How far is Lincolnwood, IL from Champaign, IL?

The driving distance from Lincolnwood, IL to Champaign, IL is about 150.1 miles (241.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.2 miles (214.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
150.12 mi
02h 37m
Flight
133.17 mi
214.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.17 mi
Kilometers
214.31 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.12 mi
Kilometers
241.59 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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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 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Champaign
Sun, Apr 19, 9:36 AM CDT
Return by in Lincolnwood
Sun, Apr 19, 12:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lincolnwood
2026-04-19T06:58
Arrive Champaign
Sun, Apr 19, 9:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lincolnwood
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
Aroma Park
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Lincolnwood
72.6 mi
01h 18m
To Champaign
77.5 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
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 Lincolnwood and Champaign.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Pratt Avenue

    105 m · 14 sec · West Pratt Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Crawford Avenue

    2626 ft · 58 sec · Crawford Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on North Pulaski Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · North Pulaski Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1533 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Kennedy Expressway

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Kennedy Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Dan Ryan Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

    8.8 mi · 12 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis

    117.8 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Market Street

    1379 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    29 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Market Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Market Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Bradley Avenue

    1333 ft · 34 sec · East Bradley Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Neil Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Neil Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Neil Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lincolnwood 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
118 mi · 78%
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
8.83 mi · 6%
Kennedy Expressway
6.93 mi · 5%
Market Street
4.17 mi · 3%
North Pulaski Road
3.38 mi · 2%
Dan Ryan Expressway
2.42 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
133.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Aroma Park
01h 18m from Lincolnwood
Leave By
1:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lincolnwood 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 Lincolnwood to Champaign?

The road trip is about 150.1 miles (241.6 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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 72.6 miles from Lincolnwood and 77.5 miles from Champaign.

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

The direct path is about 133.2 miles (214.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 1:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.99 one way or $39.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lincolnwood and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny near Champaign.

Stop Ideas Near Aroma Park

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

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

RAIL

Kankakee

6 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Gilman

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

Dwight station

52 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Dyer station

53 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lincolnwood and Champaign. Straight-line distance: 133.17 mi (214.31 km).

Lincolnwood

#1 Lincolnwood

Village in United States of America

Population12,091
Coordinates42.0044800, -87.7300600
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Champaign

#2 Champaign

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

Population89,390
Coordinates40.1164200, -88.2433800
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: North Lincoln Avenue (-87.73002, 42.004487)
End: North Neil Street (-88.243515, 40.11642)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 242 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.3 gal
20.05 L · about $19.99
Round trip
$39.97
10.6 gal · 40.1 L
Estimated CO2
47.1 kg one way
Round trip: 94.2 kg / 208 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.99 $39.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.54 $45.08
Premium $4.65 $24.67 $49.33
Diesel $5.30 $28.11 $56.22

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 Lincolnwood and Champaign. The current time is 06:58:50.

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.