How far is Champaign, IL from Round Lake Park, IL?

The driving distance from Champaign, IL to Round Lake Park, IL is about 180.4 miles (290.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155 miles (249.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
180.44 mi
03h 37m
Flight
155.05 mi
249.53 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.05 mi
Kilometers
249.53 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.44 mi
Kilometers
290.39 km
Drive Time
03h 37m

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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 03h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Round Lake Park
Sun, Apr 19, 7:19 PM CDT
Return by in Champaign
Sun, Apr 19, 10:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Champaign
2026-04-19T15:42
Arrive Round Lake Park
Sun, Apr 19, 7:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Champaign
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Peotone
IL

City in United States of America

From Champaign
90.3 mi
01h 48m
To Round Lake Park
90.2 mi
01h 48m

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
50°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Champaign and Round Lake Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Champaign and Round Lake Park.

  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

    108.1 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 83, I 294 Toll North: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street, Wisconsin

    1718 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    20.8 mi · 26 min · Tri-State Tollway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    32.5 mi · 40 min · Tri-State Tollway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 176: Rockland Road

    1301 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on IL 176: Libertyville

    39 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Rockland Road

    1895 ft · 42 sec · Rockland Road

  15. 15

    Continue on East Park Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East Park Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Milwaukee Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Milwaukee Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Peterson Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Peterson Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Old Peterson Road

    864 ft · 15 sec · Old Peterson Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Antioch Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Antioch Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Ivanhoe Road

    1418 ft · 27 sec · Ivanhoe Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Belvidere Road

    2 mi · 3 min · East Belvidere Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Hainesville Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Hainesville Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    2343 ft · 53 sec · East Washington Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Fairlawn Drive

    20 m · 3 sec · Fairlawn Drive

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fairlawn Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Champaign and Round Lake Park.

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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-57 North
108 mi · 60%
Tri-State Tollway
53.3 mi · 30%
North Market Street
4.25 mi · 2%
Antioch Road
2.73 mi · 2%
East Belvidere Road
1.96 mi · 1%
East Park Avenue
1.88 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.4 mi
155 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Peotone
01h 48m from Champaign
Leave By
9:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny leaving Champaign and Mostly Sunny near Round Lake Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Champaign to Round Lake Park?

The road trip is about 180.4 miles (290.4 km) and usually takes 03h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Peotone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.3 miles from Champaign and 90.2 miles from Round Lake Park.

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

The direct path is about 155 miles (249.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.02 one way or $48.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.6 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 Round Lake Park.

Stop Ideas Near Peotone

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

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

RAIL

Kankakee

25 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Homewood

27 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
RAIL

Dyer station

29 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

33 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Champaign and Round Lake Park. Straight-line distance: 155.05 mi (249.53 km).

Champaign

#1 Champaign

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

Population89,390
Coordinates40.1164200, -88.2433800
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
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#2 Round Lake Park

Village in the United States

Population7,731
Coordinates42.3569700, -88.0767500
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Start: Champaign (-88.24338, 40.11642)
End: Round Lake Park (-88.07675, 42.35697)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 290 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.37 gal
24.1 L · about $24.02
Round trip
$48.04
12.74 gal · 48.2 L
Estimated CO2
56.6 kg one way
Round trip: 113.2 kg / 250 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.02 $48.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.09 $54.18
Premium $4.65 $29.65 $59.29
Diesel $5.30 $33.79 $67.57

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 Round Lake Park. The current time is 15:42:18.

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.