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4h 50m249 miles36 stops
1
Hessel Park
1401 Grandview Dr, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL 61820-6826
2
The Virginia Theatre
203 W Park Ave, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL 61820-3928
3
Cowboy Monkey
6 E Taylor St, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL 61820-4025
4
Esquire Lounge
106 N Walnut St, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL 61820-4010
5
Illinois Terminal
45 E University Ave, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL 61820-4076
6
Pour Bros. Taproom
40 E University Ave, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL 61820-4021
7
Brainstorm Escapes
61 E University Ave, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL 61820-4109
Looking for a thrilling, immersive and effective form of entertainment or team building? You’ve found it! Brainstorm Escapes offers several live action escape rooms. You have 60 minutes to identify and solve various clues, puzzles and riddles to escape the room! Defuse a bomb, break out of prison, outwit a professor, or destroy a zombie-changing serum. Book your Escape today!
8
Centennial Park Champaign
Kirby St Crescent Dr, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL
9
State Farm Center
1800 S 1st St, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL 61820-6950
10
West Side Park
400 E University Ave, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL 61820-3827
11
Krannert Art Museum
500 E Peabody Dr, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL 61820-6913
12
Mount Hope Cemetery
611 E Pennsylvania Ave, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL 61820-6940
13
Larry Kanfer Photography
2103 N Dunlap Ave, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL 61820-7767
Larry Kanfer Photography is a midwest based, nationally collected photographic artist. Most known for his Prairiescapes® (Midwest landscape photography celebrating the rural lifestyles of the American heartland), he also has extensive collections of Cityscapes, International, University of Illinois, Woodlands, Tropical, Close-ups and Abstract fine art photographs. Larry Kanfer Photography, in Champaign, IL, is the premier photographer serving Champaign, Savoy, Urbana, Mahomet, Peoria, Bloomington, Normal, Carbondale and surrounding areas since 1979. We specialize in custom photography, original wall and framed artwork, home decor, office art, architectural, landscape, woodlands and scenic photography, conceptual artwork, artwork installation packages, licensed imagery and much more. Larry Kanfer Photography is perfect for corporate, health care, hospitality, custom installations, as well as residential artwork and gifts.
14
Boneyard Creek Trail
Champaign Park, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL
15
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
4790 W 16th St Indianapolis, IN, Indianapolis, IN 46222-2573
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is an automobile racing circuit located in Speedway, Indiana in the United States. It is the home of the Indianapolis 500 and the Verizon 200, and formerly the home of the United States Grand Prix.
16
DECEPTION
1 Carmichael Sq Carmel, Indianapolis, IN 46032
DECEPTION is a magic & mind reading show, hosted by magician David Ranalli. David creates an unforgettable evening by combining world-class sleight of hand, witty banter, and mysteries of the mind. Guests are invited into an intimate, cabaret theater where surprises lurk in every corner. Perfect as a date night, group event, and for the hardcore magic fan.
17
Penn & Beech Candle Co.
747 N College Ave Suite D, Indianapolis, IN 46202-3851
Penn & Beech Candle Co. is an Indianapolis-based fragrance brand specializing in natural gourmet soy candles and custom fragrance. We are two sisters coming together doing what we love! We started out hand pouring small batches in our homes; Pennsylvania Street and Beech Street. We opened our first brick and mortar location in 2018 at 747 College Ave in the heart of Indianapolis.
18
Indy Reads Books
911 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46202-3443
19
Escapology Greenwood
8923 S Meridian Street Suite B6-b7, Indianapolis, IN 46217
Greenwood's premium real life escape game experience. Play in private teams of 2-8 players in exciting games and search carefully for clues, solve puzzles and try to escape within 60 minutes. Do you have what it takes?
20
Smiley
5729 E 86th St, Indianapolis, IN 46250-1560
Smiley is a huge 25,000 sq foot facility in Castleton filled with the latest Virtual Reality technology. We have very rare and unique interactive games and rides for children of all ages. Our playgrounds are for age 9 months to 10 years old and our VR spaces are for ages 9 years and up! We also have an enormous indoor playground with trampoline basketball, tubes & slides, rock-climbing, obstacle
21
Breakout Games - Indianapolis (Castleton)
8455 Castlewood Dr Suite A, Indianapolis, IN 46250-4747
This isn’t your average outing or everyday experience—Breakout is for those who would rather solve mysteries than watch someone else have all the fun. With different rooms that follow unique story-lines, you and your friends will have 60 minutes to escape your adventure of choice by cracking codes, solving puzzles and following clues. Part problem solving, part adrenaline, end-to-end fun!
