Origin
Marshall, IL
Evening in Marshall on Sunday
Local time
8:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Marshall, 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 57m
Distance
84.5 mi
136 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 49m
★
6 AM
1h 58m
8 AM
2h 15m
10 AM
2h 4m
12 PM
2h 2m
3 PM
2h 5m
5 PM
2h 14m
8 PM
1h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Marshall, IL
Mateusz Dach
Trip Overview
The drive from Marshall, IL to Champaign, IL covers 84.5 miles and takes about 1h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 74, Georgetown Road, IL 1 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.3 miles on I 74. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.21 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
42.3 miles from Marshall, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 74 | 32.3 mi | 35m |
| Georgetown Road | 29.8 mi | 44m |
| IL 1 | 15.4 mi | 22m |
| IL Route 1 | 2.4 mi | 6m |
| North State Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| North Neil Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| 1575 E US 36 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Archer Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 32.3 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marshall, IL and Champaign, IL.
1
Start on Archer Avenue
52 ft
·
6 sec
·
Archer Avenue
2
Turn sharp right onto IL 1
15 mi
·
22 min
·
IL 1
3
Continue on US 150; IL 1
2.4 mi
·
6 min
·
IL Route 1
4
Continue on US 150; IL 1
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Georgetown Road
5
Continue on US 150; IL 1
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
1575 E US 36
6
Continue on US 150; IL 1
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Georgetown Road
7
Continue on US 150; IL 1
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North State Street
8
Continue on US 150; IL 1
14 mi
·
20 min
·
Georgetown Road
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 74 West: Champaign
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 74 West
11
Merge onto I 74
32 mi
·
35 min
·
I 74
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 182
Toward Neil Street
13
Keep slight left at fork
139 ft
·
5 sec
Exit 182
Toward Neil Street
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto North Neil Street
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
North Neil Street
15
Arrive at destination
North Neil Street
Trip Plan
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 42.3 miles from Marshall, IL, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.3 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 19 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.3 miles or 1h 5m 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 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Champaign, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Marshall, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Marshall, IL
This is one driving day of about 84.5 miles and 1h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Marshall, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 74 for about 32.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 42.3 miles from Marshall, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 83.1 — 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
|
IL 1
Turn sharp right onto IL 1
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
3
49.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
Take the ramp toward I 74 West: Champaign
Navigation decision point
Toward I 74 West: Champaign
5
50.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 74 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 74 West
5
82.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 53m in
Take the exit toward Neil Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 182
Toward Neil Street
9
83.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 54m 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
$13.21 one way
$26.42 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $14.50 | $29.01 |
| premium | $4.89 | $16.26 | $32.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.66 | $37.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.87 | $4.06 |
| Efficient EV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.39 | $3.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.8 | 0 | $11.83 | $5.41 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Destination
Champaign, IL
Evening in Champaign on Sunday
Local time
8:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°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
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 57m 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?
84.5 mi in 1h 57m — 60% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: I 74.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 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 early in the drive near IL 1.
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 57m drive. You will face about 7 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 (IL 1): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 49.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 50.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
About the Cities
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 57m. Total distance: 84.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). 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: near the start (IL 1): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 49.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 50.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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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