Origin
Oakley, IL
Morning in Oakley on Sunday
Local time
9:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oakley, IL to Champaign, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
42.3 mi
68 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oakley, IL
Mike Tyurin
Champaign, IL
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Trip Overview
Oakley, IL to Champaign, IL is 42.3 miles and takes about 59 minutes via I 72, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Illinois, moving you across the Midwest. Given the brief travel time, this is an ideal route for a quick transfer or a day trip. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate, making for a straightforward drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 72 | 33.2 mi | 36m |
| North Oakley Road | 3.5 mi | 8m |
| West University Avenue | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Argenta Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Caleb Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| North Center Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Angle Crossing Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| County Highway 25 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 72
— 33.2 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakley, IL and Champaign, IL.
1
Start on East North Street
54 ft
·
4 sec
·
East North Street
2
Turn right onto North Center Street
0.2 mi
·
59 sec
·
North Center Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto Angle Crossing Road
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Angle Crossing Road
4
Turn left onto CTH 25
3.5 mi
·
8 min
·
North Oakley Road
5
Keep slight left at fork onto CTH 25
399 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Oakley Road
6
Continue on CTH 25
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Caleb Road
7
Keep slight right at fork onto CTH 25
527 ft
·
14 sec
·
County Highway 25
8
Continue on CR 25
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Argenta Road
9
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I-72 East: Champaign
10
Merge onto I 72
33 mi
·
36 min
·
I 72
11
Continue on West University Avenue
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
West University Avenue
12
Turn left onto North Randolph Street
364 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Randolph Street
13
Turn right onto West Park Avenue
458 ft
·
15 sec
·
West Park Avenue
14
Turn right onto North Neil Street
320 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Neil Street
15
Arrive at destination
North Neil Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.1 miles from Oakley, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 42.2 — 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
|
North Center Street
Turn right onto North Center Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Angle Crossing Road
At end of road, turn right onto Angle Crossing Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
4
3.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
CTH 25 / North Oakley Road
Keep slight left at fork onto CTH 25 / North Oakley Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
42.1 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
West Park Avenue
Turn right onto West Park Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
42.2 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
North Neil Street
Turn right onto North Neil Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.45 one way
$12.91 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $7.11 | $14.22 |
| premium | $4.81 | $8.00 | $16.01 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $9.00 | $18.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
| Efficient EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.92 | $2.71 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Morning in Champaign on Sunday
Local time
9:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
59m 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 is mostly highway, with 79% of the drive on I 72. You'll experience a longest stretch of 33.2 miles on I 72 before transitioning to North Oakley Road and then West University Avenue. Expect a more suburban feel as you approach Champaign, with increasing exit density.
79% 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: 33.2 mi on I 72.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 72 and North Oakley Road. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Center Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 42.3 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Angle Crossing Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 3.9 miles (CTH 25 / North Oakley Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
About the Cities
Starting in Oakley, 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 59m. Total distance: 42.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 33.2 miles on I 72. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Champaign, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 (North Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Angle Crossing Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 3.9 miles (CTH 25 / North Oakley Road): 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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