.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 1:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.48 one way or $36.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Champaign and Mostly Sunny near Oakbrook Terrace.
Stop Ideas Near Otto
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 Otto.
Kankakee
Gilman
Dwight station
Joliet Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Champaign and Oakbrook Terrace. Straight-line distance: 120.66 mi (194.18 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 Oakbrook Terrace
City in DuPage County, Illinois
| Population | 2,094 |
| Coordinates | 41.8500300, -87.9645100 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oakbrook Terrace (-87.96451, 41.85003)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 223 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $18.48 | $36.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.84 | $41.68 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.80 | $45.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.99 | $51.98 |
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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