Origin
Windsor, IL
Morning in Windsor on Tuesday
Local time
6:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Windsor, 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
1h 23m
Distance
64.5 mi
104 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Windsor, IL
Choco Kitty
Trip Overview
Windsor, IL to Champaign, IL is 64.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 23 minutes via I 57, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip keeps you within the Midwest, traveling between two points in Illinois. It's a straightforward drive that's perfect for a quick hop between towns. You'll primarily be on major highways, making for an efficient journey. Consider this route if you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 57 | 45.1 mi | 48m |
| Route 16 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| Marshall Avenue | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Charleston Avenue | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| West University Avenue | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Illinois Route 16 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| I 72 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Kentucky Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 45.1 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Windsor, IL and Champaign, IL.
1
Start on North Maple Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Maple Street
2
Turn left onto IL 16
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Kentucky Avenue
3
Continue on IL 16
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Route 16
4
Continue on IL 16
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Illinois Route 16
5
Continue on IL 16
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Marshall Avenue
6
Continue on IL 16
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Route 16
7
Continue on IL 16
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Marshall Avenue
8
Turn left onto IL 16
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
South 21st Street
9
Turn right onto IL 16
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Charleston Avenue
10
Turn right
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I-57 North: Champaign
11
Merge onto I 57
45 mi
·
48 min
·
I 57
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 235A
Toward I-72 East: University Avenue
13
Merge onto I 72
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 72
14
Continue on West University Avenue
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
West University Avenue
15
Turn left onto North Randolph Street
364 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Randolph Street
16
Turn right onto West Park Avenue
458 ft
·
15 sec
·
West Park Avenue
17
Turn right onto North Neil Street
320 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Neil Street
18
Arrive at destination
North Neil Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.2 miles from Windsor, 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 0.3 and 64.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
IL 16 / Kentucky Avenue
Turn left onto IL 16 / Kentucky Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
12 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
IL 16 / South 21st Street
Turn left onto IL 16 / South 21st Street
Navigation decision point
5
60.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Take the exit toward I-72 East: University Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 235A
Toward I-72 East: University Avenue
5
64.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
|
West Park Avenue
Turn right onto West Park Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
64.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
|
North Neil Street
Turn right onto North Neil Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.08 one way
$20.17 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.07 | $22.14 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.41 | $24.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.24 | $28.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.77 | $3.10 |
| Efficient EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.64 | $2.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.8 | 0 | $9.03 | $4.13 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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 Tuesday
Local time
6:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
WSW 16 mph
99% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 2:43AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 1:54AM CDT until April 18 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
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
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 23m 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 highway-focused drive for this 64.5-mile trip. With 84% of the journey on highways, much of your time will be spent on I 57. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 45.1 miles on I 57, offering a chance to settle into a rhythm. While the bulk of the drive is on faster roads, you'll also navigate segments on Route 16 and Marshall Avenue, which may offer a slight change of pace. Overall, this route prioritizes direct travel over winding scenic byways.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 45.1 mi on I 57.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and Route 16. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near IL 16 / Kentucky 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 1h 23m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (IL 16 / Kentucky Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 12 miles (IL 16 / South 21st Street): Navigation decision point; at 60.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 23m. Total distance: 64.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 45.1 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: at 0.3 miles (IL 16 / Kentucky Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 12 miles (IL 16 / South 21st Street): Navigation decision point; at 60.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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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