22
Indianapolis Salt Cave & Halotherapy Center
8899 Kent Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46216-2243
Step into 9 tons of salt used to recreate the environmental conditions found in a natural underground salt mine. This man-made salt cave, creates the ideal atmospheric breathing condition. Relax, breathe deep and rejuvenate in the Indianapolis Salt Cave and Halotherapy Center.
23
The Grill
9755 Fall Creek Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46256-4713
24
Frazier History Museum
829 W Main St, Louisville, KY 40202-2619
Frazier History Museum is the Official Starting Point of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail and where the world meets Kentucky. Located in downtown Louisville, this Kentucky museum has an extensive collection of historical items, famous weaponry, a large Bourbon exhibit, Cool Kentucky exhibit, Lewis & Clark Experience, a short film KentuckyShow!, private tours, bourbon tastings, Kentucky-themed gift shop, and more. Famous historical items include the Bloedner Monument - the oldest Civil War monument, Teddy Roosevelt's "Big Stick", Geronimo's bow & arrows, Custer's ivory pistols, George Washington's rifle, fossils dating back to the ice age, and more. The Frazier hosts 200+ events every year including weddings, corporate events, holiday parties, etc. We have nine venues unique to the Frazier, including a Rooftop Garden overlooking downtown Louisville, we will offer you a day you won't forget. At the Museum Shop, we sell over 100 bourbons and provide the best Kentucky-themed gifts in the state.
25
Barrels & Billets
800 W Main St, Louisville, KY 40202-2620
An exciting bourbon experience where guests can blend, create and bottle their very own bourbon. Guests will blend with six award-winning WoodCraft bourbons which includes a 200 Year Oak, European Oak, American Oak, Cherry Wood, Maple Wood, and Smoked Oak. During the experience, guests will learn the art of bourbon blending before the blending process begins. Once the blending experience is complete, guests can have their recipe bottled onsite.
26
Louisville Waterfront Park
129 River Rd, Louisville, KY 40202-1335
27
Fourth Street Live!
400 S 4th St, Louisville, KY 40202-3418
Fourth Street Live! is Louisville's premier dining and entertainment destination, located in the heart of downtown Louisville, Kentucky. A short walk from historic downtown hotels, the Kentucky International Convention Center, Waterfront Park, the KFC YUM Center, Slugger Field, and much more, Fourth Street Live! offers something for everyone! *Individual business hours may vary.
28
Kentucky International Convention Center
221 S 4th St, Louisville, KY 40202-2903
29
Stitzel-Weller Distillery
3860 Fitzgerald Rd, Shively, Louisville, KY 40216-5236
Originally opening on Derby Day in 1935 and reopening to the public in 2014, the historic Stitzel-Weller Distillery is one of the true cathedrals of the American whiskey industry.
30
Angel's Envy Distillery
500 E Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202-1002
Built in the heart of Louisville, the ANGEL’S ENVY Distillery is downtown’s first fully operational whiskey production facility. Co-founded in 2010 by the late Master Distiller Lincoln Henderson, ANGEL’S ENVY began as a passion project that combined their family’s deep-rooted passion for and knowledge of the industry with an innovative outlook on bourbon making and finishing. ANGEL’S ENVY opened the doors in 2016 and puts you in the center of our distilling process for a unique tour experience.
31
Idlewild Butterfly Farm
1100 Logan St, Louisville, KY 40204-2421
ldlewild Butterfly Farm is a privately-owned business in Louisville, KY that operates as a butterfly farm, insectarium, educational destination, and retail store. We promote butterfly habitat cultivation, sustainable agricultural practices, and biological alternatives to chemical pest control. With the expertise of our staff of entomologists, we breed and rear our own stock of regional native butterflies for exhibits at zoos, botanical gardens, and conservatories across the United States. Butterflies are also available to our local customers for education at home and in the classroom.
