Champaign, IL to Saint Anne, IL is 77.2 miles and takes about 1h 35m via I 57 and County Highway 37, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest, specifically across Illinois, making it a straightforward, same-day trip. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate, so expect a consistent pace. It's a practical route for getting from point A to point B without significant detours. Consider this if you need to cover ground efficiently between these two Illinois locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
38.6 miles from Champaign, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 45m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 57
60.9 mi
1h 5m
County Highway 37
5.7 mi
10m
North Market Street
4.3 mi
7m
West 8000 South Road
2.5 mi
4m
East 7750S Road
1.1 mi
1m
West Guertin Street
0.5 mi
1m
Chebanse Road
0.5 mi
<1m
E 7000S Road
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 60.9 mi, about 1h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Champaign, IL and Saint Anne, 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
61 mi·1 hr 5 min·I 57
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Exit 302Toward Chebanse
9
Turn right onto Chebanse Road
0.5 mi·48 sec·Chebanse Road
10
Continue on CH 37
2.5 mi·4 min·West 8000 South Road
11
At end of road, turn left onto CH 37
0.3 mi·28 sec·South 1000 East Road
12
Turn right onto CH 37
1.1 mi·1 min·East 7750S Road
13
Continue on CH 37
5.7 mi·10 min·County Highway 37
14
Turn left onto IL 1
0.4 mi·32 sec·E 7000S Road
15
Continue on CH 23
0.5 mi·1 min·West Guertin Street
16
Turn left onto South Chicago Avenue
0.3 mi·1 min·South Chicago Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
South Chicago Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of 1 hour and 35 minutes, this trip is easily accomplished in a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. There are no recommended stops provided, and with the longest stretch being on I 57, you can easily plan for a single fuel stop if needed, though the estimated fuel cost of $12 suggests you might not need to refuel. Pay attention to signs as you transition off I 57 onto County Highway 37 and North Market Street to ensure you stay on the most direct path into Saint Anne.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 38.6 miles from Champaign, IL, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.9 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 17 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.6 miles or 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint Anne, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Champaign, IL
This is one driving day of about 77.2 miles and 1h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Champaign, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 57 for about 60.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 65.8 — 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
4
4.6 mi into trip|~8m in
Take the ramp toward I-57 North: Kankakee
Navigation decision point
Toward I-57 North: Kankakee
5
65.8 mi into trip|~1h 14m in
Take the exit toward Chebanse
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 302
Toward Chebanse
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.07 one way
$24.14 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg27 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$13.25
$26.50
premium
$4.89
$14.86
$29.71
diesel
$5.61
$17.04
$34.09
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
23.2
0
$8.11
$3.71
Efficient EV
19.3
0
$6.76
$3.09
EV Truck/SUV
30.9
0
$10.81
$4.94
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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 Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Champaign, IL
Late night
in Champaign on Tuesday
Local time
5:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Saint Anne, IL
Late night
in Saint Anne on Tuesday
Local time
5:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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 35m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 86% of the journey on major roads like I 57. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 60.9 miles on I 57, which means a steady and predictable pace for a significant portion of your trip. The route transitions from the interstate to County Highway 37 and then North Market Street as you approach your destination. Expect a driving experience that is primarily about covering distance rather than engaging with varied scenery.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 60.9 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 Highway 37. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East University Avenue.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 35m drive. You will face about 11 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.
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 Saint Anne, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Chebanse along the way.
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
The longest stretch is about 60.9 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 Saint Anne, IL before heading back.
