Planning a trip from Burbank, IL, to Champaign, IL? This 122.6-mile drive is easily manageable as a single-day excursion, taking approximately 2 hours and 25 minutes. The route primarily utilizes I-57, making it a largely highway-focused journey. With a projected fuel cost of around $19, it's an economical option for crossing the Midwest. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate, so expect a straightforward drive without many significant breaks or required overnight stays. This route offers a practical way to travel between these two Illinois locations, fitting well into a busy schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
61.3 miles from Burbank, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 14m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 57
105.4 mi
1h 54m
Cicero Avenue
4.5 mi
7m
South Ridgeland Avenue
4.3 mi
8m
Market Street
3.9 mi
6m
West Calumet Sag Road
1.1 mi
1m
Cal Sag Road
0.9 mi
1m
North Neil Street
0.7 mi
1m
West College Drive
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 105.4 mi, about 1h 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burbank, IL and Champaign, IL.
1
Start on West 87th Street
59 ft·3 sec·West 87th Street
2
Turn left onto South Ridgeland Avenue
4.3 mi·8 min·South Ridgeland Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto IL 83
0.4 mi·44 sec·West College Drive
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on IL 83
1.1 mi·1 min·West Calumet Sag Road
5
Continue on Cal Sag Road
0.9 mi·1 min·Cal Sag Road
Use the right lane.
6
Turn right onto IL 50; IL 83
4.5 mi·7 min·Cicero Avenue
Use the right lane.
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 240Toward 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
For this 2 hour and 25 minute drive, leaving in the morning is a good strategy to avoid potential afternoon traffic. Given the relatively short distance and the 105.4-mile stretch on I-57, you won't need to plan for multiple lengthy stops. Consider a quick fuel and rest stop around the midway point if needed, but the drive is manageable without extensive breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you get closer to Champaign, as services can become less frequent on long highway stretches. The fuel cost is estimated at $19, so budgeting for this is straightforward.
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 61.3 miles from Burbank, IL, or about 1h 14m 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 27 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.3 miles or 1h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 57m
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 Burbank, 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 Burbank, IL
This is one driving day of about 122.6 miles and 2h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Burbank, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 117.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|South Ridgeland Avenue
Turn left onto South Ridgeland Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
4.3 mi into trip|~8m in|IL 83 / West College Drive
Turn left onto IL 83 / West College Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
6.8 mi into trip|~12m in|IL 50; IL 83 / Cicero Avenue
Turn right onto IL 50; IL 83 / Cicero Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
12 mi into trip|~21m in|I 57
Merge onto I 57
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
117.4 mi into trip|~2h 15m in
Take the exit toward Market Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 240
Toward Market Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.17 one way
$38.33 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg43 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$21.04
$42.09
premium
$4.89
$23.59
$47.19
diesel
$5.61
$27.07
$54.14
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
36.8
0
$12.87
$5.88
Efficient EV
30.7
0
$10.73
$4.90
EV Truck/SUV
49
0
$17.16
$7.85
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Burbank, IL
Late night
in Burbank on Tuesday
Local time
4:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Partly Sunny
WNW 20 mph5% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 12:05PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 12:05PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Destination
Champaign, IL
Late night
in Champaign on Tuesday
Local time
4:09 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
19 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
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.
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive has a strong highway focus, with 86% of the journey taking place on interstates. You'll encounter stretches like Cicero Avenue and South Ridgeland Avenue early on, but the bulk of your time will be spent on I-57. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is a significant 105.4 miles on I-57, indicating a consistent and fast-paced drive for the majority of the trip. Expect a smooth, if not particularly varied, driving experience, characteristic of many Midwestern interstate routes. The road character remains largely consistent once you're on the main highway.
86% 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?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and Cicero Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Ridgeland Avenue.
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 11 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 (South Ridgeland Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (IL 83 / West College Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.8 miles (IL 50; IL 83 / Cicero Avenue): 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 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 (South Ridgeland Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (IL 83 / West College Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.8 miles (IL 50; IL 83 / Cicero Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
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.
