How far is Elwood, IL from Champaign, IL?
The driving distance from Elwood, IL to Champaign, IL is about 104.5 miles (168.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.2 miles (143.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 12m.
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.
Township in Iroquois County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elwood and Champaign.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elwood and Champaign.
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Start on South Chicago Street
15 m · 6 sec · South Chicago Street
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Turn right onto East Mississippi Avenue
1135 ft · 33 sec · East Mississippi Avenue
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Turn right onto South Saint Louis Street
152 m · 26 sec · South Saint Louis Street
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Turn right onto South Chicago Road
6.1 mi · 9 min · South Chicago Road
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Turn left onto West Peotone Road
3 mi · 4 min · West Peotone Road
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Turn right onto South Chicago Road
2 mi · 3 min · South Chicago Road
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Continue on Old Chicago Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Old Chicago Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto IL 102
3.6 mi · 5 min · IL 102
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Turn right onto Warner Bridge Rd North 7000W Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Warner Bridge Rd North 7000W Road
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Turn left onto County Road North 303 West
7.8 mi · 14 min · County Road North 303 West
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Continue on North Wall Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Wall Street
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Continue on South Wall Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Wall Street
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Continue on West Water Street
2254 ft · 44 sec · West Water Street
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Continue on South East Avenue
2892 ft · 49 sec · South East Avenue
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Turn right onto South Schuyler Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Schuyler Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I-57 South: Champaign
2010 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
66.6 mi · 1 hr 11 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 Elwood 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
66.6 mi · 01h 11m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Elwood 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 Elwood to Champaign?
The road trip is about 104.5 miles (168.1 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?
Danforth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.3 miles from Elwood and 52.2 miles from Champaign.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.2 miles (143.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 2:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.91 one way or $27.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elwood and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny near Champaign.
Stop Ideas Near Danforth
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 Danforth.
Gilman
Kankakee
Dwight station
Pontiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elwood and Champaign. Straight-line distance: 89.22 mi (143.59 km).
#1 Elwood
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 2,207 |
| Coordinates | 41.4039200, -88.1117200 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| 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: 168 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $13.91 | $27.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.69 | $31.39 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.17 | $34.35 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.57 | $39.14 |
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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