How far is Crestwood, IL from Champaign, IL?
The driving distance from Crestwood, IL to Champaign, IL is about 198.7 miles (319.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 177.5 miles (285.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 23m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in Fayette County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny
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.
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Start on Pinewood Drive
117 m · 19 sec · Pinewood Drive
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Turn right onto Ridgeway
86 m · 18 sec · Ridgeway
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Turn left onto McKinney Chapel Road
78 m · 11 sec · McKinney Chapel Road
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Continue on McKinney Chapel Road
2617 ft · 2 min · McKinney Chapel Road
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Turn right onto Power Plant Road
2.7 mi · 7 min · Power Plant Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lake Egypt Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Lake Egypt Road
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Turn left
1753 ft · 32 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
2311 ft · 41 sec
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Take the ramp right
1538 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ken Gray Expressway
50.5 mi · 54 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
67.5 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago
71.4 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-72 East: University Avenue
2610 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.6 km · 1 min
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Continue on West University Avenue
1.9 mi · 5 min · West University Avenue
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Turn left onto North Randolph Street
111 m · 12 sec · North Randolph Street
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Turn right onto West Park Avenue
140 m · 15 sec · West Park Avenue
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Turn right onto North Neil Street
97 m · 11 sec · 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 Crestwood 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 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago
71.4 mi · 01h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Crestwood and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then 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 198.7 miles (319.7 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?
La Clede is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.2 miles from Crestwood and 99.4 miles from Champaign.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 177.5 miles (285.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.43 one way or $52.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Crestwood and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny near Champaign.
Stop Ideas Near La Clede
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 La Clede.
Effingham
Centralia station
Mt. Vernon, IL
Mattoon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crestwood and Champaign. Straight-line distance: 177.56 mi (285.75 km).
#1 Crestwood
Village in United States of America
| Population | 10,604 |
| Coordinates | 37.6045000, -88.9400700 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| 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: 320 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
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 | $3.77 | $26.43 | $52.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.81 | $59.63 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.62 | $65.25 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $37.18 | $74.36 |
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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