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Trip from Warrenville, 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

2h 51m

Distance

148.2 mi

238 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 40m ★
6 AM
2h 51m
8 AM
3h 13m
10 AM
2h 59m
12 PM
2h 57m
3 PM
3h 0m
5 PM
3h 12m
8 PM
2h 45m

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

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city in DuPage County, Illinois, United States

Warrenville, IL

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Trip Overview

This 148.2-mile drive from Warrenville, IL, to Champaign, IL, is a straightforward trip, manageable in about 2 hours and 51 minutes. Primarily on major interstates like I-57 and Veterans Memorial Tollway, it's a highway-focused journey perfect for a single-day excursion. With a fuel cost estimated at $23, it's an economical option for exploring the Midwest. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate, making it a practical choice if you want to get from point A to point B efficiently. This route is well-suited for a day trip, allowing you to maximize your time at your destination.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

74.1 miles from Warrenville, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 57 103.7 mi 1h 52m
Veterans Memorial Tollway 19.4 mi 22m
I 80 10.6 mi 12m
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway 5.2 mi 6m
Market Street 3.9 mi 6m
Winfield Road 0.8 mi 1m
North Neil Street 0.7 mi 1m
Warrenville Road 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 57 — 103.7 mi, about 1h 52m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Warrenville Road

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Warrenville Road
2

Turn right onto Winfield Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Winfield Road
Use the left lane.
3

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Toward I 88 East: Chicago Use the left lane.
4

Merge onto I 88; IL 110

5.2 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Exit 131 Toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet Use the right lane.
6

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Toward I 355 South: Joliet Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7

Merge onto I 355

19 mi · 22 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork

1.3 mi · 2 min
Exit 0A Toward I 80 East: Indiana
9

Merge onto I 80

11 mi · 12 min · I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 151A Toward I 57 South: Memphis
11

Merge onto I 57

104 mi · 1 hr 52 min · I 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 26 sec
Exit 240 Toward Market Street
13

Turn left

96 ft · 5 sec
14

Turn left onto Market Street

3.9 mi · 6 min · Market Street
15

Turn right onto East Bradley Avenue

0.3 mi · 34 sec · East Bradley Avenue
16

Turn left onto North Neil Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Neil Street
17

Arrive at destination

North Neil Street

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short duration of just under 3 hours, this route is ideal for a flexible day trip. Consider departing in the morning to take full advantage of your day, avoiding potential rush hour traffic around the Chicago metropolitan area. With only one suggested stop, you have plenty of freedom to decide when and where to refuel or take a break. The primary roads are interstates, so keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you'll be covering a significant distance on I-57, your longest stretch, before reaching 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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 74.1 miles from Warrenville, IL, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 103.7 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 33 miles or 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 74.1 miles or 1h 27m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 18m

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

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

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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 Warrenville, IL

This is one driving day of about 148.2 miles and 2h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Warrenville, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 57 for about 103.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Kankakee County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Kankakee, IL

74 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

Orland Park, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Otto, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 74.1 miles from Warrenville, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 103.7 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

The Literary

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Champaign, Illinois

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 148.2

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+12179541500

Visit website

Steven's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Woodridge, Illinois

0.7 mi

A2B Indian Veg Restaurant - Illinois

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Warrenville, Illinois

1 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Orland Park Bakery and Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tinley Park, Illinois

