This straightforward 115.9-mile drive from Champaign to Dixmoor, Illinois, is designed for efficiency, taking approximately 2 hours and 13 minutes. With 93% of the journey on highways, it's a “highway-focused drive” that makes for a manageable one-day trip. The estimated fuel cost is around $18, making it an economical option for a quick journey within the Midwest. You'll primarily navigate on I-57, with brief transitions onto North Market Street and West 147th Street. This route is best suited for those prioritizing speed and convenience over a leisurely exploration.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
58 miles from Champaign, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 7m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 13m. Total distance: 115.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 93% of the travel occurring on high-speed roads. The bulk of your journey, a continuous stretch of 108.1 miles, will be on I-57. This means you'll encounter a consistent driving pace for the majority of the trip. While the drive is efficient, it is characterized by its focused, direct nature rather than scenic detours. Transitioning to North Market Street and West 147th Street will mark the final segments of your travel.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 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 108.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and North Market Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 113 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 115.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 113 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 113.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 114.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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113 mi into trip|~2h 7m in
Take the exit toward IL 83, I 294 Toll North: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street, Wisconsin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 349-350
Toward IL 83, I 294 Toll North: Sibley Boulevar...
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113.4 mi into trip|~2h 8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward IL 83: 147th Street, Sibley Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 350
Toward IL 83: 147th Street, Sibley Boulevard
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114.2 mi into trip|~2h 9m in
Keep slight right at fork toward IL 83: 147th Street, Sibley Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 350
Toward IL 83: 147th Street, Sibley Boulevard
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114.3 mi into trip|~2h 10m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Dixmoor, Harvey
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward Dixmoor, Harvey
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115.3 mi into trip|~2h 12m in|Wood Street
Turn left onto Wood Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 57
108.1 mi
1h 58m
North Market Street
4.3 mi
7m
West 147th Street
0.9 mi
1m
Wood Street
0.6 mi
1m
North Walnut Street
0.3 mi
<1m
East Washington Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
East University Avenue
<0.1 mi
<1m
North Neil Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 108.1 mi, about 1h 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Champaign, IL and Dixmoor, IL.
1
Start on North Neil Street
42 ft·8 sec·North Neil Street
2
Turn left onto East University Avenue
238 ft·11 sec·East University Avenue
3
Turn left onto North Walnut Street
0.3 mi·45 sec·North Walnut Street
4
Turn right onto East Washington Street
254 ft·12 sec·East Washington Street
5
Turn left onto North Market Street
4.3 mi·7 min·North Market Street
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·39 sec
Toward I-57 North: Kankakee
7
Merge onto I 57
108 mi·1 hr 58 min·I 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
Exit 349-350Toward IL 83, I 294 Toll North: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street, WisconsinUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 350Toward IL 83: 147th Street, Sibley BoulevardUse the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·24 sec
Exit 350Toward IL 83: 147th Street, Sibley BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
184 ft·4 sec
Toward Dixmoor, HarveyUse the right lane.
12
Turn straight onto IL 83
0.9 mi·1 min·West 147th Street
13
Turn left onto Wood Street
0.6 mi·1 min·Wood Street
Use the left lane.
14
Arrive at destination
1 ft·Wood Street
Trip Plan
Given its 2-hour duration, this trip is easily accomplished in a single day. Consider an early morning departure to avoid potential traffic, especially as you approach the Dixmoor area. With no planned stops, the 108.1-mile stretch on I-57 is the longest uninterrupted segment, so ensure you're fueled up before you begin your main highway journey. The fuel cost is estimated at $18, so a quick check of your gauge before leaving Champaign is a good idea. This route offers flexibility, so you can adjust your departure time based on your personal schedule.
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 58 miles from Champaign, IL, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 108.1 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 25 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58 miles or 1h 7m 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 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dixmoor, 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 115.9 miles and 2h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Champaign, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 57 for about 108.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58 mi from Champaign, IL
· 1h 7m into the drive
The midpoint is around 58 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 108.1 miles.
Arriving in Dixmoor, IL
The final approach into Dixmoor, 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 Dixmoor, 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
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...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 115.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.12 one way
$36.24 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg41 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$19.89
$39.79
premium
$4.89
$22.30
$44.61
diesel
$5.61
$25.59
$51.18
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.6 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 $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
34.8
0
$12.17
$5.56
Efficient EV
29
0
$10.14
$4.64
EV Truck/SUV
46.4
0
$16.23
$7.42
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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 14, 2026
Origin
Champaign, IL
Evening
in Champaign on Thursday
Local time
7:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSW 20 mph33% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Dixmoor, IL
Evening
in Dixmoor on Thursday
Local time
7:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°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
32 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 13m 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 Dixmoor, IL covers 115.9 miles and takes about 2h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 57, North Market Street, West 147th Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 58 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 $18.12 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 demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 115.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 113 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 113.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 114.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Champaign, IL to Dixmoor, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
