How far is Crystal Lawns, IL from Champaign, IL?
The driving distance from Crystal Lawns, IL to Champaign, IL is about 119.2 miles (191.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.5 miles (161.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Crystal Lawns and Champaign.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crystal Lawns and Champaign.
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Start on Glasgow Street
1009 ft · 50 sec · Glasgow Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Gael Avenue
126 m · 20 sec · Gael Avenue
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Turn right onto Crystal Drive
90 m · 19 sec · Crystal Drive
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Turn left onto Lavidia Boulevard
972 ft · 45 sec · Lavidia Boulevard
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Turn right onto Plainfield Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Plainfield Road
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Turn right onto North Larkin Avenue
3.1 mi · 6 min · North Larkin Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 East: Indiana
1157 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 East, IL 53 South
1406 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto South Chicago Street
1794 ft · 49 sec · South Chicago Street
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Turn left onto Doris Avenue
686 ft · 15 sec · Doris Avenue
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Turn right onto Gardner Street
1482 ft · 36 sec · Gardner Street
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Continue on Manhattan Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Manhattan Road
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Continue on Manhattan Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Manhattan Road
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Continue on West North Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · West North Street
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Continue on South State Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · South State Street
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Continue on US Route 52
1.2 mi · 2 min · US Route 52
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Continue on South Cedar Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · South Cedar Road
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Continue on West Arsenal Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Arsenal Road
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Continue on West Joliet Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Joliet Road
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Turn right onto South La Grange Road
10.1 mi · 14 min · South La Grange Road
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Turn left onto Bourbonnais Parkway
2017 ft · 40 sec · Bourbonnais Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I-57 South: Kankakee
2192 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
77.5 mi · 1 hr 23 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 Crystal Lawns 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
77.5 mi · 01h 23m
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 Crystal Lawns 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 Crystal Lawns to Champaign?
The road trip is about 119.2 miles (191.8 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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 59.6 miles from Crystal Lawns and 59.5 miles from Champaign.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.5 miles (161.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.88 one way or $31.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Crystal Lawns and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then 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 Crystal Lawns and Champaign. Straight-line distance: 100.55 mi (161.82 km).
#1 Crystal Lawns
Census designated place
| Population | 1,872 |
| Coordinates | 41.5703100, -88.1581200 |
| 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: Champaign (-88.24338, 40.11642)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 192 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $15.88 | $31.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.91 | $35.81 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.59 | $39.19 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.33 | $44.66 |
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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