Origin
Rantoul, IL
Late night in Rantoul on Tuesday
Local time
3:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rantoul, IL to Champaign, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
16.5 mi
27 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rantoul, IL
Radoslaw Sikorski
Trip Overview
Rantoul to Champaign is 16.5 miles and takes about 23 minutes via I 57, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop connects two points within Illinois' Midwest region, offering a straightforward drive. It's a practical route for local travel or as a brief segment of a larger journey. Given its minimal distance, you can easily complete this trip on your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 57 | 9.4 mi | 10m |
| Market Street | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| East Champaign Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North Neil Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Bradley Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Century Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 9.4 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rantoul, IL and Champaign, IL.
1
Start on US 45
64 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Century Boulevard
2
Turn right onto US 136
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Champaign Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I-57 South: Champaign
4
Merge onto I 57
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
I 57
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 240
Toward Market Street
6
Turn left
96 ft
·
5 sec
7
Turn left onto Market Street
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Market Street
8
Turn right onto East Bradley Avenue
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
East Bradley Avenue
9
Turn left onto North Neil Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Neil Street
10
Arrive at destination
North Neil Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 136 / East Champaign Avenue
Turn right onto US 136 / East Champaign Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
11.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward Market Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 240
Toward Market Street
4
11.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
4
15.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
East Bradley Avenue
Turn right onto East Bradley Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
15.8 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
North Neil Street
Turn left onto North Neil Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.58 one way
$5.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.83 | $5.66 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.18 | $6.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.64 | $7.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.73 | $0.79 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Late night in Champaign on Tuesday
Local time
3:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°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
23m 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 drive is primarily an interstate experience, with 57% of the journey on I 57. You'll encounter a mixed drive profile, transitioning from local roads to faster highway speeds. The longest stretch without a break is 9.4 miles on I 57, indicating a consistent pace for a significant portion of the trip. Expect smooth sailing on the interstate before potentially navigating Market Street and East Champaign Avenue closer to your destination.
57% 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: 9.4 mi on I 57.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 US 136 / East Champaign Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 8 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 (US 136 / East Champaign Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 11.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Rantoul, IL
Full guide →Rantoul is a town in Central Illinois.
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 23m. Total distance: 16.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.4 miles on I 57. 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 (US 136 / East Champaign Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 11.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
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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