How far is Riverside, IL from Champaign, IL?
The driving distance from Riverside, IL to Champaign, IL is about 138.3 miles (222.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.7 miles (194.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 15m.
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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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverside and Champaign.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverside and Champaign.
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Start on Woodside Road
1597 ft · 48 sec · Woodside Road
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Turn left onto Park Place
14 m · 3 sec · Park Place
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Turn right onto Woodside Road
1084 ft · 30 sec · Woodside Road
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Turn straight onto Longcommon Road
93 m · 10 sec · Longcommon Road
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Continue on Riverside Road
1 km · 2 min · Riverside Road
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Turn right onto Miller Road
610 ft · 30 sec · Miller Road
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Turn slight left onto 39th Street
1867 ft · 41 sec · 39th Street
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Turn right onto South Harlem Avenue
7 mi · 13 min · South Harlem Avenue
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Turn slight right
1553 ft · 57 sec
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Turn straight onto West 95th Street
1942 ft · 57 sec · West 95th Street
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Turn left onto 76th Avenue
136 m · 13 sec · 76th Avenue
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Take the ramp left
2885 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 50 South, IL 83: Cicero Avenue, 127th Street
1162 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on IL 50 South: Cicero Avenue
2529 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Cicero Avenue
4.9 mi · 8 min · Cicero Avenue
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Turn left onto 167th Street
855 ft · 26 sec · 167th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80
3048 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
105.4 mi · 1 hr 55 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 Riverside 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
Merge slight left
105 mi · 01h 55m
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.
Sunny leaving Riverside and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Riverside to Champaign?
The road trip is about 138.3 miles (222.6 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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 65.7 miles from Riverside and 72.6 miles from Champaign.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.7 miles (194.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 2:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.40 one way or $36.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Riverside and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny 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 Riverside and Champaign. Straight-line distance: 120.75 mi (194.33 km).
#1 Riverside
Village in Cook County, Illinois
| Population | 8,455 |
| Coordinates | 41.8350300, -87.8228400 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| 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: 223 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $18.40 | $36.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.75 | $41.51 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.71 | $45.42 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.88 | $51.77 |
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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