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Trip from Champaign, IL to Paradise, 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

1h 12m

Distance

58.9 mi

95 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 7m ★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m

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 Paradise, IL, IL

Paradise, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Champaign, IL to Paradise, IL covers 58.9 miles and takes about 1h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 57, East County Road 250 North, West Church Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 50.5 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.13 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 57 50.5 mi 54m
East County Road 250 North 2.6 mi 6m
West Church Street 1.9 mi 4m
I 72 1.3 mi 1m
Lakeland Boulevard 0.7 mi 1m
Main Street 0.5 mi 1m
Route 45 0.4 mi <1m
North Randolph Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 57 — 50.5 mi, about 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Champaign, IL and Paradise, 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

0.1 mi · 27 sec · North Randolph Street
4

Turn left onto West Church Street

1.9 mi · 4 min · West Church Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
5

Continue on I 72

1.3 mi · 1 min · I 72
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Exit 182A Toward I 57 South: Memphis
7

Merge onto I 57

50 mi · 54 min · I 57
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 30 sec
Exit 184 Toward US 45, IL 121: Mattoon, Toledo
9

Turn left onto US 45; IL 121

0.7 mi · 1 min · Lakeland Boulevard
10

Continue on US 45; IL 121

478 ft · 9 sec · Lake Land Boulevard
11

Continue on US 45; IL 121

0.4 mi · 48 sec · Route 45
12

Turn right onto 19

2.6 mi · 6 min · East County Road 250 North
13

Continue on Main Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Main Street
14

Arrive at destination

Main Street

Where to Stop

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

city in Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tuscola, IL

29 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

Tolono, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tuscola, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29.4 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 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 54.2 — 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

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Randolph Street

Turn right onto North Randolph Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Church Street

Turn left onto West Church Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
5
3.5 mi into trip | ~7m in

Take the exit toward I 57 South: Memphis

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 182A Toward I 57 South: Memphis
6
54.2 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in

Take the exit toward US 45, IL 121: Mattoon, Toledo

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

Exit 184 Toward US 45, IL 121: Mattoon, Toledo

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.13 one way

$18.26 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.32 $10.01 $20.03
premium $4.93 $11.43 $22.86
diesel $5.60 $12.98 $25.97

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17.7 0 $6.18 $2.83
Efficient EV 14.7 0 $5.15 $2.36
EV Truck/SUV 23.6 0 $8.25 $3.77

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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 29, 2026

Origin

Champaign, IL

Late night in Champaign on Saturday

Local time

2:35 AM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Mostly Clear

ESE 3 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued August 28 at 8:55PM CDT until August 30 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued August 28 at 8:36PM CDT until August 30 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Destination

Paradise, IL

Late night in Paradise on Saturday

Local time

2:35 AM

CDT

Current temp

60°F

Mostly Clear

ESE 3 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued August 28 at 8:55PM CDT until August 30 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued August 28 at 8:36PM CDT until August 30 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Indianapolis 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 12m 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?

58.9 mi in 1h 12m, mostly highway — 50.5 mi of that is on I 57.

89% 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: 50.5 mi on I 57.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and East County Road 250 North. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West University Avenue.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Champaign, IL to Paradise, IL is easy. At 1h 12m with 89% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

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 0.2 miles (West Church Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

764 ft 648 ft

Total Climb

165 ft

Total Descent

227 ft

Highest Point

764 ft

~4.2 mi in

Elevation Range

116 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

On the drive from Champaign, IL to Paradise, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Toledo along the way.

Toledo

54.2 mi in | ~1h 2m

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 12m. Total distance: 58.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 50.5 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 (West University Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Randolph Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (West Church Street): Lane positioning matters here.

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

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