Origin
Champaign, IL
Evening in Champaign on Sunday
Local time
6:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Champaign, IL to Atwood, IL
Drive Time
50m
Distance
32.4 mi
52 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
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6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Atwood, IL
Mike Tyurin
Trip Overview
The drive from Champaign, IL to Atwood, IL covers 32.4 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Chestnut Street, County Road 950 North, South Dunlap Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.4 miles on Chestnut Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.92 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
16.2 miles from Champaign, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 26m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 50m drive with frequent turns across 32.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Chestnut Street is the longest continuous segment at about 9.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Neil Street.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Champaign, IL to Atwood, IL is easy. At 50m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Neil Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 31.8 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Neil Street
Depart onto North Neil Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
3
22.9 mi into trip
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~36m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
3
31.8 mi into trip
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~49m in
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Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Street | 9.4 mi | 14m |
| County Road 950 North | 8.8 mi | 12m |
| South Dunlap Street | 8.7 mi | 12m |
| North Dunlap Avenue | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| North Neil Street | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Chestnut Street
— 9.4 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Champaign, IL and Atwood, IL.
1
Start on North Neil Street
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
North Neil Street
Use the none lane.
2
Continue on US 45
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
North Dunlap Avenue
Use the none lane.
3
Continue on US 45
8.7 mi
·
12 min
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South Dunlap Street
4
Continue on US 45
9.4 mi
·
14 min
·
Chestnut Street
5
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
6
Turn straight onto US 36
8.8 mi
·
12 min
·
County Road 950 North
7
Turn right onto Main Street
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
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Main Street
8
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Trip Plan
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 16.2 miles from Champaign, IL, or about 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 9.4 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 32.4 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 16.2 miles or 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Atwood, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Champaign, 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 Champaign, IL
This is one driving day of about 32.4 miles and 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Champaign, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Chestnut Street for about 9.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.2 mi from Champaign, IL · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.2 miles from Champaign, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Atwood, IL
The final approach into Atwood, 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 Atwood, IL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.92 one way
$9.84 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $5.43 | $10.85 |
| premium | $4.80 | $6.12 | $12.23 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $7.20 | $14.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13 | 0 | $4.54 | $2.07 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Atwood, IL
Evening in Atwood on Sunday
Local time
6:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°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
1 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
50m 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 Champaign, IL to Atwood, IL covers 32.4 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Chestnut Street, County Road 950 North, South Dunlap Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.2 miles from Champaign, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.92 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.
The drive from Champaign, IL to Atwood, IL is easy. At 50m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Neil Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 31.8 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Champaign, IL to Atwood, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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