How far is Chicago Lawn, IL from Champaign, IL?
The driving distance from Chicago Lawn, IL to Champaign, IL is about 130 miles (209.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.1 miles (190.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m 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.
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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 21m.
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 Chebanse Township, Iroquois County, Illinois, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chicago Lawn and Champaign.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chicago Lawn and Champaign.
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Start on the route
44 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto West 65th Street
1828 ft · 1 min · West 65th Street
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Turn left onto South Kedzie Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Kedzie Avenue
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Turn right onto West Columbus Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Columbus Avenue
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Continue on Southwest Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Southwest Highway
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Turn left onto South Cicero Avenue
2.8 mi · 5 min · South Cicero Avenue
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Continue on Cicero Avenue
6.6 mi · 10 min · Cicero Avenue
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Turn left onto 167th Street
855 ft · 26 sec · 167th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80
3048 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
105.4 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Market Street
1379 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left
29 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Market Street
3.9 mi · 6 min · Market Street
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Turn right onto East Bradley Avenue
1333 ft · 34 sec · East Bradley Avenue
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Turn left onto North Neil Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North Neil Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Neil Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chicago Lawn and Champaign.
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 South
Merge slight left
105 mi · 01h 55m
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 Chicago Lawn and Sunny near Champaign.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chicago Lawn to Champaign?
The road trip is about 130 miles (209.2 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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 62.8 miles from Chicago Lawn and 67.2 miles from Champaign.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.1 miles (190.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 1:46 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.94 one way or $41.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chicago Lawn and Sunny near Champaign.
Stop Ideas Near Clifton
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 Clifton.
Gilman
Kankakee
Dwight station
Pontiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chicago Lawn and Champaign. Straight-line distance: 118.1 mi (190.06 km).
#1 Chicago Lawn
Chicago Lawn is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.7750300, -87.6964400 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Champaign
The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.
| Population | 89,390 |
| Coordinates | 40.1164200, -88.2433800 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Neil Street (-88.243515, 40.11642)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 209 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.56 | $20.94 | $41.88 |
| Mid-grade | $5.19 | $23.81 | $47.62 |
| Premium | $5.75 | $26.39 | $52.78 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $30.12 | $60.24 |
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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