How far is Matteson, IL from Champaign, IL?

The driving distance from Matteson, IL to Champaign, IL is about 109.4 miles (176.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.8 miles (160.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
109.4 mi
01h 47m
Flight
99.8 mi
160.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.8 mi
Kilometers
160.61 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.4 mi
Kilometers
176.06 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Champaign
Thu, Apr 23, 8:13 AM CDT
Return by in Matteson
Thu, Apr 23, 10:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Matteson
2026-04-23T06:26
Arrive Champaign
Thu, Apr 23, 8:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Matteson
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
Danforth
IL

Township in Iroquois County, Illinois

From Matteson
53.6 mi
00h 53m
To Champaign
55.9 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Governors Highway

    762 ft · 20 sec · Governors Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto I 57 South: Kankakee

    2136 ft · 50 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    99.6 mi · 1 hr 47 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Market Street

    1379 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left

    29 m · 5 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Market Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Market Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Bradley Avenue

    1333 ft · 34 sec · East Bradley Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Neil Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Neil Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Neil Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Matteson 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
10 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
100 mi · 91%
Market Street
4.17 mi · 4%
Lincoln Highway
1.65 mi · 2%
North Neil Street
0.75 mi · 1%
East Bradley Avenue
0.25 mi
Governors Highway
0.14 mi
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Merge slight left

99.6 mi · 01h 47m

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
01h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
99.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Danforth
00h 53m from Matteson
Leave By
2:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Matteson and Mostly Sunny near Champaign.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Matteson to Champaign?

The road trip is about 109.4 miles (176.1 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Danforth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.6 miles from Matteson and 55.9 miles from Champaign.

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

The direct path is about 99.8 miles (160.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 2:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.56 one way or $29.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Matteson and Mostly Sunny near Champaign.

Stop Ideas Near Danforth

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

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

RAIL

Gilman

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

Kankakee

35 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Dwight station

48 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Pontiac station

56 mi away
721 West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Matteson and Champaign. Straight-line distance: 99.8 mi (160.61 km).

Matteson

#1 Matteson

Village in United States of America

Population19,322
Coordinates41.5039200, -87.7131000
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Champaign

#2 Champaign

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

Population89,390
Coordinates40.1164200, -88.2433800
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: Governors Highway (-87.713106, 41.503887)
End: North Neil Street (-88.243515, 40.11642)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 176 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.86 gal
14.61 L · about $14.56
Round trip
$29.11
7.72 gal · 29.22 L
Estimated CO2
34.3 kg one way
Round trip: 68.6 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.56 $29.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.42 $32.83
Premium $4.65 $17.96 $35.93
Diesel $5.30 $20.47 $40.95

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Matteson and Champaign. The current time is 06:26:11.

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.