Trip from Champaign, IL to Crestwood, IL

Drive Time

3h 46m

Distance

199.2 mi

321 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

27 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

3h 34m ★

6 AM

3h 47m

8 AM

4h 12m

10 AM

3h 56m

12 PM

3h 53m

3 PM

3h 57m

5 PM

4h 11m

8 PM

3h 39m

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

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Crestwood, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Champaign, IL to Crestwood, IL covers 199.2 miles and takes about 3h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 57, Ken Gray Expressway, Power Plant Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 143.1 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.26 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

99.6 miles from Champaign, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 3h 46m highway drive covering 199.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and Ken Gray Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 143.1 miles on I 57.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 18 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 143.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and Ken Gray Expressway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West University Avenue.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 3h 46m drive. You will face about 15 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 (West University Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Randolph Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (West Church Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | West University Avenue

Turn right onto West University Avenue

Navigation decision point

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Randolph Street

Turn right onto North Randolph Street

Navigation decision point

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Church Street

Turn left onto West Church Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

3.5 mi into trip | ~7m in

Take the exit toward I 57 South: Memphis

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 182A Toward I 57 South: Memphis

81.1 mi into trip | ~1h 31m in | I 57

Keep slight left at fork onto I 57 toward I 57 South: Memphis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 57 South: Memphis

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 57	143.1 mi	2h 34m
Ken Gray Expressway	46.8 mi	50m
Power Plant Road	2.7 mi	6m
West Church Street	1.9 mi	4m
I 72	1.3 mi	1m
Lake Egypt Road	1 mi	2m
IL 148	0.7 mi	1m
McKinney Chapel Road	0.5 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 57 — 143.1 mi, about 2h 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on North Neil Street

42 ft · 5 sec · North Neil Street

Turn right onto West University Avenue

463 ft · 17 sec · West University Avenue

Turn right onto North Randolph Street

0.1 mi · 27 sec · North Randolph Street

Turn left onto West Church Street

1.9 mi · 4 min · West Church Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

Continue on I 72

1.3 mi · 1 min · I 72

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Exit 182A Toward I 57 South: Memphis

Merge onto I 57

77 mi · 1 hr 23 min · I 57

Keep slight left at fork onto I 57

66 mi · 1 hr 10 min · I 57

Toward I 57 South: Memphis

Keep slight right at fork onto I 57

47 mi · 50 min · Ken Gray Expressway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 50 sec

Exit 45 Toward IL 148

Turn right onto IL 148

0.7 mi · 1 min · IL 148

Turn left onto IL 37

0.3 mi · 30 sec · IL 37

Turn right onto Lake Egypt Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Lake Egypt Road

Turn right onto Power Plant Road

2.7 mi · 6 min · Power Plant Road

Turn left onto McKinney Chapel Road

0.5 mi · 2 min · McKinney Chapel Road

Turn right onto Ridgeway

283 ft · 17 sec · Ridgeway

Turn left onto Pinewood Drive

385 ft · 17 sec · Pinewood Drive

Arrive at destination

Pinewood Drive

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 99.6 miles from Champaign, IL, or about 1h 51m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 143.1 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 80 miles or 1h 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 99.6 miles or 1h 51m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Champaign, 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 Champaign, IL

This is one driving day of about 199.2 miles and 3h 46m.

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.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 57 for about 143.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 99.6 mi from Champaign, IL · 1h 51m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Plainfield, IL

100 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Plainfield, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 99.6 miles from Champaign, 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 143.1 miles.

Arriving in Crestwood, IL

The final approach into Crestwood, 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 Crestwood, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$30.26 one way

$60.51 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 70 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$33.35	$66.71
premium	$4.80	$37.60	$75.21
diesel	$5.64	$44.26	$88.51

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$30

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 69.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

27 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

County Market - Tesla Supercharger

Champaign, IL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Holiday Inn - Tesla Supercharger

Effingham, IL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Subway - Tesla Supercharger

Salem, IL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Casey's - Tesla Supercharger

Urbana, IL

Tesla

8 DCFC

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Champaign, IL

Tesla

8 DCFC

Holiday Inn Mt. Vernon - Tesla Supercharger

Mt. Vernon, IL

Tesla

8 DCFC

Mach 1 - Tesla Supercharger

Mt. Vernon, IL

Tesla

8 DCFC

Meijer 146 (Champaign, IL)

Champaign, IL

Electrify America

6 DCFC

Tesla: 8 ChargePoint Network: 4 Electrify America: 3 UNIVERSAL: 3 CIRCLE_K: 2 RED_E: 2 Blink Network: 2 FORD_CHARGE: 1 Non-Networked: 1 eVgo Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	59.8	$20.92	$9.56
Efficient EV	49.8	$17.43	$7.97
EV Truck/SUV	79.7	$27.89	$12.75

Gas CO2

70 kg

EV CO2

23 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 59 minutes ago

Origin

Champaign, IL

Morning in Champaign on Monday

Local time

8:17 AM

CDT

Current temp

82°F

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 15 to 18 mph 23% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:52PM CDT until April 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:52PM CDT until April 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Destination

Crestwood, IL

Morning in Crestwood on Monday

Local time

8:17 AM

CDT

Current temp

75°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

7 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 46m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Crestwood, IL covers 199.2 miles and takes about 3h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 57, Ken Gray Expressway, Power Plant Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 99.6 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 $30.26 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 is a straightforward 3h 46m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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

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Trip from Champaign, IL to Crestwood, IL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Crestwood, IL

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Champaign, IL

Crestwood, IL

Same local time

7 degrees cooler at arrival

3h 46m on the road

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