How far is Morris, IL from Champaign, IL?
The driving distance from Morris, IL to Champaign, IL is about 128.7 miles (207.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.2 miles (138.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Morris and Champaign.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morris and Champaign.
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Start on the route
15 m · 4 sec
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Turn right
13 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Division Street
7.9 mi · 9 min · Division Street
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Continue on East Street
10.1 mi · 12 min · East Street
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Turn left onto North Union Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Union Street
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Continue on North 2700 East Road
22.1 mi · 35 min · North 2700 East Road
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Continue on North Center Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Center Street
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Continue on North 2700 East Road
6.7 mi · 9 min · North 2700 East Road
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Continue on North 2750 East Road
1.2 km · 1 min · North 2750 East Road
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Continue on North 2775 East Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · North 2775 East Road
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Continue on North 2790 East Road
2355 ft · 37 sec · North 2790 East Road
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Continue on North 385 East Road
2078 ft · 32 sec · North 385 East Road
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Continue on North 390 East Road
10.8 mi · 16 min · North 390 East Road
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Turn left onto West 1st Street
2642 ft · 1 min · West 1st Street
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Turn right onto South Sangamon Avenue
2297 ft · 47 sec · South Sangamon Avenue
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Continue on North 450E Road
117 m · 7 sec · North 450E Road
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Continue on North 450 East Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · North 450 East Road
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Continue on County Road 450 East
2.1 mi · 3 min · County Road 450 East
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Continue on County Road 400 East
7.5 mi · 10 min · County Road 400 East
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Continue on County Road 350 East
4.5 mi · 7 min · County Road 350 East
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Continue on County Road 400 East
1157 ft · 28 sec · County Road 400 East
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Continue on North Lombard Street
154 m · 13 sec · North Lombard Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 74 East: Champaign
1378 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Neil Street
1387 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Neil Street
43 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto North Neil Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Neil Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Neil Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Morris and Champaign.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North 2700 East Road
Continue on North 2700 East Road
22.1 mi · 00h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Morris 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 Morris to Champaign?
The road trip is about 128.7 miles (207.2 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?
Strawn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.2 miles from Morris and 82.5 miles from Champaign.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.2 miles (138.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.5 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 2:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.12 one way or $34.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Morris and Mostly Sunny near Champaign.
Stop Ideas Near Strawn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Strawn.
Pontiac station
Gilman
Rantoul
Dwight station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Morris and Champaign. Straight-line distance: 86.23 mi (138.78 km).
#1 Morris
City in Illinois
| Population | 15,162 |
| Coordinates | 41.3572500, -88.4211800 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Champaign
The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.
| Population | 89,390 |
| Coordinates | 40.1164200, -88.2433800 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Neil Street (-88.243515, 40.11642)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 207 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $17.12 | $34.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.31 | $38.62 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.13 | $42.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.08 | $48.16 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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