32
Cardinal Stadium
2800 S Floyd St, Louisville, KY 40209-1818
33
Masterpiece Mixers Paint and Party Studio
8021 Dixie Hwy Suite 105, Louisville, KY 40258-1300
Get out and get creative! Unleash your inner artist at our upbeat painting parties. Join a regular class or book a private party and our super fun instructors will walk you step-by-step in creating your masterpiece. Great for birthday parties, girls night out, date night, bridal showers, company events and more.
34
St. James Catholic Church
1826 Edenside Ave, Louisville, KY 40204-1597
35
Zachary Taylor National Cemetery
4701 Brownsboro Rd, Louisville, KY 40207-1746
36
Cooking at the Cottage
3739 Lexington Rd, Louisville, KY 40207-3023
Cooking at the Cottage, opened November 1, 2010 as a cooking school and offer a number of different and unique classes as well as series of classes each semester. Our classroom is open for corporate and team building events, private parties and much. We have a retail store adjacent that, specializing in quality cookware, bakeware, textiles, decorating supplies, gadgets, coffee/tea/chocolate.
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OVERVIEW

Champaign to Louisville
1
Start:Hessel Park
Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, Illinois·
4.5
(47) review
1401 Grandview Dr, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL 61820-6826
2
The Virginia Theatre
Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, Illinois·
4.5
(64) review
203 W Park Ave, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL 61820-3928
3
Cowboy Monkey
Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, Illinois·
4.5
(7) review
6 E Taylor St, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL 61820-4025
4
Esquire Lounge
Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, Illinois·
4.0
(37) review
106 N Walnut St, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL 61820-4010
5
Illinois Terminal
Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, Illinois·
4.0
(30) review
45 E University Ave, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL 61820-4076
6
Pour Bros. Taproom
Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, Illinois·
4.0
(6) review
40 E University Ave, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL 61820-4021
7
Brainstorm Escapes
Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, Illinois·
5.0
(35) review
Looking for a thrilling, immersive and effective form of entertainment or team building? You’ve found it! Brainstorm Escapes offers several live action escape rooms. You have 60 minutes to identify and solve various clues, puzzles and riddles to escape the room! Defuse a bomb, break out of prison, outwit a professor, or destroy a zombie-changing serum. Book your Escape today!
61 E University Ave, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL 61820-4109
8
Centennial Park Champaign
Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, Illinois·
4.5
(9) review
Kirby St Crescent Dr, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL
9
State Farm Center
Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, Illinois·
4.5
(77) review
1800 S 1st St, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL 61820-6950
10
West Side Park
Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, Illinois·
4.5
(34) review
400 E University Ave, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL 61820-3827
11
Krannert Art Museum
Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, Illinois·
4.5
(54) review
500 E Peabody Dr, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL 61820-6913
12
Mount Hope Cemetery
Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, Illinois·
4.0
(5) review
611 E Pennsylvania Ave, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL 61820-6940
13
Larry Kanfer Photography
Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, Illinois·
5.0
(31) review
Larry Kanfer Photography is a midwest based, nationally collected photographic artist. Most known for his Prairiescapes® (Midwest landscape photography celebrating the rural lifestyles of the American heartland), he also has extensive collections of Cityscapes, International, University of Illinois, Woodlands, Tropical, Close-ups and Abstract fine art photographs. Larry Kanfer Photography, in Champaign, IL, is the premier photographer serving Champaign, Savoy, Urbana, Mahomet, Peoria, Bloomington, Normal, Carbondale and surrounding areas since 1979. We specialize in custom photography, original wall and framed artwork, home decor, office art, architectural, landscape, woodlands and scenic photography, conceptual artwork, artwork installation packages, licensed imagery and much more. Larry Kanfer Photography is perfect for corporate, health care, hospitality, custom installations, as well as residential artwork and gifts.
2103 N Dunlap Ave, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL 61820-7767
14
Boneyard Creek Trail
Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, Illinois·
4.5
(8) review
Champaign Park, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL
15
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Indianapolis, Indiana·
5.0
(8) review
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is an automobile racing circuit located in Speedway, Indiana in the United States. It is the home of the Indianapolis 500 and the Verizon 200, and formerly the home of the United States Grand Prix.
