Trip from Morris, IL to Champaign, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 11m

Distance

92.4 mi

149 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min

4 AM

2h 3m ★

6 AM

2h 12m

8 AM

2h 30m

10 AM

2h 18m

12 PM

2h 16m

3 PM

2h 19m

5 PM

2h 29m

8 PM

2h 6m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Morris, IL

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Trip Overview

This 92.4-mile drive from Morris, IL, to Champaign, IL, is best suited as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 11 minutes. You'll navigate primarily local roads, with only about 10% on highways, making for a less-than-two-hour journey on the road. Budget around $14 for fuel for this relatively short excursion through the Midwest. With no designated stops recommended, this trip offers a straightforward connection between two Illinois communities, perfect for a quick transit or an easy day out.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

46.2 miles from Morris, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
North 2700 East Road	28.7 mi	44m
North 390 East Road	10.8 mi	15m
East Street	10.1 mi	12m
I 74	9 mi	10m
Division Street	7.9 mi	9m
County Road 400 East	7.7 mi	10m
County Road 350 East	4.5 mi	6m
North 450 East Road	3.5 mi	4m

Longest stretch: North 2700 East Road — 28.7 mi, about 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Morris, IL and Champaign, IL.

Start on this road

49 ft · 3 sec · this road

Turn right

43 ft · 8 sec

Turn left onto IL 47

7.9 mi · 9 min · Division Street

Continue on IL 47

10 mi · 12 min · East Street

Turn left onto IL 47

1.3 mi · 2 min · North Union Street

Continue on IL 47

22 mi · 35 min · North 2700 East Road

Continue on IL 47

1.2 mi · 2 min · North Center Street

Continue on IL 47

6.7 mi · 9 min · North 2700 East Road

Continue on IL 47

0.7 mi · 1 min · North 2750 East Road

Continue on IL 47

1.1 mi · 1 min · North 2775 East Road

Continue on IL 47

0.4 mi · 36 sec · North 2790 East Road

Continue on IL 47

0.4 mi · 32 sec · North 385 East Road

Continue on IL 47

11 mi · 15 min · North 390 East Road

Turn left onto IL 9; IL 47; IL 54

0.5 mi · 1 min · West 1st Street

Turn right onto IL 47

0.4 mi · 47 sec · South Sangamon Avenue

Continue on IL 47

383 ft · 7 sec · North 450E Road

Continue on IL 47

3.5 mi · 4 min · North 450 East Road

Continue on IL 47

2.1 mi · 2 min · County Road 450 East

Continue on IL 47

7.5 mi · 10 min · County Road 400 East

Continue on IL 47

4.5 mi · 6 min · County Road 350 East

Continue on IL 47

0.2 mi · 28 sec · County Road 400 East

Continue on IL 47

506 ft · 12 sec · North Lombard Street

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Toward I 74 East: Champaign

Merge onto I 74

9.0 mi · 10 min · I 74

Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Exit 182 Toward Neil Street

Keep slight right at fork

140 ft · 5 sec

Exit 182 Toward Neil Street

Turn right onto North Neil Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · North Neil Street

Arrive at destination

North Neil Street

Trip Plan

With a total duration of just over two hours, this drive from Morris to Champaign is easily manageable in a single day. You can depart at your leisure, perhaps in the morning to maximize your time in Champaign, or in the afternoon for a more relaxed start from Morris. Given the relatively short distance and minimal highway share, there's no need to split the drive. Keep an eye on your fuel as you'll be on local roads for much of the trip; ensure you have enough for the entire 92.4 miles before departing, as services might be less frequent than on major interstates. The $14 fuel estimate is a good starting point for budgeting.

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 46.2 miles from Morris, IL, or about 1h 6m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.7 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 20 miles or 24m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 46.2 miles or 1h 6m 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 48m

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 Morris, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Morris, IL

This is one driving day of about 92.4 miles and 2h 11m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Morris, IL.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on North 2700 East Road for about 28.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Harpster, IL

46 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

Gardner, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Forrest, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 46.2 miles from Morris, 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

Red Herring Vegetarian Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Urbana, Illinois

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch · 0min to go 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

+12173672340

Visit website

Basil Thai At Urbana

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Urbana, Illinois

1.3 mi

Blue Star Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Gibson City, Illinois

2.9 mi

Red Herring Vegetarian Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Urbana, Illinois

+12173672340

Visit website

Basil Thai At Urbana

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Urbana, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+12173448662

Visit website

Blue Star Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Gibson City, Illinois

Hours: 5 am–2 pm

+12177844033

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.2 mi from route

Champaign, Illinois

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.1 mi from route

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12175312800

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 91.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | IL 47 / Division Street

Turn left onto IL 47 / Division Street

Navigation decision point

81.9 mi into trip | ~1h 58m in | I 74

Merge onto I 74

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.

90.9 mi into trip | ~2h 8m in

Take the exit toward Neil Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 182 Toward Neil Street

91.2 mi into trip | ~2h 8m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Neil Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 182 Toward Neil Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.45 one way

$28.89 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$15.86	$31.72
premium	$4.89	$17.78	$35.56
diesel	$5.61	$20.40	$40.80

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	27.7	$9.70	$4.44
Efficient EV	23.1	$8.09	$3.70
EV Truck/SUV	37	$12.94	$5.91

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 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 14, 2026

Origin

Morris, IL

Late night in Morris on Tuesday

Local time

4:08 AM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Champaign, IL

Late night in Champaign on Tuesday

Local time

4:08 AM

CDT

Current temp

84°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSW 20 mph 33% chance Live forecast

Tornado Watch

Tornado Watch issued April 14 at 2:35PM CDT until April 14 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Tornado Watch

Tornado Watch issued April 14 at 2:33PM CDT until April 14 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

77°F

Harpster, IL

46 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

17 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

2h 11m 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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for most of this route, as only 10% of the journey involves highway travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 28.7 miles on North 2700 East Road. This suggests a driving experience characterized by frequent turns and varying road conditions rather than long, high-speed segments. You'll likely be navigating through smaller communities and rural landscapes, making the drive feel more connected to the local environment.

Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.

28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 28.7 mi on North 2700 East Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

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 2h 11m drive. You will face about 9 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: Navigation decision point; near the start (IL 47 / Division Street): Navigation decision point; at 81.9 miles (I 74): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Starting in Morris, IL

Full guide →

Founded 1842

Northern Illinois is a region of Illinois generally located immediately along and north of I-80 and outside of Chicagoland. While largely rural, it does include Rockford, the third largest city in Illinois, as well as DeKalb, home of Northern Illinois University.

Top landmarks

• Dresden Island Lock and Dam Historic District
• Morris Downtown Commercial Historic District — historic district in Illinois, United States

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 2h 11m. Total distance: 92.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (10%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 28.7 miles on North 2700 East Road. 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.

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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Trip from Morris, IL to Champaign, IL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Red Herring Vegetarian Restaurant

Red Herring Vegetarian Restaurant

Basil Thai At Urbana

Blue Star Cafe

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Tesla Destination Charger

EV Connect Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Electrify America Charging Station

Nissan Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Morris, IL

Champaign, IL

Same local time

17 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 11m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

About the Cities

Starting in Morris, IL

Arriving in Champaign, IL

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

How this page is built

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