How far is Crestwood, IL from Champaign, IL?

The driving distance from Crestwood, IL to Champaign, IL is about 118 miles (189.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.8 miles (175.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
118.01 mi
01h 59m
Flight
108.8 mi
175.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.8 mi
Kilometers
175.09 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.01 mi
Kilometers
189.92 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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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 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Champaign
Mon, Nov 9, 11:54 AM CST
Return by in Crestwood
Mon, Nov 9, 1:53 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crestwood
2026-11-09T09:55
Arrive Champaign
Mon, Nov 9, 11:54 AM CST
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM CST

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

Leave by
2:32 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crestwood
9:30 PM CST
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ashkum
IL

Township in Iroquois County, Illinois

From Crestwood
57.8 mi
00h 59m
To Champaign
60.2 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
62°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM CST
Wind
1 to 6 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Royal Court

    61 m · 11 sec · Royal Court

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Regal Drive

    96 m · 16 sec · Regal Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lamon Avenue

    632 ft · 33 sec · Lamon Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 137th Street

    666 ft · 34 sec · 137th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Cicero Avenue

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Cicero Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 167th Street

    855 ft · 26 sec · 167th Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80

    3048 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    105.4 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Market Street

    1379 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    29 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Market Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Market Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Bradley Avenue

    1333 ft · 34 sec · East Bradley Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Neil Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Neil Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Neil Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
106 mi · 90%
Market Street
4.17 mi · 4%
Cicero Avenue
3.79 mi · 3%
North Neil Street
0.75 mi · 1%
East Bradley Avenue
0.25 mi
167th Street
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
108.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashkum
00h 59m from Crestwood
Leave By
2:32 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Crestwood and Sunny near Champaign.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 118 miles (189.9 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Ashkum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.8 miles from Crestwood and 60.2 miles from Champaign.

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

The direct path is about 108.8 miles (175.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 2:32 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.80 one way or $37.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ashkum

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

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

RAIL

Gilman

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

Kankakee

28 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Dwight station

46 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Pontiac station

57 mi away
721 West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crestwood and Champaign. Straight-line distance: 108.8 mi (175.09 km).

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#1 Crestwood

Crestwood is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.6446300, -87.7415400
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Champaign

#2 Champaign

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

Population89,390
Coordinates40.1164200, -88.2433800
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: Royal Court (-87.741583, 41.64463)
End: North Neil Street (-88.243515, 40.11642)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.16 gal
15.76 L · about $18.80
Round trip
$37.60
8.32 gal · 31.52 L
Estimated CO2
37 kg one way
Round trip: 73.9 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.52 $18.80 $37.60
Mid-grade $5.15 $21.41 $42.81
Premium $5.71 $23.73 $47.47
Diesel $6.53 $27.18 $54.36

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Crestwood and Champaign. The current time is 09:55:25.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.