How far is Monee, IL from Champaign, IL?

The driving distance from Monee, IL to Champaign, IL is about 103.4 miles (166.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.8 miles (151 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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
103.42 mi
01h 38m
Flight
93.82 mi
150.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.82 mi
Kilometers
150.99 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.42 mi
Kilometers
166.44 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Champaign
Sat, May 2, 3:09 AM CDT
Return by in Monee
Sat, May 2, 4:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monee
2026-05-02T01:31
Arrive Champaign
Sat, May 2, 3:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Monee
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
Gilman
IL

Human settlement in Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America

From Monee
50.6 mi
00h 49m
To Champaign
52.9 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Linden Avenue

    14 m · 4 sec · South Linden Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Court Street

    1714 ft · 55 sec · West Court Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Egyptian Trail

    9 m · 1 sec · South Egyptian Trail

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto South Egyptian Trail

    1984 ft · 1 min · South Egyptian Trail

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Monee Manhattan Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Monee Manhattan Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I-57 South: Kankakee

    1449 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    94.2 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Market Street

    1379 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    29 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Market Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Market Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Bradley Avenue

    1333 ft · 34 sec · East Bradley Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Neil Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Neil Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Neil Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Monee 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
13 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-57 South
94.5 mi · 91%
Market Street
4.17 mi · 4%
North Neil Street
0.75 mi · 1%
West Monee Manhattan Road
0.71 mi · 1%
South Egyptian Trail
0.38 mi
West Court Street
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

I-57 South

Merge slight left

94.2 mi · 01h 41m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
93.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gilman
00h 49m from Monee
Leave By
3:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Monee and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Champaign.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 103.4 miles (166.4 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Gilman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.6 miles from Monee and 52.9 miles from Champaign.

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

The direct path is about 93.8 miles (151 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 3:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.76 one way or $27.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around Monee and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Champaign.

Stop Ideas Near Gilman

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

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

RAIL

Gilman

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

Kankakee

41 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Dwight station

51 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Rantoul

53 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monee and Champaign. Straight-line distance: 93.82 mi (150.99 km).

Monee

#1 Monee

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population5,029
Coordinates41.4200300, -87.7417100
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Champaign

#2 Champaign

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

Population89,390
Coordinates40.1164200, -88.2433800
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: South Linden Avenue (-87.741562, 41.420031)
End: North Neil Street (-88.243515, 40.11642)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 166 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.65 gal
13.81 L · about $13.76
Round trip
$27.53
7.3 gal · 27.62 L
Estimated CO2
32.4 kg one way
Round trip: 64.9 kg / 143 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.76 $27.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.52 $31.05
Premium $4.65 $16.99 $33.97
Diesel $5.30 $19.36 $38.72

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Monee and Champaign. The current time is 01:31:11.

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.