Origin
Arcola, IL
Late night in Arcola on Tuesday
Local time
5:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arcola, IL to Champaign, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
36.1 mi
58 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arcola, IL
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Trip Overview
Arcola, IL to Champaign, IL is 36.1 miles and takes about 44m via I 57 and I 72, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Illinois, taking you from one Midwest community to another. It's a straightforward journey, primarily utilizing interstate highways, making it a very efficient way to travel between these two points. Consider this route if you need a quick, no-fuss connection between Arcola and Champaign without much deviation.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 57 | 31 mi | 33m |
| West University Avenue | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| I 72 | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Springfield Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Locust Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| E County Road 200 N | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Park Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Randolph Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 31 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arcola, IL and Champaign, IL.
1
Start on North Locust Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Locust Street
2
Turn left onto IL 133
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Springfield Road
3
Continue on IL 133
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
E County Road 200 N
4
Take the ramp
467 ft
·
13 sec
Toward I-57 North: Champaign
5
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I-57 North: Champaign
6
Merge onto I 57
31 mi
·
33 min
·
I 57
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 235A
Toward I-72 East: University Avenue
8
Merge onto I 72
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 72
9
Continue on West University Avenue
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
West University Avenue
10
Turn left onto North Randolph Street
364 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Randolph Street
11
Turn right onto West Park Avenue
458 ft
·
15 sec
·
West Park Avenue
12
Turn right onto North Neil Street
320 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Neil Street
13
Arrive at destination
North Neil Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 36 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
IL 133 / East Springfield Road
Turn left onto IL 133 / East Springfield Road
Navigation decision point
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Turn left toward I-57 North: Champaign
Navigation decision point
Toward I-57 North: Champaign
5
32.5 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward I-72 East: University Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 235A
Toward I-72 East: University Avenue
5
36 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
West Park Avenue
Turn right onto West Park Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
36 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
North Neil Street
Turn right onto North Neil Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.64 one way
$11.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.20 | $12.39 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.95 | $13.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.97 | $15.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.05 | $2.31 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Champaign, IL
Late night in Champaign on Tuesday
Local time
5:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Partly Cloudy
S 12 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 20 at 9:38PM CDT until April 21 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 20 at 9:38PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
23 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
44m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 89% of the journey on high-speed roads. You'll spend the majority of your time on I 57, including a significant stretch of 31 miles without needing to exit. The primary roads consist of I 57, West University Avenue, and I 72, indicating a predominantly interstate experience. Expect swift travel, allowing you to cover the 36.1 miles efficiently.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31 mi on I 57.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and West University Avenue. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near IL 133 / East Springfield Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 36.1 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (IL 133 / East Springfield Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 32.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
About the Cities
Starting in Arcola, IL
Full guide →Arcola is a city in the Central Illinois region of Illinois with about 2,900 residents in 2020. Visitors will get a sense of small-town Midwest as they walk or drive down the streets of Arcola. The countryside surrounding the city houses the largest Amish population in Illinois with many small shops operated by Amish craftsmen in and around the area.
Arriving in Champaign, IL
Full guide →Founded 1855
Champaign-Urbana is a metropolitan area in central Illinois, composed of the towns of Champaign, Urbana, and Savoy. The community is the site of the main campus of the University of Illinois, one of the great public universities of the United States.
Top landmarks
- • Orpheum Theatre — theater and movie theater in Champaign, Illinois, United States
- • Virginia Theatre — movie theater in Champaign, Illinois, United States
- • Cattle Bank — bank building in Champaign, United States of America
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 36.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 31 miles on I 57. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (IL 133 / East Springfield Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 32.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Champaign, IL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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