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Trip from Paris, 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

1h 35m

Distance

69.1 mi

111 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 28m ★
6 AM
1h 35m
8 AM
1h 49m
10 AM
1h 40m
12 PM
1h 39m
3 PM
1h 41m
5 PM
1h 49m
8 PM
1h 31m

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

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Paris, IL

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Trip Overview

Connecting Paris and Champaign, Illinois, this 69.1-mile journey is a straightforward trek across the Midwest that typically takes about 1 hour and 35 minutes to complete. Because the travel time is relatively short, you can easily manage this as a single-day trip without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $11 for fuel to cover the distance, making it a very economical excursion. The route primarily utilizes IL Route 1, Georgetown Road, and I-74, offering a reliable path between these two Illinois hubs. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a quick change of scenery, this drive is practical and efficient for any traveler's schedule.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

34.6 miles from Paris, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 74 32.3 mi 35m
Georgetown Road 29.8 mi 44m
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
West Court Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 74 — 32.3 mi, about 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West Court Street

335 ft · 20 sec · West Court Street
2

Turn left onto US 150; IL 1

2.4 mi · 6 min · IL Route 1
3

Continue on US 150; IL 1

10 mi · 14 min · Georgetown Road
4

Continue on US 150; IL 1

0.3 mi · 28 sec · 1575 E US 36
5

Continue on US 150; IL 1

6.1 mi · 9 min · Georgetown Road
6

Continue on US 150; IL 1

1.9 mi · 2 min · North State Street
7

Continue on US 150; IL 1

14 mi · 20 min · Georgetown Road
8

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 41 sec
Toward I 74 West: Champaign
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 45 sec
Toward I 74 West
10

Merge onto I 74

32 mi · 35 min · I 74
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Exit 182 Toward Neil Street
12

Keep slight left at fork

139 ft · 5 sec
Exit 182 Toward Neil Street Use the left lane.
13

Turn left onto North Neil Street

1.3 mi · 3 min · North Neil Street
14

Arrive at destination

North Neil Street

Trip Plan

Since this is a short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, allowing you to avoid peak traffic hours if you prefer a quieter ride. You won't need to plan for any formal stops given the 1-hour and 35-minute duration, but it is always wise to ensure your tank is ready for the $11 fuel expenditure before you pull out of Paris. Keep a close eye on your transition points when moving from Georgetown Road or IL Route 1 onto I-74, as these junctions mark the most significant changes in your pace. Because there are no mandatory stops required for this 69.1-mile distance, use the time you save to enjoy a more relaxed arrival in Champaign.

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 34.6 miles from Paris, IL, or about 54m 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 15 miles or 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 34.6 miles or 54m 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 21m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Champaign, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Paris, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Paris, IL

This is one driving day of about 69.1 miles and 1h 35m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Paris, 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.

Downtown Georgetown, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Georgetown, IL

35 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

Chrisman, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tilton, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 34.6 miles from Paris, 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 · early in the drive

Cornelio's

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Georgetown, Illinois

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Early stretch · 34min in 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12176620032

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Red Herring Vegetarian Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Urbana, Illinois

1.2 mi

Basil Thai At Urbana

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Urbana, Illinois

1.3 mi

Cornelio's

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Early stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Georgetown, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12176620032

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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

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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

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Rich's Restaurant Ogden

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Ogden, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+12175822777

Monical's Pizza

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

St Joseph, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12174697777

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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 Supercharger

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Urbana, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

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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

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour

Champaign, Illinois

+18668167584

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Oakwood, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12173544098

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Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Nissan Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12173528910

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 67.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 150; IL 1 / IL Route 1

Turn left onto US 150; IL 1 / IL Route 1

Navigation decision point

3
34.5 mi into trip | ~54m in

Take the ramp toward I 74 West: Champaign

Navigation decision point

Toward I 74 West: Champaign
5
34.8 mi into trip | ~55m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 74 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 74 West
5
67.5 mi into trip | ~1h 31m in

Take the exit toward Neil Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 182 Toward Neil Street
9
67.8 mi into trip | ~1h 31m 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

$10.80 one way

$21.61 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $11.86 $23.72
premium $4.89 $13.30 $26.60
diesel $5.61 $15.26 $30.51

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.7 0 $7.26 $3.32
Efficient EV 17.3 0 $6.05 $2.76
EV Truck/SUV 27.6 0 $9.67 $4.42

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Paris, IL

Late night in Paris on Tuesday

Local time

4:16 AM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Champaign, IL

Late night in Champaign on Tuesday

Local time

4:16 AM

CDT

Current temp

69°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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 35m 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?

Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition between local roads and the interstate. With a highway share of 51 percent, you will spend roughly half your time on higher-speed roads, including a longest uninterrupted stretch of 32.3 miles on I-74. The character of the drive shifts as you move off secondary routes and merge onto the interstate, providing a clear contrast between rural road travel and major highway transit. This balance prevents the drive from feeling like a monotonous grind while still allowing you to make steady progress toward your destination. You will find that the road conditions remain consistent throughout the journey, keeping the ride predictable and steady.

51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 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 0.1 miles in near US 150; IL 1 / IL Route 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 35m 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: at 0.1 miles (US 150; IL 1 / IL Route 1): Navigation decision point; at 34.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 34.8 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 35m. Total distance: 69.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (51%). 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 0.1 miles (US 150; IL 1 / IL Route 1): Navigation decision point; at 34.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 34.8 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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