This 127-mile drive from Champaign to Sumner, Illinois, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 52 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $20, it's an economical journey through the heart of the Midwest. The route primarily utilizes I-57, offering a straightforward path with a 59% highway share. This drive is well-suited for a single day's adventure, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. It's a practical option for a quick trip within the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
63.5 miles from Champaign, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 18m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 57
45.5 mi
48m
North 1250th Street
13.3 mi
19m
South Van Buren Street
11 mi
15m
US 50
10 mi
13m
Route 130
10 mi
14m
County Road 1100 East
6.7 mi
9m
Illinois Route 16
6 mi
8m
North Haughton Highway
4.4 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 45.5 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Champaign, IL and Sumner, 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 182AToward I 57 South: Memphis
7
Merge onto I 57
45 mi·48 min·I 57
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·47 sec
Exit 190AToward IL 16 East: Charleston
9
Turn straight onto IL 16
0.7 mi·1 min·Charleston Avenue East
10
Continue on IL 16
6.0 mi·8 min·Illinois Route 16
11
Continue on IL 16
1.8 mi·2 min·West Lincoln Avenue
12
Turn right onto IL 130
1.6 mi·2 min·18th Street
13
Continue on IL 130
0.8 mi·1 min·Illinois Route 130
14
Continue on IL 130
10.0 mi·14 min·Route 130
15
Continue on IL 130
2.0 mi·2 min·County Road 1825 East
16
Continue on IL 130
0.8 mi·1 min·County Road 1775 E
17
Continue on IL 130
0.4 mi·32 sec·North Haughton Highway
18
Continue on IL 130
1.3 mi·1 min·1700E
19
Continue on IL 130
4.0 mi·5 min·North Haughton Highway
20
Continue on IL 130
2.1 mi·3 min·County Road 1700E
21
Continue on IL 130
13 mi·19 min·North 1250th Street
22
Turn left onto IL 130
11 mi·15 min·South Van Buren Street
23
Continue on IL 130
6.7 mi·9 min·County Road 1100 East
24
Continue on IL 130
1.3 mi·2 min·North West Street
25
Turn left onto West Butler Street
1.3 mi·3 min·West Butler Street
26
Turn right onto North Lincoln Avenue
481 ft·16 sec·North Lincoln Avenue
27
Turn left onto East Main Street
1.1 mi·2 min·East Main Street
28
Turn left onto US 50; IL 250
10.0 mi·13 min·US 50; IL 250
29
Turn right onto IL 250
95 ft·7 sec·IL 250
30
Continue on IL 250
1.1 mi·1 min·IL 250
31
Turn right onto North Christy Avenue
473 ft·15 sec·North Christy Avenue
32
Turn right onto West North Avenue
49 ft·2 sec·West North Avenue
33
Arrive at destination
West North Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the short 2-hour 52-minute duration, this route offers a lot of flexibility for departure times. You could easily leave mid-morning and still arrive well before evening. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $20, you won't need extensive planning for refueling or lengthy breaks. Keep an eye on your gas gauge as you approach Sumner, as services might become less frequent on the final stretch. Enjoy the straightforward nature of this drive and arrive refreshed.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 63.5 miles from Champaign, IL, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 45.5 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 28 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.5 miles or 1h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sumner, 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.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Champaign, IL
This is one driving day of about 127 miles and 2h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Champaign, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 57 for about 45.5 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 49.2 — 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
5
49.2 mi into trip|~56m in
Take the exit toward IL 16 East: Charleston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 190A
Toward IL 16 East: Charleston
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.86 one way
$39.71 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg44 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$21.80
$43.60
premium
$4.89
$24.44
$48.88
diesel
$5.61
$28.04
$56.08
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
38.1
0
$13.33
$6.10
Efficient EV
31.8
0
$11.11
$5.08
EV Truck/SUV
50.8
0
$17.78
$8.13
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (66% 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
5:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Sumner, IL
Late night
in Sumner on Tuesday
Local time
5:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
72°F
Charleston, IL
64 mi in
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
15 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
2h 52m 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?
The drive presents a mixed experience, with a significant portion on I-57. You'll encounter a 59% highway share, offering stretches of faster travel. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll navigate is 45.5 miles on I-57. As you transition from the interstate, expect to utilize local roads like North 1250th Street and South Van Buren Street, which will likely offer a change of pace from the highway. This blend means you'll experience both efficient travel and a more grounded, local feel.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 45.5 mi on I 57.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West 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 2h 52m drive. You will face about 15 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 0.2 miles (West Church Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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 45.5 miles on I 57. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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 Sumner, IL before heading back.
