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Trip from Champaign, IL to Hudson, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 11m

Distance

62 mi

100 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 6m ★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m

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

Champaign, IL

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Downtown Hudson, IL, IL

Hudson, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Champaign, IL to Hudson, IL covers 62 miles and takes about 1h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 74, US 51, I 55 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 52.6 miles on I 74. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.61 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 74 52.6 mi 56m
US 51 5.4 mi 6m
I 55 0.9 mi <1m
North Randolph Street 0.8 mi 2m
Bloomington Road 0.7 mi 1m
West Franklin Street 0.5 mi 1m
North Prospect Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
West University Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 74 — 52.6 mi, about 56m

Traffic on I-74

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

4 PM

~1,223 veh/hr typical · worst 1,683

Quietest

2 AM

~95 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

12.9×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 84 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 Hudson, 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

Continue on I 55; US 51

0.9 mi · 58 sec · I 55; US 51
10

Take the exit onto US 51

5.4 mi · 6 min · US 51
Exit 164 Toward I 39 North: Rockford Use the slight right lane.
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 37 sec
Toward CR 12: Hudson
12

Turn right onto CR 12

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Franklin Street
13

Turn right onto CR 37

262 ft · 7 sec · South Broadway Street
14

Arrive at destination

CR 37

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Empire, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Empire, 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

Mahomet, IL

Fuel and coffee

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

Le Roy, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31 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 55.6 — 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 | West University Avenue

Turn right onto West University Avenue

Navigation decision point

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

Turn right onto North Randolph Street

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
55.6 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in | US 51

Take the exit onto US 51 toward I 39 North: Rockford

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 164 Toward I 39 North: Rockford

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.61 one way

$19.22 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.32 $10.54 $21.08
premium $4.93 $12.03 $24.06
diesel $5.60 $13.67 $27.33

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.6 0 $6.51 $2.98
Efficient EV 15.5 0 $5.43 $2.48
EV Truck/SUV 24.8 0 $8.68 $3.97

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 Aug 26, 2026

Origin

Champaign, IL

Afternoon in Champaign on Friday

Local time

4:54 PM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

SE 5 mph 15% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued August 25 at 1:12PM CDT until August 27 at 5:40AM CDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued August 25 at 1:12PM CDT until August 29 at 11:17AM CDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Destination

Hudson, IL

Afternoon in Hudson on Friday

Local time

4:54 PM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

SSE 3 to 7 mph 16% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued August 25 at 1:12PM CDT until August 27 at 5:40AM CDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued August 25 at 1:12PM CDT until August 29 at 11:17AM CDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

64°F

Empire, 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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 11m 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?

62 mi in 1h 11m, mostly highway — 52.6 mi of that is on I 74.

95% 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: 52.6 mi on I 74.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and US 51. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West University Avenue.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 11m 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 (West University Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Randolph Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (West Bradley Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

877 ft 717 ft

Total Climb

289 ft

Total Descent

254 ft

Highest Point

877 ft

~57.5 mi in

Elevation Range

160 ft

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 Hudson, IL

Full guide →

Founded 1836

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 11m. Total distance: 62 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 52.6 miles on I 74. 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 (West University Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Randolph Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (West Bradley Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

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