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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Quick Snapshot
Road
485.15 mi
09h 05m
Flight
380.61 mi
612.54 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
380.61 mi
Kilometers
612.54 km
Flight Time
00h 45m

Driving Distance

Road route
485.15 mi
Kilometers
780.77 km
Drive Time
09h 05m

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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 09h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Champaign
Wed, Sep 23, 6:22 PM CDT
Return by in Morristown
Thu, Sep 24, 4:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morristown
2026-09-23T10:16
Arrive Champaign
Wed, Sep 23, 7:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
09h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:06 PM to 3:36 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
5:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morristown
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Fincastle
KY

Human settlement in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Morristown
242.1 mi
04h 32m
To Champaign
243 mi
04h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph NE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on North Henry Street

    38 m · 13 sec · North Henry Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 1st North Street

    610 ft · 19 sec · West 1st North Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Cumberland Street

    2672 ft · 59 sec · North Cumberland Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Buffalo Trail

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Buffalo Trail

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Cherokee Park Road

    915 ft · 20 sec · Cherokee Park Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Davy Crockett Parkway

    2489 ft · 43 sec · Davy Crockett Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Olen R. Marshall Bridge

    1763 ft · 23 sec · Olen R. Marshall Bridge

  8. 8

    Continue on Appalachian Highway

    8 mi · 9 min · Appalachian Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Appalachian Highway

    20.4 mi · 24 min · Appalachian Highway

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto US 25E

    7.1 mi · 10 min · US 25E

  11. 11

    Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

    2 mi · 2 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Cumberland Gap Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Cumberland Gap Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on 12th Street

    1 mi · 1 min · 12th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Pineville Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · Pineville Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Wilderness Road

    10.5 mi · 13 min · Wilderness Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Riverview Avenue

    30.7 mi · 37 min · Riverview Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Corbin Bypass

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Corbin Bypass

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Lexington

    1811 ft · 24 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    88.3 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville

    55.7 mi · 1 hr

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    1329 ft · 32 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    12.5 mi · 14 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  24. 24

    Continue on Lewis and Clark Bridge

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Lewis and Clark Bridge

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    2617 ft · 34 sec

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Indianapolis

    2902 ft · 55 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    99.7 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465 West, I 74West, I 465 East, I 74 East: Peoria, Cincinnati

    753 ft · 16 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria

    2107 ft · 52 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight right

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  31. 31

    Keep slight left

    10.8 mi · 13 min

  32. 32

    Keep slight right

    112.2 mi · 2 hr 2 min

  33. 33

    Take the exit straight toward Neil Street

    1391 ft · 34 sec

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on Neil Street

    43 m · 6 sec

  35. 35

    Turn left onto North Neil Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Neil Street

  36. 36

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
36 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 465 West
128 mi · 26%
I 65 North
100 mi · 21%
I 75 North
88.6 mi · 18%
I 64 West
55.9 mi · 12%
Riverview Avenue
30.7 mi · 6%
Appalachian Highway
28.4 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
09h 05m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+104.6 mi
380.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fincastle
04h 32m from Morristown
Leave By
5:48 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

20 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morristown and Champaign. Straight-line distance: 380.61 mi (612.54 km).

Morristown

#1 Morristown

Town in Morris County, New Jersey, USA

Population30,275
Coordinates36.2139800, -83.2948900
Altitude397
CountryUnited States
Champaign

#2 Champaign

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

Population89,390
Coordinates40.1164200, -88.2433800
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: Morristown (-83.29489, 36.21398)
End: Champaign (-88.24338, 40.11642)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 781 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
17.12 gal
64.8 L · about $69.70
Round trip
$139.39
34.24 gal · 129.6 L
Estimated CO2
152.1 kg one way
Round trip: 304.3 kg / 671 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Tennessee · Sep 22, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Morristown, TN and Champaign, IL. The current time in Morristown is 10:16:08, although it is 09:16:08 in Champaign.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.