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Trip from Champaign, IL to Chatsworth, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 17m

Distance

62.9 mi

101 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 12m ★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m

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

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Downtown Chatsworth, IL, IL

Chatsworth, IL

Stéphane Tendon

Trip Overview

This straightforward 62.9-mile drive from Champaign, IL, to Chatsworth, IL, takes about 1 hour and 17 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, requiring no overnight stays. With a projected fuel cost of around $10, it's an economical option for a quick regional journey within the Midwest. The route primarily utilizes I-57 for a significant portion, making it a largely highway-focused experience. You'll find this drive to be efficient and direct, ideal for when you need to get from point A to point B without a lot of fuss.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 57 42.1 mi 45m
County Road 1700 N 14.8 mi 21m
North Market Street 4.3 mi 7m
South 7th Street 0.4 mi <1m
North Walnut Street 0.3 mi <1m
East Walnut Street 0.2 mi <1m
4th Street <0.1 mi <1m
East Washington Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 57 — 42.1 mi, about 45m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North Neil Street

42 ft · 8 sec · North Neil Street
2

Turn left onto East University Avenue

238 ft · 11 sec · East University Avenue
3

Turn left onto North Walnut Street

0.3 mi · 45 sec · North Walnut Street
4

Turn right onto East Washington Street

254 ft · 12 sec · East Washington Street
5

Turn left onto North Market Street

4.3 mi · 7 min · North Market Street
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward I-57 North: Kankakee
7

Merge onto I 57

42 mi · 45 min · I 57
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Exit 283 Toward US 24: Gilman, Chatsworth
9

Turn straight onto US 24

15 mi · 21 min · County Road 1700 N
10

Turn right

320 ft · 8 sec
11

Continue on South 7th Street

0.4 mi · 51 sec · South 7th Street
12

Continue on East Walnut Street

0.2 mi · 33 sec · East Walnut Street
13

Turn right onto 4th Street

274 ft · 12 sec · 4th Street
14

Arrive at destination

4th Street

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Paxton, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Paxton, IL

31 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

Rantoul, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Onarga, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31.4 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

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 62.8 — 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 | East University Avenue

Turn left onto East University Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Walnut Street

Turn left onto North Walnut Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | East Washington Street

Turn right onto East Washington Street

Navigation decision point

6
47 mi into trip | ~54m in

Take the exit toward US 24: Gilman, Chatsworth

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

Exit 283 Toward US 24: Gilman, Chatsworth
5
62.8 mi into trip | ~1h 17m in | 4th Street

Turn right onto 4th Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.83 one way

$19.67 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $10.80 $21.59
premium $4.89 $12.10 $24.21
diesel $5.61 $13.89 $27.78

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 22 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.9 0 $6.60 $3.02
Efficient EV 15.7 0 $5.50 $2.52
EV Truck/SUV 25.2 0 $8.81 $4.03

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (68% 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 17, 2026

Origin

Champaign, IL

Morning in Champaign on Tuesday

Local time

8:40 AM

CDT

Current temp

55°F

Clear

S 6 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 1:55AM CDT until April 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 1:55AM CDT until April 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Destination

Chatsworth, IL

Morning in Chatsworth on Tuesday

Local time

8:40 AM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Mostly Clear

SE 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 1:55AM CDT until April 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 1:55AM CDT until April 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

46°F

Paxton, IL

31 mi in

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

1h 17m 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?

You'll spend about 67% of this 62.9-mile journey on highways, primarily I-57. Expect a mostly highway-focused profile, with a longest uninterrupted stretch of 42.1 miles on I-57. This means you'll experience periods of consistent, faster driving. While the majority is highway, the route also incorporates local roads like County Road 1700 N and North Market Street as you approach your destination. This transition from higher-speed interstate to more local thoroughfares is a common characteristic of drives connecting larger towns to smaller communities.

67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 42.1 mi on I 57.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and County Road 1700 N. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East University Avenue.

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 1h 17m drive. You will face about 9 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 (East University Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (East Washington Street): 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 1h 17m. Total distance: 62.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (67%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 42.1 miles on I 57. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 (East University Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (East Washington Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Chatsworth, 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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