Origin
Brighton Park, IL
Late night in Brighton Park on Tuesday
Local time
3:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brighton Park, 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 35m
Distance
128.8 mi
207 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 25m
★
6 AM
2h 35m
8 AM
2h 56m
10 AM
2h 43m
12 PM
2h 41m
3 PM
2h 44m
5 PM
2h 55m
8 PM
2h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brighton Park, IL
Expect Best
Trip Overview
Brighton Park, IL to Champaign, IL is 128.8 miles and takes about 2h 35m via I 57, with a fuel budget near $20 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive that stays within the Midwest region, primarily in Illinois. It's a solid choice for a single-day trip, ideal if you're looking for efficiency and minimal fuss. Given the short duration, you won't need to worry about overnight stays, making it a convenient option for a quick journey.
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
64.4 miles from Brighton Park, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 57 | 105.4 mi | 1h 54m |
| South Cicero Avenue | 8 mi | 13m |
| Cicero Avenue | 6.6 mi | 10m |
| Market Street | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| South Archer Avenue | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| North Neil Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Bradley Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 167th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 105.4 mi, about 1h 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brighton Park, IL and Champaign, IL.
1
Start on this road
216 ft
·
21 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
162 ft
·
12 sec
3
Turn right onto South Richmond Street
160 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Richmond Street
4
Turn right onto South Archer Avenue
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
South Archer Avenue
5
Turn left onto IL 50
8.0 mi
·
13 min
·
South Cicero Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on IL 50
6.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Cicero Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn left onto 167th Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
167th Street
Use the left lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80
9
Merge onto I 57
105 mi
·
1 hr 54 min
·
I 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 240
Toward Market Street
11
Turn left
96 ft
·
5 sec
12
Turn left onto Market Street
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Market Street
13
Turn right onto East Bradley Avenue
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
East Bradley Avenue
14
Turn left onto North Neil Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Neil Street
15
Arrive at destination
North Neil Street
Trip Plan
With a total drive time of just under 3 hours, this route is easily manageable in a single day, offering flexibility in your departure time. You'll only need one planned stop, so consider making it a quick one to maximize your time at your destination. The fuel cost is estimated at $20, so plan accordingly. Keep an eye on the road conditions as you transition from local roads like Cicero Avenue onto I 57, as this is where the primary stretch of your drive begins and highway speeds will be maintained for over 100 miles.
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 64.4 miles from Brighton Park, IL, or about 1h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 105.4 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 28 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.4 miles or 1h 21m 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 6m
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 Brighton Park, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Brighton Park, IL
This is one driving day of about 128.8 miles and 2h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Brighton Park, 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 105.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
64 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 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 64.4 miles from Brighton Park, 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 105.4 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 123.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Richmond Street
Turn right onto South Richmond Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Archer Avenue
Turn right onto South Archer Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
18.1 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
I 57
Merge onto I 57
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
123.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 25m in
Take the exit toward Market Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 240
Toward Market Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.14 one way
$40.27 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $22.11 | $44.22 |
| premium | $4.89 | $24.79 | $49.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.44 | $56.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.6 | 0 | $13.52 | $6.18 |
| Efficient EV | 32.2 | 0 | $11.27 | $5.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 51.5 | 0 | $18.03 | $8.24 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Late night in Champaign on Tuesday
Local time
3:08 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
7 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 35m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 8.9
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 82% of the route utilizing major roadways like I 57. You'll experience long stretches of consistent speed, including one uninterrupted segment of 105.4 miles on I 57. Expect a driving profile that emphasizes forward momentum, with South Cicero Avenue and Cicero Avenue forming the initial part of your journey before transitioning to the interstate. This character means you'll spend most of your time on well-maintained, high-speed roads, making for a predictable and efficient trip.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 105.4 mi on I 57.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and South Cicero Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 35m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Richmond Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Archer Avenue): Navigation decision point.
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 35m. Total distance: 128.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 105.4 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Richmond Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Archer Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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