Origin
Breese, IL
Morning in Breese on Tuesday
Local time
7:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Breese, 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
2h 54m
Distance
154.4 mi
249 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 43m
★
6 AM
2h 54m
8 AM
3h 17m
10 AM
3h 2m
12 PM
3h 0m
3 PM
3h 3m
5 PM
3h 16m
8 PM
2h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Breese, IL
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Trip Overview
Planning a trip from Breese, IL, to Champaign, IL? This 154.4-mile drive will take you approximately 2 hours and 54 minutes, making it a very manageable one-day excursion. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 87% of it utilizing major roads like I 57 and US 50. With an estimated fuel cost of $24, it's an economical option for a weekend getaway or a quick trip between these two Midwest locations. You'll experience a straightforward drive, perfect for those who prefer efficient travel. You can easily complete this journey within a single day, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
77.2 miles from Breese, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 57 | 118 mi | 2h 6m |
| US 50 | 15.9 mi | 18m |
| Franklin Street | 14.1 mi | 16m |
| West University Avenue | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| 12th Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| I 72 | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Walnut Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| N Mine St | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 118 mi, about 2h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Breese, IL and Champaign, IL.
1
Start on Old Route 50 West
336 ft
·
15 sec
·
Old Route 50 West
2
Turn left onto North Walnut Street
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
North Walnut Street
3
Continue on Jamestown Road
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Jamestown Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
5
Merge onto US 50
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
US 50
6
At end of road, turn right onto US 50; IL 127
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
12th Street
7
Turn left onto US 50
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Franklin Street
8
At end of road, turn left onto US 50; US 51
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
N Mine St
9
Continue on US 50; US 51
347 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Mine Street
10
Take the exit
134 ft
·
3 sec
11
Turn right onto US 50
7.8 mi
·
9 min
·
US 50
12
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
13
Merge onto I 57
47 mi
·
50 min
·
I 57
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 57
71 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
·
I 57
Toward I 57 North: Chicago
15
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 235A
Toward I-72 East: University Avenue
16
Merge onto I 72
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 72
17
Continue on West University Avenue
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
West University Avenue
18
Turn left onto North Randolph Street
364 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Randolph Street
19
Turn right onto West Park Avenue
458 ft
·
15 sec
·
West Park Avenue
20
Turn right onto North Neil Street
320 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Neil Street
21
Arrive at destination
North Neil Street
Trip Plan
For this 2-hour, 54-minute drive, leaving Breese, IL, in the morning is ideal to maximize your day in Champaign, IL. With only one recommended stop and the longest stretch being 118 miles on I 57, you can easily manage your breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before hitting the longer interstate segments, and factor in the $24 estimated fuel cost. Since this is a day trip, you have the flexibility to depart when it suits you best, but a prompt start ensures a relaxed arrival. Remember to check traffic conditions before departing, especially if traveling during peak hours.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 77.2 miles from Breese, IL, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 118 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 34 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77.2 miles or 1h 27m 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 20m
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 Breese, 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 Breese, IL
This is one driving day of about 154.4 miles and 2h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Breese, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 57 for about 118 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
77 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 77.2 miles from Breese, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 118 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 9.1 and 154.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
9.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
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US 50; IL 127 / 12th Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 50; IL 127 / 12th Street
Navigation decision point
5
79.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 29m in
|
I 57
Keep slight left at fork onto I 57 toward I 57 North: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 57 North: Chicago
5
150.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 46m 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
154.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 54m in
|
West Park Avenue
Turn right onto West Park Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
154.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 54m in
|
North Neil Street
Turn right onto North Neil Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.14 one way
$48.28 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
54 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $26.50 | $53.01 |
| premium | $4.89 | $29.71 | $59.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $34.09 | $68.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.3 | 0 | $16.21 | $7.41 |
| Efficient EV | 38.6 | 0 | $13.51 | $6.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 61.8 | 0 | $21.62 | $9.88 |
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (67% 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
Morning in Champaign on Tuesday
Local time
7:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Altamont, IL
77 mi in
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
15 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 54m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly a highway-focused experience, with a substantial 87% of the journey on high-speed roads. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on I 57, which forms the longest uninterrupted stretch of 118 miles. Expect a consistent pace for much of the trip, allowing for steady progress. While the majority is interstate, transitions onto roads like US 50 and Franklin Street will offer slight variations in the driving environment as you approach your destination. It's a route built for covering ground efficiently.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 118 mi on I 57.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and US 50. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 9.1 miles in near US 50; IL 127 / 12th Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 54m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.1 miles (US 50; IL 127 / 12th Street): Navigation decision point; at 79.4 miles (I 57): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 150.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
About the Cities
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 2h 54m. Total distance: 154.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 118 miles on I 57. 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 9.1 miles (US 50; IL 127 / 12th Street): Navigation decision point; at 79.4 miles (I 57): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 150.8 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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