How far is Morristown, TN from Champaign, IL?
The driving distance from Morristown, TN to Champaign, IL is about 485.2 miles (780.8 km), with a travel time of about 09h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 380.6 miles (612.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Morristown and Champaign.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morristown and Champaign.
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Start on North Henry Street
38 m · 13 sec · North Henry Street
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Turn left onto West 1st North Street
610 ft · 19 sec · West 1st North Street
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Turn left onto North Cumberland Street
2672 ft · 59 sec · North Cumberland Street
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Continue on Buffalo Trail
2.7 mi · 5 min · Buffalo Trail
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Turn right onto Cherokee Park Road
915 ft · 20 sec · Cherokee Park Road
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Turn left onto Davy Crockett Parkway
2489 ft · 43 sec · Davy Crockett Parkway
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Continue on Olen R. Marshall Bridge
1763 ft · 23 sec · Olen R. Marshall Bridge
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Continue on Appalachian Highway
8 mi · 9 min · Appalachian Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Appalachian Highway
20.4 mi · 24 min · Appalachian Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US 25E
7.1 mi · 10 min · US 25E
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Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway
2 mi · 2 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway
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Continue on Cumberland Gap Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Cumberland Gap Highway
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Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway
3.8 mi · 6 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway
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Continue on 12th Street
1 mi · 1 min · 12th Street
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Continue on Pineville Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Pineville Road
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Continue on Wilderness Road
10.5 mi · 13 min · Wilderness Road
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Continue on Riverview Avenue
30.7 mi · 37 min · Riverview Avenue
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Continue on Corbin Bypass
1.9 mi · 3 min · Corbin Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Lexington
1811 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
88.3 mi · 1 hr 35 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville
55.7 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right
1329 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway
12.5 mi · 14 min · Gene Snyder Freeway
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Continue on Lewis and Clark Bridge
6.1 mi · 7 min · Lewis and Clark Bridge
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Continue straight
2617 ft · 34 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Indianapolis
2902 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
99.7 mi · 1 hr 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 465 West, I 74West, I 465 East, I 74 East: Peoria, Cincinnati
753 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria
2107 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight right
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left
10.8 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight right
112.2 mi · 2 hr 2 min
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Take the exit straight toward Neil Street
1391 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Neil Street
43 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto North Neil Street
1.3 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 Morristown and Champaign.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 465 West
Keep slight right
112 mi · 02h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Morristown and Cloudy near Champaign.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Morristown to Champaign?
The road trip is about 485.2 miles (780.8 km) and usually takes 09h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fincastle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 242.1 miles from Morristown and 243 miles from Champaign.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 380.6 miles (612.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 104.6 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $69.70 one way or $139.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 152.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Morristown and Champaign, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Morristown and Cloudy near Champaign.
Stop Ideas Near Fincastle
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 Fincastle.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Morristown and Champaign. Straight-line distance: 380.61 mi (612.54 km).
#1 Morristown
Town in Morris County, New Jersey, USA
| Population | 30,275 |
| Coordinates | 36.2139800, -83.2948900 |
| Altitude | 397 |
| 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: Champaign (-88.24338, 40.11642)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 781 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 03m |
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 | $4.07 | $69.70 | $139.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.51 | $77.23 | $154.46 |
| Premium | $4.92 | $84.28 | $168.56 |
| Diesel | $6.21 | $106.28 | $212.56 |
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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