How far is Logan Square, IL from Champaign, IL?

The driving distance from Logan Square, IL to Champaign, IL is about 141.9 miles (228.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128 miles (206 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
141.88 mi
02h 33m
Flight
128.03 mi
206.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.03 mi
Kilometers
206.04 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.88 mi
Kilometers
228.33 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Champaign
Sun, Nov 8, 11:27 PM CST
Return by in Logan Square
Mon, Nov 9, 2:00 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Logan Square
2026-11-08T20:54
Arrive Champaign
Sun, Nov 8, 11:27 PM CST
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM CST

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

Leave by
1:24 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Logan Square
9:30 PM CST
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
Otto
IL

Township in Kankakee County, Illinois

From Logan Square
69.7 mi
01h 16m
To Champaign
72.1 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59ยฐF
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
60ยฐF
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
8 to 12 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Logan Square and Champaign.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10 m ยท 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Belden Avenue

    95 m ยท 15 sec ยท West Belden Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Milwaukee Avenue

    83 m ยท 21 sec ยท North Milwaukee Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto North California Avenue

    697 ft ยท 23 sec ยท North California Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Fullerton Avenue

    1.1 km ยท 2 min ยท West Fullerton Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 East, I 94 East

    1123 ft ยท 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Kennedy Expressway

    4 mi ยท 6 min ยท Kennedy Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway

    2.4 mi ยท 3 min ยท Dan Ryan Expressway

  9. 9

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

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

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis

    117.8 mi ยท 2 hr 11 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Market Street

    1379 ft ยท 27 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    29 m ยท 5 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Market Street

    3.9 mi ยท 6 min ยท Market Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Bradley Avenue

    1333 ft ยท 34 sec ยท East Bradley Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Neil Street

    1.2 km ยท 2 min ยท North Neil Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท North Neil Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Logan Square 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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
118 mi ยท 83%
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
8.83 mi ยท 6%
Market Street
4.17 mi ยท 3%
Kennedy Expressway
3.97 mi ยท 3%
Dan Ryan Expressway
2.42 mi ยท 2%
North Neil Street
0.75 mi ยท 1%
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis

118 mi ยท 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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.9 mi
128 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Otto
01h 16m from Logan Square
Leave By
1:24 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Logan Square and Sunny near Champaign.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Logan Square to Champaign?

The road trip is about 141.9 miles (228.3 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Otto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.7 miles from Logan Square and 72.1 miles from Champaign.

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

The direct path is about 128 miles (206 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:24 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.64 one way or $45.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Logan Square and Sunny near Champaign.

Stop Ideas Near Otto

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

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

RAIL

Kankakee

8 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Gilman

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

Dwight station

45 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

55 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Logan Square and Champaign. Straight-line distance: 128.03 mi (206.04 km).

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#1 Logan Square

Logan Square is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.9233700, -87.6992200
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Champaign

#2 Champaign

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

Population89,390
Coordinates40.1164200, -88.2433800
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: (-87.699217, 41.92337)
End: North Neil Street (-88.243515, 40.11642)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 228 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.01 gal
18.95 L ยท about $22.64
Round trip
$45.28
10.02 gal ยท 37.9 L
Estimated CO2
44.5 kg one way
Round trip: 89 kg / 196 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.52 $22.64 $45.28
Mid-grade $5.15 $25.78 $51.56
Premium $5.71 $28.58 $57.16
Diesel $6.53 $32.74 $65.47

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 ยท Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Logan Square and Champaign. The current time is 20:54:31.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.