Trip from Champaign, IL to Clinton, IL

Drive Time

1h 1m

Distance

44 mi

71 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min

4 AM

0h 57m ★

6 AM

1h 2m

8 AM

1h 12m

10 AM

1h 5m

12 PM

1h 4m

3 PM

1h 6m

5 PM

1h 11m

8 PM

0h 59m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Champaign, IL to Clinton, IL covers 44 miles and takes about 1h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West University Avenue, North Randolph Street, West Bradley Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.68 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

22 miles from Champaign, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 30m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 1m drive with frequent turns across 44 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

West University Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Champaign, IL to Clinton, IL is easy. At 1h 1m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Champaign, IL to Clinton, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
West University Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
North Randolph Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
West Bradley Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
Bloomington Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
North Prospect Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 74 West	Unavailable	Refreshing
IL 54	Unavailable	Refreshing
South Grant Street	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: West University Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North Neil Street

43 ft · 6 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 the end of the road, turn left onto West Bradley Avenue

459 ft · 13 sec · West Bradley Avenue

5

Turn slight right onto Bloomington Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Bloomington Road

6

Turn right onto North Prospect Avenue

0.3 mi · 39 sec · North Prospect Avenue

7

Take the ramp left toward I 74 West: Bloomington

0.3 mi · 40 sec · I 74 West: Bloomington

8

Merge slight left

21 mi · 22 min

9

Take the exit slight right toward IL 54: Farmer City

0.4 mi · 41 sec · IL 54: Farmer City

10

Keep slight left

69 ft · 4 sec

11

Turn left

20 mi · 31 min

12

Turn right onto South Grant Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Grant Street

13

Turn left onto West Washington Street

108 ft · 5 sec · West Washington Street

14

Arrive at your destination

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 22 miles from Champaign, IL, or about 30m into the drive.

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 44 miles or 1h 1m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 22 miles or 30m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 52m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clinton, 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 44 miles and 1h 1m.

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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 22 mi from Champaign, IL · 30m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bloomington, IL

22 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

Decatur, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bloomington, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22 miles from Champaign, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Clinton, IL

The final approach into Clinton, 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 Clinton, 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

$6.68 one way

$13.37 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$7.37	$14.73
premium	$4.80	$8.31	$16.61
diesel	$5.64	$9.78	$19.55

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$32–$57

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	13.2	$4.62	$2.11
Efficient EV	11	$3.85	$1.76
EV Truck/SUV	17.6	$6.16	$2.82

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Champaign, IL

Afternoon in Champaign on Sunday

Local time

4:16 PM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Clinton, IL

Afternoon in Clinton on Sunday

Local time

4:16 PM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

53°F

Bloomington, IL

22 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 1m 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 Clinton, IL covers 44 miles and takes about 1h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are West University Avenue, North Randolph Street, West Bradley Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 22 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 $6.68 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 Clinton, IL is easy. At 1h 1m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Champaign, IL to Clinton, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Champaign, IL to Clinton, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.