How far is Kildeer, IL from Champaign, IL?

The driving distance from Kildeer, IL to Champaign, IL is about 166.5 miles (268 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.3 miles (229 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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
166.55 mi
02h 47m
Flight
142.29 mi
229 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.29 mi
Kilometers
229 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.55 mi
Kilometers
268.03 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Champaign
Sun, Apr 19, 2:10 PM CDT
Return by in Kildeer
Sun, Apr 19, 4:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kildeer
2026-04-19T11:23
Arrive Champaign
Sun, Apr 19, 2:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kildeer
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 Kildeer
80.8 mi
01h 23m
To Champaign
85.7 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
54°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kildeer and Champaign.

  1. 1

    Start on North Grove Drive

    787 ft · 35 sec · North Grove Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on West Willow Drive

    1212 ft · 57 sec · West Willow Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Buffalo Run Street

    1575 ft · 1 min · North Buffalo Run Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Long Grove Road

    1030 ft · 39 sec · Long Grove Road

  5. 5

    Turn sharp left onto Rand Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Rand Road

  6. 6

    Continue on North Rand Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Rand Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward IL 53 South

    1668 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road

    7 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East: Chicago

    9.3 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

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

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1937 ft · 47 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1 mi · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    42 m · 2 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway

  17. 17

    Continue on Mile-Long Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge

  18. 18

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    8.5 mi · 11 min · Tri-State Tollway

  19. 19

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

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  20. 20

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

    2529 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Cicero Avenue

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Cicero Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 167th Street

    855 ft · 26 sec · 167th Street

  23. 23

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

    3048 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    105.4 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Market Street

    1379 ft · 27 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left

    29 m · 5 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Market Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Market Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto East Bradley Avenue

    1333 ft · 34 sec · East Bradley Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto North Neil Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Neil Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Neil Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kildeer 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
30 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
106 mi · 64%
Tri-State Tollway
18.2 mi · 11%
I 290 East
16.3 mi · 10%
Cicero Avenue
4.89 mi · 3%
IL 53 South
4.67 mi · 3%
Market Street
4.17 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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.2 mi
142.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bourbonnais
01h 23m from Kildeer
Leave By
12:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kildeer 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 Kildeer to Champaign?

The road trip is about 166.5 miles (268 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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 80.8 miles from Kildeer and 85.7 miles from Champaign.

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

The direct path is about 142.3 miles (229 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 12:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.17 one way or $44.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kildeer and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny 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 Kildeer and Champaign. Straight-line distance: 142.29 mi (229 km).

Kildeer

#1 Kildeer

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population3,993
Coordinates42.1705800, -88.0478500
Altitude237
CountryUnited States
Champaign

#2 Champaign

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

Population89,390
Coordinates40.1164200, -88.2433800
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: North Grove Drive (-88.047232, 42.170603)
End: North Neil Street (-88.243515, 40.11642)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 268 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.88 gal
22.25 L · about $22.17
Round trip
$44.35
11.76 gal · 44.5 L
Estimated CO2
52.3 kg one way
Round trip: 104.5 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.17 $44.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.01 $50.02
Premium $4.65 $27.37 $54.73
Diesel $5.30 $31.19 $62.38

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Kildeer and Champaign. The current time is 11:23:03.

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.