How far is Kenilworth, IL from Champaign, IL?
The driving distance from Kenilworth, IL to Champaign, IL is about 166.3 miles (267.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138.8 miles (223.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m 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 57m.
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.
City in Kankakee County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kenilworth and Champaign.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenilworth and Champaign.
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Start on Park Drive
19 m · 5 sec · Park Drive
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Turn right onto Green Bay Road
52 m · 8 sec · Green Bay Road
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Turn right onto Kenilworth Avenue
1944 ft · 54 sec · Kenilworth Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Ridge Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Ridge Road
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Continue on Gross Point Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Gross Point Road
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Turn left onto Skokie Boulevard
2.4 mi · 5 min · Skokie Boulevard
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Continue on North Cicero Avenue
1307 ft · 32 sec · North Cicero Avenue
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Turn right onto West Touhy Avenue
1073 ft · 24 sec · West Touhy Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East: Chicago
845 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Edens Expressway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Edens Expressway
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Continue on Kennedy Expressway
8.1 mi · 12 min · Kennedy Expressway
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Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Dan Ryan Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
8.8 mi · 12 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
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Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
117.8 mi · 2 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 Kenilworth 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
Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
118 mi · 02h 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.
Sunny leaving Kenilworth and Sunny near Champaign.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kenilworth to Champaign?
The road trip is about 166.3 miles (267.6 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?
Kankakee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.2 miles from Kenilworth and 90 miles from Champaign.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138.8 miles (223.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 12:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.14 one way or $44.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kenilworth and Sunny near Champaign.
Stop Ideas Near Kankakee
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 Kankakee.
Kankakee
Gilman
Dwight station
Joliet Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kenilworth and Champaign. Straight-line distance: 138.8 mi (223.38 km).
#1 Kenilworth
Village in Illinois
| Population | 2,442 |
| Coordinates | 42.0858600, -87.7175600 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| 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: 268 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
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 | $22.14 | $44.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.97 | $49.93 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.32 | $54.64 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.13 | $62.27 |
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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