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Trip from Champaign, IL to Abingdon, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 48m

Distance

147.8 mi

238 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 38m ★
6 AM
2h 49m
8 AM
3h 10m
10 AM
2h 56m
12 PM
2h 54m
3 PM
2h 57m
5 PM
3h 9m
8 PM
2h 42m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Champaign, IL, IL

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Downtown Abingdon, IL, IL

Abingdon, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Champaign, IL to Abingdon, IL covers 147.8 miles and takes about 2h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 74, I 474, IL 41 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 116.1 miles on I 74. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.91 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

73.9 miles from Champaign, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 74 116.1 mi 2h 5m
I 474 14 mi 14m
IL 41 7.9 mi 11m
Knox Hwy 10 4.1 mi 6m
County Highway 10 1.8 mi 2m
North Randolph Street 0.8 mi 2m
Bloomington Road 0.7 mi 1m
Knox Highway 9 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 74 — 116.1 mi, about 2h 5m

Traffic on I-74

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 16 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

4 PM

~1,376 veh/hr typical · worst 1,701

Quietest

2 AM

~91 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

15.1×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 95 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Champaign, IL and Abingdon, IL.

1

Start on North Neil Street

42 ft · 5 sec · North Neil Street
2

Turn right onto West University Avenue

463 ft · 17 sec · West University Avenue
3

Turn right onto North Randolph Street

0.8 mi · 2 min · North Randolph Street
4

At end of road, turn left onto West Bradley Avenue

458 ft · 13 sec · West Bradley Avenue
Use the left lane.
5

Turn slight right onto Bloomington Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Bloomington Road
6

Turn right onto US 150

0.3 mi · 38 sec · North Prospect Avenue
7

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward I 74 West: Bloomington Use the left lane.
8

Merge onto I 74

53 mi · 56 min · I 74
9

Take the exit onto I 74

28 mi · 30 min · I 74
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 474

14 mi · 14 min · I 474
Exit 99 Toward I 474 West: Moline, Rock Island
11

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 1 min
Toward I 74 West: Moline, Rock Island
12

Merge onto I 74

35 mi · 37 min · I 74
13

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 53 sec
Toward Knoxville
14

Turn left onto CH 9

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Knox Highway 9
15

Continue on CH 9

348 ft · 14 sec · Henderson Road
16

Turn right onto Knox Hwy 10

4.1 mi · 6 min · Knox Hwy 10
17

Continue on CH 10

1.8 mi · 2 min · County Highway 10
18

Turn left onto IL 41

7.9 mi · 11 min · IL 41
19

Turn right onto West Pearl Street

82 ft · 3 sec · West Pearl Street
20

Arrive at destination

West Pearl Street

Trip Plan

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 73.9 miles from Champaign, IL, or about 1h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 116.1 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 33 miles or 38m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 73.9 miles or 1h 22m 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 13m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Abingdon, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Champaign, 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 Champaign, IL

This is one driving day of about 147.8 miles and 2h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Champaign, 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 74 for about 116.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

village in Tazewell County, Illinois

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Morton, IL

74 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

Empire, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Morton, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 73.9 miles from Champaign, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 74 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 116.1 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 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 97.1 — 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 | West University Avenue

Turn right onto West University Avenue

Navigation decision point

7
0.8 mi into trip | ~2m in | West Bradley Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto West Bradley Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
1.8 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the ramp toward I 74 West: Bloomington

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 74 West: Bloomington
7
83.1 mi into trip | ~1h 32m in | I 474

Keep slight left at fork onto I 474 toward I 474 West: Moline, Rock Island

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 99 Toward I 474 West: Moline, Rock Island
5
97.1 mi into trip | ~1h 47m in

Take the exit toward I 74 West: Moline, Rock Island

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 74 West: Moline, Rock Island

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.91 one way

$45.83 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 52 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.32 $25.13 $50.25
premium $4.93 $28.68 $57.35
diesel $5.60 $32.58 $65.16

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 51.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 44.3 0 $15.52 $7.09
Efficient EV 37 0 $12.93 $5.91
EV Truck/SUV 59.1 0 $20.69 $9.46

Gas CO2

52 kg

EV CO2

17 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 Aug 30, 2026

Origin

Champaign, IL

Night in Champaign on Friday

Local time

9:27 PM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Scattered Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy

S 7 mph 12% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued August 29 at 5:29PM CDT until August 30 at 9:10AM CDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued August 29 at 5:29PM CDT until August 30 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Destination

Abingdon, IL

Night in Abingdon on Friday

Local time

9:27 PM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Partly Cloudy

S 8 to 12 mph 6% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued August 29 at 5:29PM CDT until August 30 at 9:10AM CDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued August 29 at 5:29PM CDT until August 30 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Indianapolis 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

1 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 48m 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?

147.8 mi in 2h 48m, mostly highway — 116.1 mi of that is on I 74.

98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 116.1 mi on I 74.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and I 474. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West University Avenue.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 147.8 miles you will encounter 14 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: near the start (West University Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (West Bradley Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

798 ft 539 ft

Total Climb

300 ft

Total Descent

285 ft

Highest Point

798 ft

~42.2 mi in

Elevation Range

259 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Champaign, IL and Abingdon, IL, road signs point toward Rock Island and Knoxville.

Rock Island

83.1 mi in | ~1h 32m | via I 474

Knoxville

133.3 mi in | ~2h 26m

About the Cities

Starting 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

Arriving in Abingdon, IL

Full guide →

Founded 1828

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 48m. Total distance: 147.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 116.1 miles on I 74. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Abingdon, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (West University Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (West Bradley Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Abingdon, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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