Trip from Yorkville, 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 40m

Distance

112.3 mi

181 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min

4 AM

2h 30m ★

6 AM

2h 41m

8 AM

3h 2m

10 AM

2h 48m

12 PM

2h 46m

3 PM

2h 49m

5 PM

3h 1m

8 PM

2h 35m

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 and county seat of Kendall County, Illinois, United States

Yorkville, IL

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Trip Overview

This 112.3-mile journey from Yorkville, IL, to Champaign, IL, is best tackled as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes. You'll navigate a mix of local roads, including North 2700 East Road, IL 47, and North 390 East Road, with about 29% of the drive on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this 1-stop trip is around $18. Given its relatively short duration and Midwest setting, this route offers a flexible travel option, allowing for spontaneous stops or a direct journey. It’s a straightforward drive through familiar terrain, perfect for a quick transition between two Illinois locales.

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

56.2 miles from Yorkville, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
North 2700 East Road	28.7 mi	44m
IL 47	23.7 mi	27m
North 390 East Road	10.8 mi	15m
I 74	9 mi	10m
County Road 400 East	7.7 mi	10m
County Road 350 East	4.5 mi	6m
North 450 East Road	3.5 mi	4m
South Bridge Street	2.5 mi	4m

Longest stretch: North 2700 East Road — 28.7 mi, about 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on South Bridge Street

2.5 mi · 4 min · South Bridge Street

Use the left lane.

Continue on this road

10 mi · 16 min · this road

Use the straight lane.

Continue on North Bridge Street

1.3 mi · 1 min · North Bridge Street

Continue on IL 47

24 mi · 27 min · IL 47

Turn left onto IL 47

1.3 mi · 2 min · North Union Street

Continue on IL 47

22 mi · 35 min · North 2700 East Road

Continue on IL 47

1.2 mi · 2 min · North Center Street

Continue on IL 47

6.7 mi · 9 min · North 2700 East Road

Continue on IL 47

0.7 mi · 1 min · North 2750 East Road

Continue on IL 47

1.1 mi · 1 min · North 2775 East Road

Continue on IL 47

0.4 mi · 36 sec · North 2790 East Road

Continue on IL 47

0.4 mi · 32 sec · North 385 East Road

Continue on IL 47

11 mi · 15 min · North 390 East Road

Turn left onto IL 9; IL 47; IL 54

0.5 mi · 1 min · West 1st Street

Turn right onto IL 47

0.4 mi · 47 sec · South Sangamon Avenue

Continue on IL 47

383 ft · 7 sec · North 450E Road

Continue on IL 47

3.5 mi · 4 min · North 450 East Road

Continue on IL 47

2.1 mi · 2 min · County Road 450 East

Continue on IL 47

7.5 mi · 10 min · County Road 400 East

Continue on IL 47

4.5 mi · 6 min · County Road 350 East

Continue on IL 47

0.2 mi · 28 sec · County Road 400 East

Continue on IL 47

506 ft · 12 sec · North Lombard Street

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Toward I 74 East: Champaign

Merge onto I 74

9.0 mi · 10 min · I 74

Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Exit 182 Toward Neil Street

Keep slight right at fork

140 ft · 5 sec

Exit 182 Toward Neil Street

Turn right onto North Neil Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · North Neil Street

Arrive at destination

North Neil Street

Trip Plan

For this 2-hour and 40-minute drive, a single day trip is entirely feasible, and you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost of approximately $18, planning is minimal. Consider starting your drive in the late morning to enjoy a relaxed departure from Yorkville, IL. The longest stretch without significant turns is 28.7 miles on North 2700 East Road, so keep an eye on your fuel levels before embarking on that segment. This route is more about efficient local travel than scenic detours, so focus on a smooth transition to Champaign, IL.

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 56.2 miles from Yorkville, IL, or about 1h 19m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.7 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 25 miles or 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 56.2 miles or 1h 19m 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 13m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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 Yorkville, IL

This is one driving day of about 112.3 miles and 2h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Yorkville, 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 North 2700 East Road for about 28.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Forrest, IL

56 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.

Popular next leg

Forrest, IL to Champaign, IL

50.4 mi · 1h 11m

Pacing Suggestions

Morris, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fairbury, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 56.2 miles from Yorkville, 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.

Nearby Places

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

Top Restaurant

Red Herring Vegetarian Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Urbana, Illinois

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 112.3

+12173672340

Visit website

Basil Thai At Urbana

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Urbana, Illinois

1.3 mi

Blue Star Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Gibson City, Illinois

2.2 mi

Red Herring Vegetarian Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 112.3

Urbana, Illinois

+12173672340

Visit website

Basil Thai At Urbana

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 112.3

Urbana, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+12173448662

Visit website

Blue Star Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 80.2

Gibson City, Illinois

Hours: 5 am–2 pm

+12177844033

Ta Canijo Taco Trucks

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Yorkville, Illinois

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+16303852680

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 112.3

Champaign, Illinois

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 112.3

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12175312800

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 112.3

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 111.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Bridge Street

Depart onto South Bridge Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

83.2 mi into trip | ~2h in | IL 47 / South Sangamon Avenue

Turn right onto IL 47 / South Sangamon Avenue

Navigation decision point

101.8 mi into trip | ~2h 27m in | I 74

Merge onto I 74

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.

110.9 mi into trip | ~2h 37m in

Take the exit toward Neil Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 182 Toward Neil Street

111.1 mi into trip | ~2h 37m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Neil Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 182 Toward Neil Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.56 one way

$35.11 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$19.28	$38.55
premium	$4.89	$21.61	$43.22
diesel	$5.61	$24.79	$49.59

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 39.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	33.7	$11.79	$5.39
Efficient EV	28.1	$9.83	$4.49
EV Truck/SUV	44.9	$15.72	$7.19

Gas CO2

39 kg

EV CO2

13 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

Yorkville, IL

Late night in Yorkville on Sunday

Local time

2:52 AM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Champaign, IL

Late night in Champaign on Sunday

Local time

2:52 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

15 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

2h 40m 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 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 112.3-mile route, with a significant portion on local roads. While 29% of the drive is on highways, the character leans towards navigating through communities rather than long, open stretches. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 28.7 miles on North 2700 East Road. This suggests a driving experience that involves more frequent adjustments and a constant awareness of your surroundings as you transition between different road types and speeds. The route is designed for local transit rather than high-speed cruising.

Only 29% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.

28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 28.7 mi on North 2700 East Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Bridge Street.

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 2h 40m 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 (South Bridge Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 83.2 miles (IL 47 / South Sangamon Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 101.8 miles (I 74): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

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 2h 40m. Total distance: 112.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (29%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 28.7 miles on North 2700 East Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

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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Trip from Yorkville, IL to Champaign, IL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Red Herring Vegetarian Restaurant

Red Herring Vegetarian Restaurant

Basil Thai At Urbana

Blue Star Cafe

Ta Canijo Taco Trucks

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Tesla Destination Charger

EV Connect Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Electrify America Charging Station

Nissan Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Yorkville, IL

Champaign, IL

Same local time

15 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 40m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

About the Cities

Arriving in Champaign, IL

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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