Early in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 31.8

Hours: 5 am–7 pm

+17083779020

Visit website

The Well

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Manteno, Illinois

2.1 mi

Bonny's Bistro

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Matteson, Illinois

1.6 mi

The Literary

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 148.2

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+12179541500

Visit website

Steven's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 10.6

Woodridge, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+16308109812

Visit website

A2B Indian Veg Restaurant - Illinois

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Warrenville, Illinois

Hours: 11:30 am–3 pm

+16307918800

Visit website

The Library Café

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 148.2

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: 9 am–8:30 pm

+12174032000

Visit website

Pepe's Mexican Restaurants - Matteson

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 42.3

Matteson, Illinois

Hours: 10 am–11 pm

+17087484400

Visit website

Mo's Chinese Kitchen

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 31.8

Orland Park, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17084788823

Visit website

Cebu Lechon House & New Chinese Kitchen

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Inexpensiv mile 10.6

Woodridge, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16309104100

Visit website

Carrabba's Italian Grill

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 10.6

Woodridge, Illinois

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+16304270900

Visit website

Orland Park Bakery and Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 31.8

Tinley Park, Illinois

Hours: 5 am–7 pm

+17083779020

Visit website

The Well

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 63.5

Manteno, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+17795295090

Visit website

Bonny's Bistro

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 42.3

Matteson, Illinois

Hours: 9 am–11 pm

+17738964817

Visit website

Dubai Coffee & More

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 31.8

Mokena, Illinois

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+17089799995

Visit website

WaterShed Cafe and Books

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 31.8

Mokena, Illinois

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+18154645230

Visit website

Qargo Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 31.8

Orland Park, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+12242361848

Visit website

Solyne Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 42.3

Frankfort, Illinois

Hours: 9 am–6 pm

+18477444958

Visit website

Gost Coffee Roasters

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 31.8

New Lenox, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+17088403999

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 148.2

Champaign, Illinois

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 148.2

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12175312800

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 148.2

Champaign, Illinois

+18668167584

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 148.2

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 148.2

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Nissan Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 148.2

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12173528910

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 148.2

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 148.2

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Fratello's Deli & Cafe

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 31.8

Mokena, Illinois

Hours: 10:30 am–6 pm

+17089956082

Visit website

Caffe Milan

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 42.3

Frankfort, Illinois

Hours: 10 am–3:30 pm

+18154697124

Visit website

Prairie Trail Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 10.6

Willowbrook, Illinois

Hours: 8:30 am–4:30 pm

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 26.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | Winfield Road

Turn right onto Winfield Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward I 88 East: Chicago

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 88 East: Chicago
7
6.7 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the exit toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 131 Toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet
7
7.1 mi into trip | ~10m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 355 South: Joliet

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 355 South: Joliet
6
26.9 mi into trip | ~33m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 East: Indiana

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 0A Toward I 80 East: Indiana

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.17 one way

$46.34 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 52 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $25.44 $50.88
premium $4.89 $28.52 $57.04
diesel $5.61 $32.72 $65.44

Estimated Tolls: $1.67

Veterans Memorial Tollway (19.4 mi) $1.36
Reagan Memorial Tollway (5.2 mi) $0.31

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Tolls

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 51.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 44.5 0 $15.56 $7.11
Efficient EV 37.1 0 $12.97 $5.93
EV Truck/SUV 59.3 0 $20.75 $9.48

Gas CO2

52 kg

EV CO2

17 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 15, 2026

Origin

Warrenville, IL

Morning in Warrenville on Sunday

Local time

9:18 AM

CDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Champaign, IL

Morning in Champaign on Sunday

Local time

9:18 AM

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

2 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 51m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Pullman National Historical Park

Pullman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...

13 mi from route ~32 min detour Free near mile 40.9
Caution: Road Construction Near the Park
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highly efficient, highway-focused drive for 77% of this trip. The personality of the road is predominantly that of an interstate, with smooth, high-speed travel. You'll encounter your longest continuous stretch of 103.7 miles on I-57, offering a period of uninterrupted driving. While not designed for scenic meandering, this route prioritizes directness and speed, allowing you to cover ground quickly. The consistent highway nature means a predictable driving experience from start to finish.

77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 103.7 mi on I 57.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and Veterans Memorial Tollway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Winfield Road.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 148.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Winfield Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Starting in Warrenville, IL

Full guide →

Founded 1833

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 51m. Total distance: 148.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 103.7 miles on I 57. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $1.67 in tolls one way, starting with Veterans Memorial Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

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.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Winfield Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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