How far is Near South Side, IL from Champaign, IL?
The driving distance from Near South Side, IL to Champaign, IL is about 135.3 miles (217.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.5 miles (200.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.
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.
Village in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Near South Side and Champaign.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Near South Side and Champaign.
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Start on the route
131 m · 37 sec
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Turn left onto East 18th Street
646 ft · 17 sec · East 18th Street
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Turn left onto South State Street
157 m · 20 sec · South State Street
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Turn right onto South Archer Avenue
955 ft · 22 sec · South Archer Avenue
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Turn left onto South Clark Street
790 ft · 20 sec · South Clark Street
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Turn right onto West Cermak Road
101 m · 18 sec · West Cermak Road
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Turn left onto I 55 South
907 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East, I 94 East
2682 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 Express, I 94 Express
1323 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
8.3 mi · 11 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
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Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
117.8 mi · 2 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Market Street
1379 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left
29 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Market Street
3.9 mi · 6 min · Market Street
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Turn right onto East Bradley Avenue
1333 ft · 34 sec · East Bradley Avenue
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Turn left onto North Neil Street
1.2 km · 2 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 Near South Side and Champaign.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 57 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
118 mi · 02h 11m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Near South Side and Chance Light Rain near Champaign.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Near South Side to Champaign?
The road trip is about 135.3 miles (217.8 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?
Chebanse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.5 miles from Near South Side and 68.8 miles from Champaign.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.5 miles (200.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:54 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.02 one way or $44.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Near South Side and Chance Light Rain near Champaign.
Stop Ideas Near Chebanse
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 Chebanse.
Kankakee
Gilman
Dwight station
Joliet Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Near South Side and Champaign. Straight-line distance: 124.49 mi (200.35 km).
#1 Near South Side
Near South Side is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.8567000, -87.6247700 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| 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: 218 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $4.61 | $22.02 | $44.04 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $25.05 | $50.09 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $27.70 | $55.39 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $31.51 | $63.02 |
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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