Origin
Champaign, IL
Morning in Champaign on Tuesday
Local time
7:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Champaign, IL to Arthur, 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
58m
Distance
37.8 mi
61 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arthur, IL
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Trip Overview
Champaign, IL to Arthur, IL is 37.8 miles and takes about 58m via Chestnut Street, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically within Illinois, making it a straightforward excursion. The route predominantly uses surface roads, so expect a more relaxed pace compared to highway driving. Given its brevity, this drive is ideal for a same-day trip, allowing plenty of time for activities at your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Street | 9.4 mi | 14m |
| County Road 950 North | 8.9 mi | 12m |
| South Dunlap Street | 8.7 mi | 12m |
| North County Road 000 East | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| North Dunlap Avenue | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| North Neil Street | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| North Vine Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| United States Route 36 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Chestnut Street
— 9.4 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Champaign, IL and Arthur, IL.
1
Start on North Neil Street
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
North Neil Street
Use the left lane.
2
Continue on US 45
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
North Dunlap Avenue
3
Continue on US 45
8.7 mi
·
12 min
·
South Dunlap Street
4
Continue on US 45
9.4 mi
·
14 min
·
Chestnut Street
5
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
6
Turn straight onto US 36
8.9 mi
·
12 min
·
County Road 950 North
7
Continue on US 36
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
United States Route 36
8
Turn left onto North County Road 000 East
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
North County Road 000 East
9
Continue on North Vine Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Vine Street
10
Arrive at destination
South Vine Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.9 miles from Champaign, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 32.5 — 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
|
North Neil Street
Depart onto North Neil Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
22.9 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
3
32.5 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
North County Road 000 East
Turn left onto North County Road 000 East
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.91 one way
$11.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.49 | $12.98 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.27 | $14.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.35 | $16.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.97 | $1.81 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.31 | $1.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.29 | $2.42 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Arthur, IL
Morning in Arthur on Tuesday
Local time
7:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
58m 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 37.8-mile trip is primarily on surface roads, with the highway component making up only 2% of the drive. You'll experience 9.4 miles on Chestnut Street as the longest continuous stretch before encountering other roads. The majority of your time will be spent navigating local streets and county roads, offering a consistent, non-highway driving experience for most of the 58-minute duration.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.4 mi on Chestnut Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Neil Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Champaign, IL to Arthur, IL is easy. At 58m with 2% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Neil Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 32.5 miles (North County Road 000 East): Navigation decision point.
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
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 58m. Total distance: 37.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.4 miles on Chestnut Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 5 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Neil Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 32.5 miles (North County Road 000 East): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Arthur, 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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