How far is Champaign, IL from Romeoville, IL?

The driving distance from Champaign, IL to Romeoville, IL is about 121.5 miles (195.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.1 miles (170.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
121.53 mi
02h 36m
Flight
106.09 mi
170.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.09 mi
Kilometers
170.74 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.53 mi
Kilometers
195.58 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Romeoville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:02 AM CDT
Return by in Champaign
Thu, Apr 23, 7:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Champaign
2026-04-23T02:25
Arrive Romeoville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:16 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

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
Clifton
IL

Village in Chebanse Township, Iroquois County, Illinois, USA

From Champaign
60.8 mi
01h 18m
To Romeoville
60.7 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    77.5 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Bourbonnais Parkway

    2050 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Bourbonnais Parkway

    3273 ft · 1 min · Bourbonnais Parkway

  10. 10

    Turn right

    10.1 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Joliet Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Joliet Road

  12. 12

    Continue on West Arsenal Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Arsenal Road

  13. 13

    Continue on West Joliet Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · West Joliet Road

  14. 14

    Continue on US Route 52

    1.2 mi · 2 min · US Route 52

  15. 15

    Continue on South State Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South State Street

  16. 16

    Continue on West North Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West North Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Manhattan Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Manhattan Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Manhattan Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Manhattan Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Gardner Street

    1482 ft · 41 sec · Gardner Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Doris Avenue

    686 ft · 16 sec · Doris Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Chicago Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Chicago Street

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Chicago Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Chicago Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Ruby Street

    842 ft · 24 sec · Ruby Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Broadway Street

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Broadway Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Independence Boulevard

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Independence Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Belmont Drive

    2564 ft · 1 min · Belmont Drive

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Kingston Drive

    13 m · 2 sec · Kingston Drive

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kingston Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-57 North
77.8 mi · 64%
Manhattan Road
5.29 mi · 4%
West Joliet Road
4.38 mi · 4%
North Market Street
4.25 mi · 3%
Broadway Street
4.06 mi · 3%
Independence Boulevard
3.74 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I-57 North

Merge slight left

77.5 mi · 01h 23m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
106.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clifton
01h 18m from Champaign
Leave By
1:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Champaign and Mostly Sunny near Romeoville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 121.5 miles (195.6 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Clifton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.8 miles from Champaign and 60.7 miles from Romeoville.

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

The direct path is about 106.1 miles (170.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.18 one way or $32.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Champaign and Mostly Sunny near Romeoville.

Stop Ideas Near Clifton

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

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

RAIL

Gilman

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

Kankakee

21 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Dwight station

45 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Pontiac station

59 mi away
721 West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Champaign and Romeoville. Straight-line distance: 106.09 mi (170.74 km).

Champaign

#1 Champaign

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

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

#2 Romeoville

Town

Population39,770
Coordinates41.6475300, -88.0895100
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Champaign (-88.24338, 40.11642)
End: Romeoville (-88.08951, 41.64753)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.29 gal
16.23 L · about $16.18
Round trip
$32.36
8.58 gal · 32.46 L
Estimated CO2
38.1 kg one way
Round trip: 76.3 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.18 $32.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.25 $36.49
Premium $4.65 $19.97 $39.93
Diesel $5.30 $22.75 $45.51

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Champaign and Romeoville. The current time is 02:25:54.

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.