4790 W 16th St Indianapolis, IN, Indianapolis, IN 46222-2573
16
DECEPTION
Indianapolis, Indiana·
4.5
(9) review
DECEPTION is a magic & mind reading show, hosted by magician David Ranalli. David creates an unforgettable evening by combining world-class sleight of hand, witty banter, and mysteries of the mind. Guests are invited into an intimate, cabaret theater where surprises lurk in every corner. Perfect as a date night, group event, and for the hardcore magic fan.
1 Carmichael Sq Carmel, Indianapolis, IN 46032
17
Penn & Beech Candle Co.
Indianapolis, Indiana·
4.5
(8) review
Penn & Beech Candle Co. is an Indianapolis-based fragrance brand specializing in natural gourmet soy candles and custom fragrance. We are two sisters coming together doing what we love! We started out hand pouring small batches in our homes; Pennsylvania Street and Beech Street. We opened our first brick and mortar location in 2018 at 747 College Ave in the heart of Indianapolis.
747 N College Ave Suite D, Indianapolis, IN 46202-3851
18
Indy Reads Books
Indianapolis, Indiana·
5.0
(8) review
911 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46202-3443
19
Escapology Greenwood
Indianapolis, Indiana·
5.0
(9) review
Greenwood's premium real life escape game experience. Play in private teams of 2-8 players in exciting games and search carefully for clues, solve puzzles and try to escape within 60 minutes. Do you have what it takes?
8923 S Meridian Street Suite B6-b7, Indianapolis, IN 46217
20
Smiley
Indianapolis, Indiana·
3.5
(9) review
Smiley is a huge 25,000 sq foot facility in Castleton filled with the latest Virtual Reality technology. We have very rare and unique interactive games and rides for children of all ages. Our playgrounds are for age 9 months to 10 years old and our VR spaces are for ages 9 years and up! We also have an enormous indoor playground with trampoline basketball, tubes & slides, rock-climbing, obstacle
5729 E 86th St, Indianapolis, IN 46250-1560
21
Breakout Games - Indianapolis (Castleton)
Indianapolis, Indiana·
4.5
(852) review
This isn’t your average outing or everyday experience—Breakout is for those who would rather solve mysteries than watch someone else have all the fun. With different rooms that follow unique story-lines, you and your friends will have 60 minutes to escape your adventure of choice by cracking codes, solving puzzles and following clues. Part problem solving, part adrenaline, end-to-end fun!
8455 Castlewood Dr Suite A, Indianapolis, IN 46250-4747
22
Indianapolis Salt Cave & Halotherapy Center
Indianapolis, Indiana·
5.0
(9) review
Step into 9 tons of salt used to recreate the environmental conditions found in a natural underground salt mine. This man-made salt cave, creates the ideal atmospheric breathing condition. Relax, breathe deep and rejuvenate in the Indianapolis Salt Cave and Halotherapy Center.
8899 Kent Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46216-2243
23
The Grill
Indianapolis, Indiana·
3.5
(9) review
9755 Fall Creek Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46256-4713
24
Frazier History Museum
Louisville, Kentucky·
4.5
(835) review
Frazier History Museum is the Official Starting Point of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail and where the world meets Kentucky. Located in downtown Louisville, this Kentucky museum has an extensive collection of historical items, famous weaponry, a large Bourbon exhibit, Cool Kentucky exhibit, Lewis & Clark Experience, a short film KentuckyShow!, private tours, bourbon tastings, Kentucky-themed gift shop, and more. Famous historical items include the Bloedner Monument - the oldest Civil War monument, Teddy Roosevelt's "Big Stick", Geronimo's bow & arrows, Custer's ivory pistols, George Washington's rifle, fossils dating back to the ice age, and more. The Frazier hosts 200+ events every year including weddings, corporate events, holiday parties, etc. We have nine venues unique to the Frazier, including a Rooftop Garden overlooking downtown Louisville, we will offer you a day you won't forget. At the Museum Shop, we sell over 100 bourbons and provide the best Kentucky-themed gifts in the state.
829 W Main St, Louisville, KY 40202-2619
25
Barrels & Billets
Louisville, Kentucky·
4.0
(9) review
An exciting bourbon experience where guests can blend, create and bottle their very own bourbon. Guests will blend with six award-winning WoodCraft bourbons which includes a 200 Year Oak, European Oak, American Oak, Cherry Wood, Maple Wood, and Smoked Oak. During the experience, guests will learn the art of bourbon blending before the blending process begins. Once the blending experience is complete, guests can have their recipe bottled onsite.
