Origin
Chrisman, IL
Late night in Chrisman on Sunday
Local time
1:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chrisman, IL to Champaign, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
55.7 mi
90 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 16m
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.
Chrisman, IL
Alexander Camargo
Trip Overview
Chrisman, IL to Champaign, IL is 55.7 miles and takes about 1h 12m via I 74 and Georgetown Road, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Illinois, moving you from one Midwest location to another. The drive is a relatively short hop, suitable for a quick transfer or a leisurely afternoon journey. Expect a straightforward path with minimal complexity, making it an easy choice for a same-day trip. Planning is minimal, allowing for flexibility.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 74 | 32.3 mi | 35m |
| Georgetown Road | 19.2 mi | 28m |
| North State Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| North Neil Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 32.3 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chrisman, IL and Champaign, IL.
1
Start on US 150; IL 1
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Georgetown Road
2
Continue on US 150; IL 1
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North State Street
3
Continue on US 150; IL 1
14 mi
·
20 min
·
Georgetown Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 74 West: Champaign
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 74 West
6
Merge onto I 74
32 mi
·
35 min
·
I 74
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 182
Toward Neil Street
8
Keep slight left at fork
139 ft
·
5 sec
Exit 182
Toward Neil Street
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto North Neil Street
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
North Neil Street
10
Arrive at destination
North Neil Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.9 miles from Chrisman, 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 21.1 and 54.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
21.1 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the ramp toward I 74 West: Champaign
Navigation decision point
Toward I 74 West: Champaign
5
21.4 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 74 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 74 West
3
21.8 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
I 74
Merge onto I 74
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
54.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Take the exit toward Neil Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 182
Toward Neil Street
9
54.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Neil Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Exit 182
Toward Neil Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.71 one way
$17.42 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.56 | $19.12 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.72 | $21.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.30 | $24.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.85 | $2.67 |
| Efficient EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.80 | $3.56 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (63% 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.
Destination
Champaign, IL
Late night in Champaign on Sunday
Local time
1:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Westville, IL
28 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 12m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 58% of it being highway. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on I 74, including a continuous stretch of 32.3 miles. This interstate segment provides a faster pace, allowing for efficient travel. As you transition off the main highway onto roads like Georgetown Road and North State Street, expect a change in speed and scenery. This blend means you get both quick transit and a taste of local driving as you approach your destination.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.3 mi on I 74.
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 around 21.1 miles in.
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 12m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 21.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 21.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 21.8 miles (I 74): Merge point - match speed before joining.
About the Cities
Starting in Chrisman, IL
Full guide →Arriving 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: 55.7 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 (58%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.3 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: at 21.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 21.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 21.8 miles (I 74): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Champaign, 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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