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Trip from Burbank, IL to Champaign, IL

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

2h 25m

Distance

122.6 mi

197 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

19 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 16m ★
6 AM
2h 25m
8 AM
2h 45m
10 AM
2h 32m
12 PM
2h 30m
3 PM
2h 33m
5 PM
2h 44m
8 PM
2h 19m

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

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Burbank, IL

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Trip Overview

Planning a trip from Burbank, IL, to Champaign, IL? This 122.6-mile drive is easily manageable as a single-day excursion, taking approximately 2 hours and 25 minutes. The route primarily utilizes I-57, making it a largely highway-focused journey. With a projected fuel cost of around $19, it's an economical option for crossing the Midwest. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate, so expect a straightforward drive without many significant breaks or required overnight stays. This route offers a practical way to travel between these two Illinois locations, fitting well into a busy schedule.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

61.3 miles from Burbank, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 25m. Total distance: 122.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (86%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This drive has a strong highway focus, with 86% of the journey taking place on interstates. You'll encounter stretches like Cicero Avenue and South Ridgeland Avenue early on, but the bulk of your time will be spent on I-57. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is a significant 105.4 miles on I-57, indicating a consistent and fast-paced drive for the majority of the trip. Expect a smooth, if not particularly varied, driving experience, characteristic of many Midwestern interstate routes. The road character remains largely consistent once you're on the main highway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 57 is the longest continuous segment at about 105.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and Cicero Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Ridgeland 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 2h 25m drive. You will face about 11 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 Ridgeland Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (IL 83 / West College Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.8 miles (IL 50; IL 83 / Cicero Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Ridgeland Avenue

Turn left onto South Ridgeland Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
4
4.3 mi into trip | ~8m in | IL 83 / West College Drive

Turn left onto IL 83 / West College Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
6.8 mi into trip | ~12m in | IL 50; IL 83 / Cicero Avenue

Turn right onto IL 50; IL 83 / Cicero Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
12 mi into trip | ~21m in | I 57

Merge onto I 57

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
117.4 mi into trip | ~2h 15m in

Take the exit toward Market Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 240 Toward Market Street

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 57 105.4 mi 1h 54m
Cicero Avenue 4.5 mi 7m
South Ridgeland Avenue 4.3 mi 8m
Market Street 3.9 mi 6m
West Calumet Sag Road 1.1 mi 1m
Cal Sag Road 0.9 mi 1m
North Neil Street 0.7 mi 1m
West College Drive 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 57 — 105.4 mi, about 1h 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West 87th Street

59 ft · 3 sec · West 87th Street
2

Turn left onto South Ridgeland Avenue

4.3 mi · 8 min · South Ridgeland Avenue
Use the left lane.
3

Turn left onto IL 83

0.4 mi · 44 sec · West College Drive
Use the left lane.
4

Continue on IL 83

1.1 mi · 1 min · West Calumet Sag Road
5

Continue on Cal Sag Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Cal Sag Road
Use the right lane.
6

Turn right onto IL 50; IL 83

4.5 mi · 7 min · Cicero Avenue
Use the right lane.
7

Turn left onto 167th Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · 167th Street
Use the left lane.
8

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80
9

Merge onto I 57

105 mi · 1 hr 54 min · I 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 26 sec
Exit 240 Toward Market Street
11

Turn left

96 ft · 5 sec
12

Turn left onto Market Street

3.9 mi · 6 min · Market Street
13

Turn right onto East Bradley Avenue

0.3 mi · 34 sec · East Bradley Avenue
14

Turn left onto North Neil Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Neil Street
15

Arrive at destination

North Neil Street

Trip Plan

For this 2 hour and 25 minute drive, leaving in the morning is a good strategy to avoid potential afternoon traffic. Given the relatively short distance and the 105.4-mile stretch on I-57, you won't need to plan for multiple lengthy stops. Consider a quick fuel and rest stop around the midway point if needed, but the drive is manageable without extensive breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you get closer to Champaign, as services can become less frequent on long highway stretches. The fuel cost is estimated at $19, so budgeting for this is straightforward.

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 61.3 miles from Burbank, IL, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 105.4 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 27 miles or 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 61.3 miles or 1h 14m 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 57m

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 Burbank, 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 Burbank, IL

This is one driving day of about 122.6 miles and 2h 25m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Burbank, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 57 for about 105.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 61.3 mi from Burbank, IL · 1h 14m into the drive

Downtown Bradley, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bradley, IL

61 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Clifton, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 61.3 miles from Burbank, 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 105.4 miles.

Arriving in Champaign, IL

The final approach into Champaign, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Champaign, IL.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

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...

8 mi from route ~20 min detour Free near mile 8.5
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.17 one way

$38.33 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 43 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $21.04 $42.09
premium $4.89 $23.59 $47.19
diesel $5.61 $27.07 $54.14

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 42.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

19 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Champaign, Illinois

Other

1 DCFC

EV Connect Charging Station

Champaign, Illinois

EV Connect

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Champaign, Illinois

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Champaign, Illinois

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla Destination Charger

Champaign, Illinois

Tesla Destination

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Urbana, Illinois

Tesla

1 DCFC

Electrify America Charging Station

Champaign, Illinois

Electrify America

1 DCFC

EV Connect Charging Station

Savoy, Illinois

EV Connect

1 DCFC

Other: 5 Tesla: 3 ChargePoint: 3 Blink: 3 EV Connect: 2 Tesla Destination: 2 Electrify America: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 36.8 0 $12.87 $5.88
Efficient EV 30.7 0 $10.73 $4.90
EV Truck/SUV 49 0 $17.16 $7.85

Gas CO2

43 kg

EV CO2

14 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

Burbank, IL

Night in Burbank on Thursday

Local time

11:31 PM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Champaign, IL

Night in Champaign on Thursday

Local time

11:31 PM

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

14 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 25m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Burbank, IL to Champaign, IL covers 122.6 miles and takes about 2h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 57, Cicero Avenue, South Ridgeland Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 61.3 miles from Burbank, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.17 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 2h 25m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Ridgeland Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (IL 83 / West College Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.8 miles (IL 50; IL 83 / Cicero Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Burbank, IL to Champaign, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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