800 W Main St, Louisville, KY 40202-2620
26
Louisville Waterfront Park
Louisville, Kentucky·
4.5
(9) review
129 River Rd, Louisville, KY 40202-1335
27
Fourth Street Live!
Louisville, Kentucky·
4.0
(899) review
Fourth Street Live! is Louisville's premier dining and entertainment destination, located in the heart of downtown Louisville, Kentucky. A short walk from historic downtown hotels, the Kentucky International Convention Center, Waterfront Park, the KFC YUM Center, Slugger Field, and much more, Fourth Street Live! offers something for everyone! *Individual business hours may vary.
400 S 4th St, Louisville, KY 40202-3418
28
Kentucky International Convention Center
Louisville, Kentucky·
3.5
(86) review
221 S 4th St, Louisville, KY 40202-2903
29
Stitzel-Weller Distillery
Louisville, Kentucky·
4.5
(838) review
Originally opening on Derby Day in 1935 and reopening to the public in 2014, the historic Stitzel-Weller Distillery is one of the true cathedrals of the American whiskey industry.
3860 Fitzgerald Rd, Shively, Louisville, KY 40216-5236
30
Angel's Envy Distillery
Louisville, Kentucky·
4.5
(967) review
Built in the heart of Louisville, the ANGEL’S ENVY Distillery is downtown’s first fully operational whiskey production facility. Co-founded in 2010 by the late Master Distiller Lincoln Henderson, ANGEL’S ENVY began as a passion project that combined their family’s deep-rooted passion for and knowledge of the industry with an innovative outlook on bourbon making and finishing. ANGEL’S ENVY opened the doors in 2016 and puts you in the center of our distilling process for a unique tour experience.
500 E Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202-1002
31
Idlewild Butterfly Farm
Louisville, Kentucky·
4.5
(9) review
ldlewild Butterfly Farm is a privately-owned business in Louisville, KY that operates as a butterfly farm, insectarium, educational destination, and retail store. We promote butterfly habitat cultivation, sustainable agricultural practices, and biological alternatives to chemical pest control. With the expertise of our staff of entomologists, we breed and rear our own stock of regional native butterflies for exhibits at zoos, botanical gardens, and conservatories across the United States. Butterflies are also available to our local customers for education at home and in the classroom.
1100 Logan St, Louisville, KY 40204-2421
32
Cardinal Stadium
Louisville, Kentucky·
4.0
(84) review
2800 S Floyd St, Louisville, KY 40209-1818
33
Masterpiece Mixers Paint and Party Studio
Louisville, Kentucky·
5.0
(9) review
Get out and get creative! Unleash your inner artist at our upbeat painting parties. Join a regular class or book a private party and our super fun instructors will walk you step-by-step in creating your masterpiece. Great for birthday parties, girls night out, date night, bridal showers, company events and more.
8021 Dixie Hwy Suite 105, Louisville, KY 40258-1300
34
St. James Catholic Church
Louisville, Kentucky·
5.0
(9) review
1826 Edenside Ave, Louisville, KY 40204-1597
35
Zachary Taylor National Cemetery
Louisville, Kentucky·
4.5
(83) review
4701 Brownsboro Rd, Louisville, KY 40207-1746
36
Cooking at the Cottage
Louisville, Kentucky·
5.0
(9) review
Cooking at the Cottage, opened November 1, 2010 as a cooking school and offer a number of different and unique classes as well as series of classes each semester. Our classroom is open for corporate and team building events, private parties and much. We have a retail store adjacent that, specializing in quality cookware, bakeware, textiles, decorating supplies, gadgets, coffee/tea/chocolate.
3739 Lexington Rd, Louisville, KY 40207-3023

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What's the driving distance between Champaign and Louisville?
The distance is 249 miles
What's the travel time between Champaign and Louisville?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 4h 50m mins in normal traffic
What are some of the best cities to visit between Champaign and Louisville?
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Are there any cool sights or attractions I shouldn't miss on my drive to Louisville?
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