How far is East Dundee, IL from Champaign, IL?

The driving distance from East Dundee, IL to Champaign, IL is about 169.9 miles (273.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137 miles (220.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
169.94 mi
02h 50m
Flight
136.99 mi
220.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.99 mi
Kilometers
220.46 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.94 mi
Kilometers
273.49 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Champaign
Fri, May 1, 2:25 AM CDT
Return by in East Dundee
Fri, May 1, 5:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Dundee
2026-04-30T23:34
Arrive Champaign
Fri, May 1, 2:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Dundee
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Bourbonnais
IL

Human settlement in Kankakee County, Illinois, United States of America

From East Dundee
82.5 mi
01h 25m
To Champaign
87.4 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Patchy Frost then Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Dundee and Champaign.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    80 m · 7 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Higgins Road

    7.1 mi · 10 min · Higgins Road

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto South Barrington Road

    1846 ft · 51 sec · South Barrington Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 East Toll: Chicago

    2916 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290, IL 53: Chicago, West Suburbs

    2618 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs

    1686 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs

    1362 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East: Chicago

    9.3 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1937 ft · 47 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1 mi · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    42 m · 2 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway

  18. 18

    Continue on Mile-Long Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge

  19. 19

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    8.5 mi · 11 min · Tri-State Tollway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 50 South, IL 83: Cicero Avenue, 127th Street

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on IL 50 South: Cicero Avenue

    2529 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Cicero Avenue

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Cicero Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 167th Street

    855 ft · 26 sec · 167th Street

  24. 24

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

    3048 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    105.4 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Market Street

    1379 ft · 27 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left

    29 m · 5 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Market Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Market Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto East Bradley Avenue

    1333 ft · 34 sec · East Bradley Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto North Neil Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Neil Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Neil Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Dundee 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
31 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
106 mi · 62%
Tri-State Tollway
18.2 mi · 11%
I 290 East
15.5 mi · 9%
Higgins Road
7.05 mi · 4%
Cicero Avenue
4.89 mi · 3%
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
4.53 mi · 3%
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
02h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.9 mi
137 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bourbonnais
01h 25m from East Dundee
Leave By
12:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Isolated Rain Showers leaving East Dundee and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers near Champaign.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Dundee to Champaign?

The road trip is about 169.9 miles (273.5 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?

Bourbonnais is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.5 miles from East Dundee and 87.4 miles from Champaign.

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

The direct path is about 137 miles (220.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.9 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.63 one way or $45.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Isolated Rain Showers around East Dundee and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers near Champaign.

Stop Ideas Near Bourbonnais

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

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

RAIL

Kankakee

4 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Gilman

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

Joliet Transportation Center

44 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Dwight station

46 mi away
119 West Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Dundee and Champaign. Straight-line distance: 136.99 mi (220.46 km).

East Dundee

#1 East Dundee

Village in United States of America

Population3,186
Coordinates42.0989100, -88.2714700
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Champaign

#2 Champaign

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

Population89,390
Coordinates40.1164200, -88.2433800
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: (-88.27151, 42.098904)
End: North Neil Street (-88.243515, 40.11642)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 273 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6 gal
22.7 L · about $22.63
Round trip
$45.25
12 gal · 45.4 L
Estimated CO2
53.3 kg one way
Round trip: 106.6 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.63 $45.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.52 $51.04
Premium $4.65 $27.92 $55.85
Diesel $5.30 $31.82 $63.65

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between East Dundee and Champaign. The current time is 23:34:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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