How far is Lake Forest, IL from Champaign, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Lake Forest and Champaign is 149.49 miles (240.57 km).
Flight distance from Lake Forest, IL to Champaign, IL is 149.49 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Lake Forest to Champaign with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Lake Forest, Illinois to Champaign, Illinois is: 172.23 miles (277.18 km) by car.
Driving from Lake Forest to Champaign will take approximately 02 hours 45 minutes.
#1 Lake Forest
City in Lake County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 19379 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°15'31"N 87°50'26"W |
| Latitude | 42.2586300 |
| Longitude | -87.8406300 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Champaign
The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois. It is located in the central part of the state. Champaign is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign campus and the Krannert Art Museum.
| Population | 89390 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°6'59"N 88°14'36"W |
| Latitude | 40.1164200 |
| Longitude | -88.2433800 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Champaign: North Neil Street (-88.243515,40.11642)
Estimated Travel Time Between Lake Forest and Champaign
The distance between Lake Forest and Champaign is 277 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 04 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Lake Forest and Champaign. The current time is 07:27:06.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 44 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 18 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 26 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 52 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 27 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 17 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 08 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.01 liters (6.08 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lake Forest and Champaign.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lake Forest to Champaign is $21.92 (diesel $26.13).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $21.92 | $24.99 | $27.66 | $26.13 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Illinois ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.607 (Diesel $4.300) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 18, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lake Forest and Champaign (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
