How far is Sauk Village, IL from Champaign, IL?
The driving distance from Sauk Village, IL to Champaign, IL is about 116.4 miles (187.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101.2 miles (162.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.
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.
Township in Iroquois County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sauk Village and Champaign.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sauk Village and Champaign.
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Start on East Sauk Trail
5.7 mi · 11 min · East Sauk Trail
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Turn left onto Western Avenue
123 m · 12 sec · Western Avenue
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Turn right onto Monee Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Monee Road
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Continue on South Steger Monee Road
1 km · 2 min · South Steger Monee Road
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Turn right onto West Stuenkel Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Stuenkel Road
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Turn left onto South Governors Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Governors Highway
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Turn right onto West Monee Manhattan Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Monee Manhattan Road
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Turn left onto I-57 South: Kankakee
1449 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
94.2 mi · 1 hr 41 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 Sauk Village 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
94.2 mi · 01h 41m
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 Sauk Village 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 Sauk Village to Champaign?
The road trip is about 116.4 miles (187.3 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?
Ashkum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.9 miles from Sauk Village and 60.5 miles from Champaign.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101.2 miles (162.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 2:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.50 one way or $31.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sauk Village and Mostly Sunny near Champaign.
Stop Ideas Near Ashkum
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 Ashkum.
Gilman
Kankakee
Dwight station
Pontiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sauk Village and Champaign. Straight-line distance: 101.17 mi (162.81 km).
#1 Sauk Village
Village in United States of America
| Population | 10,120 |
| Coordinates | 41.4883700, -87.5675400 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| 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: 187 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $15.50 | $31.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.48 | $34.96 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.13 | $38.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.80 | $43.60 |
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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