The drive from Champaign, IL to Burgess, IL covers 170.1 miles and takes about 3h 27m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 74, I 474, Chicago-Kansas City Expressway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 119.2 miles on I 74.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.59 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
85 miles from Champaign, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 34m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 27m. Total distance: 170.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 27m highway drive covering 170.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 74 and I 474. The longest continuous stretch is about 119.2 miles on I 74.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 74 is the longest continuous segment at about 119.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and I 474. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West University Avenue.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 170.1 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West University Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (West Bradley Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|West University Avenue
Turn right onto West University Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
0.8 mi into trip|~2m in|West Bradley Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto West Bradley Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
1.8 mi into trip|~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 74 West: Bloomington
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 74 West: Bloomington
7
83.1 mi into trip|~1h 32m in|I 474
Keep slight left at fork onto I 474 toward I 474 West: Moline, Rock Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 99
Toward I 474 West: Moline, Rock Island
5
97.1 mi into trip|~1h 47m in
Take the exit toward I 74 West: Moline, Rock Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 74 West: Moline, Rock Island
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Champaign, IL and Burgess, IL, road signs point toward Rock Island and Galesburg.
Rock Island
83.1 mi in|~1h 32m|via I 474
Galesburg
136.4 mi in|~2h 29m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 74
119.2 mi
2h 8m
I 474
14 mi
14m
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
13.3 mi
15m
US 67
9.8 mi
14m
230th Street
4 mi
15m
West Main Street
2.2 mi
3m
East Main Street
1.9 mi
3m
IL 135
1.2 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 119.2 mi, about 2h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Champaign, IL and Burgess, IL.
1
Start on North Neil Street
42 ft·5 sec·North Neil Street
2
Turn right onto West University Avenue
463 ft·17 sec·West University Avenue
3
Turn right onto North Randolph Street
0.8 mi·2 min·North Randolph Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto West Bradley Avenue
458 ft·13 sec·West Bradley Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Turn slight right onto Bloomington Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Bloomington Road
6
Turn right onto US 150
0.3 mi·38 sec·North Prospect Avenue
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward I 74 West: BloomingtonUse the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 74
53 mi·56 min·I 74
9
Take the exit onto I 74
28 mi·30 min·I 74
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 474
14 mi·14 min·I 474
Exit 99Toward I 474 West: Moline, Rock Island
11
Take the exit
1.0 mi·1 min
Toward I 74 West: Moline, Rock Island
12
Merge onto I 74
38 mi·40 min·I 74
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward Galesburg
14
Turn straight onto East Main Street
1.9 mi·3 min·East Main Street
15
Enter roundabout onto West Main Street
367 ft·6 sec·West Main Street
16
Continue on West Main Street
2.1 mi·3 min·West Main Street
17
Turn left
0.4 mi·46 sec
18
Merge onto US 34; IL 110
13 mi·15 min·Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
19
Turn right onto US 67
9.8 mi·14 min·US 67
20
Turn left onto IL 135
1.2 mi·1 min·IL 135
21
Turn right onto 230th Street
4.0 mi·15 min·230th Street
22
Turn right onto 40th Avenue
0.3 mi·1 min·40th Avenue
23
Turn left onto 233rd Street
0.1 mi·34 sec·233rd Street
24
Turn left onto 41st Avenue
69 ft·3 sec·41st Avenue
25
Arrive at destination
41st Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 85 miles from Champaign, IL, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 119.2 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 37 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 85 miles or 1h 34m 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 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Burgess, 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 170.1 miles and 3h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Champaign, 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 74 for about 119.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 85 mi from Champaign, IL
· 1h 34m into the drive
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
51
0
$17.86
$8.16
Efficient EV
42.5
0
$14.88
$6.80
EV Truck/SUV
68
0
$23.81
$10.89
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 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
Champaign, IL
Night
in Champaign on Thursday
Local time
9:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Burgess, IL
Night
in Burgess on Thursday
Local time
9:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Peoria, IL
85 mi in
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 27m 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 Burgess, IL covers 170.1 miles and takes about 3h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 74, I 474, Chicago-Kansas City Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 85 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 $26.59 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 170.1 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West University Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (West Bradley Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Between Champaign, IL and Burgess, IL, road signs point toward Rock Island and Galesburg.
