How far is Maywood, IL from Champaign, IL?

The driving distance from Maywood, IL to Champaign, IL is about 144.5 miles (232.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.6 miles (198.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 47m 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
144.46 mi
02h 23m
Flight
123.57 mi
198.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.57 mi
Kilometers
198.87 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.46 mi
Kilometers
232.49 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Champaign
Sun, Apr 19, 7:06 AM CDT
Return by in Maywood
Sun, Apr 19, 9:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maywood
2026-04-19T04:42
Arrive Champaign
Sun, Apr 19, 7:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Maywood
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
Otto
IL

Township in Kankakee County, Illinois

From Maywood
70.1 mi
01h 11m
To Champaign
74.4 mi
01h 11m

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 Maywood and Champaign.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    50 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto School Street

    66 m · 15 sec · School Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South 9th Avenue

    101 m · 13 sec · South 9th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    2682 ft · 1 min · Madison Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South 17th Avenue

    2660 ft · 1 min · South 17th Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Harrison Street

    744 ft · 21 sec · Harrison Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 290 West

    553 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Eisenhower Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    2591 ft · 40 sec · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 294 South, IL 38 West: Indiana, Roosevelt Road

    2073 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 294 Toll South: Indiana

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    42 m · 2 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway

  15. 15

    Continue on Mile-Long Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge

  16. 16

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    8.5 mi · 11 min · Tri-State Tollway

  17. 17

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

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

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

    2529 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Cicero Avenue

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Cicero Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 167th Street

    855 ft · 26 sec · 167th Street

  21. 21

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

    3048 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    105.4 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Market Street

    1379 ft · 27 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left

    29 m · 5 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Market Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Market Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East Bradley Avenue

    1333 ft · 34 sec · East Bradley Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto North Neil Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Neil Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Neil Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Maywood 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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
106 mi · 73%
Tri-State Tollway
16.8 mi · 12%
Cicero Avenue
4.89 mi · 3%
Market Street
4.17 mi · 3%
Eisenhower Expressway
2.42 mi · 2%
Mile-Long Bridge
0.94 mi · 1%
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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.9 mi
123.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Otto
01h 11m from Maywood
Leave By
1:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Maywood 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 Maywood to Champaign?

The road trip is about 144.5 miles (232.5 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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 70.1 miles from Maywood and 74.4 miles from Champaign.

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

The direct path is about 123.6 miles (198.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 1:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.23 one way or $38.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Maywood and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then 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 Maywood and Champaign. Straight-line distance: 123.57 mi (198.87 km).

Maywood

#1 Maywood

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Population22,868
Coordinates41.8792000, -87.8431200
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Champaign

#2 Champaign

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

Population89,390
Coordinates40.1164200, -88.2433800
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: (-87.843124, 41.87925)
End: North Neil Street (-88.243515, 40.11642)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 232 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.1 gal
19.3 L · about $19.23
Round trip
$38.46
10.2 gal · 38.6 L
Estimated CO2
45.3 kg one way
Round trip: 90.6 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.23 $38.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.69 $43.38
Premium $4.65 $23.74 $47.47
Diesel $5.30 $27.05 $54.10

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 Maywood and Champaign. The current time is 04:42:54.

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.