This 98.2-mile drive from Aux Sable to Champaign, Illinois, is a manageable 2-hour and 25-minute journey. It's perfectly suited for a single day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $15, making it an economical option. You'll be navigating primarily on local roads, with only a small percentage on highways. This drive offers a straightforward way to travel within the Midwest region.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
49.1 miles from Aux Sable, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 16m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
North 2700 East Road
28.7 mi
44m
North 390 East Road
10.8 mi
15m
East Street
10.1 mi
12m
I 74
9 mi
10m
Division Street
7.9 mi
9m
County Road 400 East
7.7 mi
10m
Cemetery Road
4.6 mi
11m
County Road 350 East
4.5 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
North 2700 East Road
— 28.7 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aux Sable, IL and Champaign, IL.
1
Start on this road
471 ft·27 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto Cemetery Road
4.6 mi·11 min·Cemetery Road
3
Turn left onto East Washington Street
1.1 mi·2 min·East Washington Street
4
Turn left onto IL 47
7.9 mi·9 min·Division Street
5
Continue on IL 47
10 mi·12 min·East Street
6
Turn left onto IL 47
1.3 mi·2 min·North Union Street
7
Continue on IL 47
22 mi·35 min·North 2700 East Road
8
Continue on IL 47
1.2 mi·2 min·North Center Street
9
Continue on IL 47
6.7 mi·9 min·North 2700 East Road
10
Continue on IL 47
0.7 mi·1 min·North 2750 East Road
11
Continue on IL 47
1.1 mi·1 min·North 2775 East Road
12
Continue on IL 47
0.4 mi·36 sec·North 2790 East Road
13
Continue on IL 47
0.4 mi·32 sec·North 385 East Road
14
Continue on IL 47
11 mi·15 min·North 390 East Road
15
Turn left onto IL 9; IL 47; IL 54
0.5 mi·1 min·West 1st Street
16
Turn right onto IL 47
0.4 mi·47 sec·South Sangamon Avenue
17
Continue on IL 47
383 ft·7 sec·North 450E Road
18
Continue on IL 47
3.5 mi·4 min·North 450 East Road
19
Continue on IL 47
2.1 mi·2 min·County Road 450 East
20
Continue on IL 47
7.5 mi·10 min·County Road 400 East
21
Continue on IL 47
4.5 mi·6 min·County Road 350 East
22
Continue on IL 47
0.2 mi·28 sec·County Road 400 East
23
Continue on IL 47
506 ft·12 sec·North Lombard Street
24
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward I 74 East: Champaign
25
Merge onto I 74
9.0 mi·10 min·I 74
Use the slight right lane.
26
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Exit 182Toward Neil Street
27
Keep slight right at fork
140 ft·5 sec
Exit 182Toward Neil Street
28
Turn right onto North Neil Street
1.2 mi·2 min·North Neil Street
29
Arrive at destination
North Neil Street
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour and 25-minute duration, this 98.2-mile trip is ideal as a day excursion. You can comfortably depart in the morning and arrive by midday. Since there are no designated stops in the data, plan for fuel and rest breaks as needed, especially during the 28.7-mile stretch on North 2700 East Road. Keep an eye out for the transitions between the various local roads mentioned, such as North 2700 East Road and North 390 East Road, to ensure you're on the correct path.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 49.1 miles from Aux Sable, IL, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 22 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.1 miles or 1h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Champaign, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Aux Sable, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Aux Sable, IL
This is one driving day of about 98.2 miles and 2h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Aux Sable, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on North 2700 East Road for about 28.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 97 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Cemetery Road
Turn left onto Cemetery Road
Navigation decision point
4
5.9 mi into trip|~13m in|IL 47 / Division Street
Turn left onto IL 47 / Division Street
Navigation decision point
5
87.8 mi into trip|~2h 11m in|I 74
Merge onto I 74
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
5
96.8 mi into trip|~2h 21m in
Take the exit toward Neil Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 182
Toward Neil Street
7
97 mi into trip|~2h 22m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Neil Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 182
Toward Neil Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.35 one way
$30.70 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg34 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$16.86
$33.71
premium
$4.89
$18.90
$37.80
diesel
$5.61
$21.68
$43.36
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
29.5
0
$10.31
$4.71
Efficient EV
24.6
0
$8.59
$3.93
EV Truck/SUV
39.3
0
$13.75
$6.28
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Aux Sable, IL
Morning
in Aux Sable on Tuesday
Local time
7:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Champaign, IL
Morning
in Champaign on Tuesday
Local time
7:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 25m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for most of this 98.2-mile route, with only 9% on highways. The main roads you'll follow include North 2700 East Road, North 390 East Road, and East Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 28.7 miles on North 2700 East Road. This means you'll be frequently adjusting your speed and direction, making for an engaging driving experience rather than a monotonous highway cruise.
Only 9% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.7 mi on North 2700 East Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Cemetery Road.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 25m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Cemetery Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles (IL 47 / Division Street): Navigation decision point; at 87.8 miles (I 74): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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
The longest stretch is about 28.7 miles on North 2700 East Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Cemetery Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles (IL 47 / Division Street): Navigation decision point; at 87.8 miles (I 74): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Champaign, IL before heading back.
