How far is Willowbrook, IL from Champaign, IL?
The driving distance from Willowbrook, IL to Champaign, IL is about 116.9 miles (188.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.8 miles (160.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Willowbrook and Champaign.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Willowbrook and Champaign.
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Start on Longwood Drive
100 m · 19 sec · Longwood Drive
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Turn left onto Buried Oak Drive
1415 ft · 1 min · Buried Oak Drive
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Turn left onto Challas Drive
1665 ft · 1 min · Challas Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South State Line Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · South State Line Road
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Turn right onto East Exchange Street
2 mi · 3 min · East Exchange Street
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Turn left onto Stoney Island Avenue
55 m · 5 sec · Stoney Island Avenue
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Turn right onto East Burville Road
1 km · 1 min · East Burville Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Calumet Expressway
720 ft · 11 sec · Calumet Expressway
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Take the exit slight left
33 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto Calumet Expressway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Calumet Expressway
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Turn right onto Main Street
2581 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on West Goodenow Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · West Goodenow Road
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Continue on West Pauling Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · West Pauling Road
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Continue on West Pauling Road
135 m · 18 sec · West Pauling Road
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Turn left onto South Governors Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · South Governors Highway
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Continue on North Harlem Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · North Harlem Avenue
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Continue on South Governors Highway
2514 ft · 56 sec · South Governors Highway
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Turn right onto West Wilmington Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Wilmington Road
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Take the ramp left toward I-57 South: Kankakee
1295 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
86.2 mi · 1 hr 32 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 Willowbrook 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
86.2 mi · 01h 32m
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Willowbrook and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny near Champaign.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Willowbrook to Champaign?
The road trip is about 116.9 miles (188.1 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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 57.5 miles from Willowbrook and 59.5 miles from Champaign.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.8 miles (160.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 2:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.57 one way or $31.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny around Willowbrook and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then 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 Willowbrook and Champaign. Straight-line distance: 99.79 mi (160.59 km).
#1 Willowbrook
Town in Will County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 2,076 |
| Coordinates | 41.4578100, -87.5364300 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| 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: 188 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 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 | $15.57 | $31.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.56 | $35.13 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.22 | $38.44 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.91 | $43.81 |
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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