How far is Champaign, IL from South Shore, IL?
The driving distance from Champaign, IL to South Shore, IL is about 128 miles (206 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.9 miles (191.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Champaign and South Shore.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Champaign and South Shore.
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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
117.8 mi · 2 hr 11 min
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Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Dan Ryan Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward 87th Street
1067 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto South State Street
730 ft · 18 sec · South State Street
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Turn right onto East 87th Street
2 mi · 4 min · East 87th Street
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Turn left onto South Stony Island Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Stony Island Avenue
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Turn right onto East 75th Street
1962 ft · 44 sec · East 75th Street
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Turn left onto South Baldwin Avenue
667 ft · 31 sec · South Baldwin Avenue
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Turn right onto East 74th Street
47 m · 12 sec · East 74th Street
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Turn left onto South Euclid Avenue
144 m · 21 sec · South Euclid Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Euclid Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Champaign and South Shore.
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
118 mi · 02h 11m
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.
Sunny leaving Champaign and Sunny near South Shore.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Champaign to South Shore?
The road trip is about 128 miles (206 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?
Chebanse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64 miles from Champaign and 64 miles from South Shore.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.9 miles (191.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:30 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.32 one way or $40.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Champaign and Sunny near South Shore.
Stop Ideas Near Chebanse
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 Chebanse.
Kankakee
Gilman
Dwight station
Joliet Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Champaign and South Shore. Straight-line distance: 118.89 mi (191.33 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 South Shore
South Shore is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.7619800, -87.5778300 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Shore (-87.57783, 41.76198)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 206 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
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 | $4.50 | $20.32 | $40.63 |
| Mid-grade | $5.12 | $23.13 | $46.27 |
| Premium | $5.68 | $25.66 | $51.32 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $29.47 | $58.95 |
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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