How far is Champaign, IL from Summit, IL?
The driving distance from Champaign, IL to Summit, IL is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.7 miles (189.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m 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
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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 33m.
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.
Village in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Champaign and Summit.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Champaign and Summit.
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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
101.2 mi · 1 hr 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Vollmer Road
1475 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Vollmer Road West
159 m · 17 sec
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Turn right onto Vollmer Road
1892 ft · 40 sec · Vollmer Road
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Turn left onto Cicero Avenue
8.7 mi · 14 min · Cicero Avenue
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Turn left onto Cal Sag Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Cal Sag Road
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Continue on West Calumet Sag Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Calumet Sag Road
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Continue on West College Drive
1.4 mi · 2 min · West College Drive
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Turn right onto Harlem Avenue
7.2 mi · 11 min · Harlem Avenue
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Turn left onto 63rd Street
1.1 km · 2 min · 63rd Street
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Turn right onto South Archer Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · South Archer Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Archer Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Champaign and Summit.
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
101 mi · 01h 49m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Champaign and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain near Summit.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Champaign to Summit?
The road trip is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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 63.8 miles from Champaign and 63.8 miles from Summit.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.7 miles (189.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:22 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.14 one way or $40.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Champaign and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain near Summit.
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 Summit. Straight-line distance: 117.69 mi (189.4 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 Summit
Summit is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.7880900, -87.8103300 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
End: Summit (-87.81033, 41.78809)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 205 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 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 | $4.48 | $20.14 | $40.28 |
| Mid-grade | $5.09 | $22.90 | $45.80 |
| Premium | $5.65 | $25.43 | $50.86 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $29.28 | $58.55 |
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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