How far is Glen Ellyn, IL from Champaign, IL?
The driving distance from Glen Ellyn, IL to Champaign, IL is about 150.8 miles (242.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122 miles (196.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.
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.
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glen Ellyn and Champaign.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glen Ellyn and Champaign.
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Start on Pennsylvania Avenue
22 m · 7 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Roosevelt Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Roosevelt Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 355 South: Joliet
2826 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
24.1 mi · 28 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Indiana
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
10.6 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 57 South: Memphis
3222 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
103.7 mi · 1 hr 52 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 Glen Ellyn 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
104 mi · 01h 52m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Glen Ellyn and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Champaign.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Glen Ellyn to Champaign?
The road trip is about 150.8 miles (242.7 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?
Aroma Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.3 miles from Glen Ellyn and 76.6 miles from Champaign.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122 miles (196.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 1:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.06 one way or $40.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Glen Ellyn and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Champaign.
Stop Ideas Near Aroma Park
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 Aroma Park.
Kankakee
Gilman
Dwight station
Dyer station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glen Ellyn and Champaign. Straight-line distance: 122.02 mi (196.38 km).
#1 Glen Ellyn
Town in DuPage County, Illinois, USA
| Population | 27,402 |
| Coordinates | 41.8775300, -88.0670100 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| 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: 243 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $20.06 | $40.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.63 | $45.25 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.76 | $49.52 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.22 | $56.43 |
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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