Origin
Champaign, IL
Night in Champaign on Tuesday
Local time
10:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Champaign, IL to Oakley, IL
Data updated 3 hours ago
Drive Time
59m
Distance
42.4 mi
68 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
10 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oakley, IL
Mike Tyurin
Trip Overview
The drive from Champaign, IL to Oakley, IL covers 42.4 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 72, North Oakley Road, West Church Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 33.1 miles on I 72. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.63 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
21.2 miles from Champaign, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 26m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 59m highway drive covering 42.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 72 and North Oakley Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 33.1 miles on I 72.
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 72 is the longest continuous segment at about 33.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 72 and North Oakley Road. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West University Avenue.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 42.4 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.1 miles (North Randolph Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (West Church Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West University Avenue
Turn right onto West University Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Randolph Street
Turn right onto North Randolph Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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West Church Street
Turn left onto West Church Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
35.2 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward Argenta
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 150
Toward Argenta
5
42.4 mi into trip
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~59m in
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East North Street
Turn right onto East North Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Champaign, IL to Oakley, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Argenta along the way.
Argenta
35.2 mi in
|
~41m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 72 | 33.1 mi | 35m |
| North Oakley Road | 3.9 mi | 9m |
| West Church Street | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Argenta Road | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Caleb Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Shelby Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Randolph Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Center Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 72
— 33.1 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Champaign, IL and Oakley, 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
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Randolph Street
4
Turn left onto West Church Street
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
West Church Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Continue on I 72
33 mi
·
35 min
·
I 72
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 150
Toward Argenta
7
Turn left onto CR 25
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Argenta Road
8
Keep slight left at fork onto CTH 25
527 ft
·
14 sec
·
County Highway 25
9
Continue on CTH 25
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Caleb Road
10
Keep slight right at fork onto CTH 25
3.9 mi
·
9 min
·
North Oakley Road
11
Turn right onto Shelby Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Shelby Street
12
Turn right onto South Center Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
South Center Street
13
Turn right onto East North Street
54 ft
·
2 sec
·
East North Street
14
Arrive at destination
East North 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 21.2 miles from Champaign, IL, or about 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.1 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 42.4 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 21.2 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 Oakley, 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 42.4 miles and 59m.
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 I 72 for about 33.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.2 mi from Champaign, IL · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.2 miles from Champaign, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Oakley, IL
The final approach into Oakley, 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 Oakley, 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
$6.63 one way
$13.26 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.28 | $14.56 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.16 | $16.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.36 | $18.72 |
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: 14.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
10 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
County Market - Tesla Supercharger
Champaign, IL
Tesla
12 DCFC
Casey's - Tesla Supercharger
Urbana, IL
Tesla
8 DCFC
Meijer - Tesla Supercharger
Champaign, IL
Tesla
8 DCFC
Meijer 146 (Champaign, IL)
Champaign, IL
Electrify America
6 DCFC
Champaign Ford City
Champaign, IL
FORD_CHARGE
4 DCFC
Americas Best Value Inn Champaign
Champaign, IL
UNIVERSAL
4 DCFC
CircleK - Champaign, IL
Champaign, IL
CIRCLE_K
4 DCFC
Pilot Travel Center 368
Decatur, IL
eVgo Network
4 DCFC
Tesla: 3
UNIVERSAL: 2
ChargePoint Network: 1
FORD_CHARGE: 1
Electrify America: 1
CIRCLE_K: 1
eVgo Network: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.45 | $2.04 |
| Efficient EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17 | 0 | $5.94 | $2.71 |
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.
Destination
Oakley, IL
Night in Oakley on Tuesday
Local time
10:19 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
59m 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 Oakley, IL covers 42.4 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 72, North Oakley Road, West Church 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 21.2 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 $6.63 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 42.4 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.1 miles (North Randolph Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (West Church Street): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Champaign, IL to Oakley, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Argenta along the way.
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