How far is Champaign, IL from Olympia Fields, IL?

The driving distance from Champaign, IL to Olympia Fields, IL is about 108.9 miles (175.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101 miles (162.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m 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
108.86 mi
02h 04m
Flight
101 mi
162.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101 mi
Kilometers
162.55 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.86 mi
Kilometers
175.19 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Olympia Fields
Sun, Apr 19, 10:11 AM CDT
Return by in Champaign
Sun, Apr 19, 12:16 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 Olympia Fields
Sun, Apr 19, 10:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:20 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
Danforth
IL

Township in Iroquois County, Illinois

From Champaign
54.5 mi
01h 02m
To Olympia Fields
54.4 mi
01h 02m

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

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Champaign and Olympia Fields.

  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

    99.7 mi · 1 hr 47 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Lincoln Highway

    1569 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30 East: Lincoln Highway

    577 ft · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Lincoln Highway

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Lincoln Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    2660 ft · 58 sec · Western Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West 207th Street

    15 m · 2 sec · West 207th Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 207th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-57 North
100 mi · 92%
North Market Street
4.25 mi · 4%
Lincoln Highway
3.32 mi · 3%
Western Avenue
0.5 mi
US 30
0.3 mi
North Walnut Street
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

I-57 North

Merge slight left

99.7 mi · 01h 47m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
101 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Danforth
01h 02m from Champaign
Leave By
2:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny leaving Champaign and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Olympia Fields.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Champaign to Olympia Fields?

The road trip is about 108.9 miles (175.2 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Danforth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.5 miles from Champaign and 54.4 miles from Olympia Fields.

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

The direct path is about 101 miles (162.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 2:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.48 one way or $28.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Danforth

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

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

RAIL

Gilman

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

Kankakee

35 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Dwight station

48 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Pontiac station

56 mi away
721 West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Champaign and Olympia Fields. Straight-line distance: 101 mi (162.55 km).

Champaign

#1 Champaign

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

Population89,390
Coordinates40.1164200, -88.2433800
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Olympia Fields

#2 Olympia Fields

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population4,747
Coordinates41.5133700, -87.6742100
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: Champaign (-88.24338, 40.11642)
End: Olympia Fields (-87.67421, 41.51337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.84 gal
14.54 L · about $14.48
Round trip
$28.96
7.68 gal · 29.08 L
Estimated CO2
34.1 kg one way
Round trip: 68.3 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.48 $28.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.33 $32.66
Premium $4.65 $17.87 $35.74
Diesel $5.30 $20.37 $40.73

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 Olympia Fields. The current time is 08:07:07.

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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.