Origin
Champaign, IL
Late night in Champaign on Wednesday
Local time
5:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Champaign, IL to Burton, IL
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 47m
Distance
200.1 mi
322 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 35m
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6 AM
3h 47m
8 AM
4h 13m
10 AM
3h 56m
12 PM
3h 54m
3 PM
3h 58m
5 PM
4h 12m
8 PM
3h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Burton, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Champaign, IL to Burton, IL covers 200.1 miles and takes about 3h 47m 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 Church Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.28 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
100.1 miles from Champaign, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 53m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 3h 47m drive with frequent turns across 200.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 47m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Champaign, IL to Burton, 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 Church Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 55 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 72 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 172 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Chicago-Kansas City Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| IL 104 | 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 Burton, IL.
1
Start on North Neil Street
43 ft
·
6 sec
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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
·
28 sec
·
North Randolph Street
4
Turn left onto West Church Street
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
West Church Street
5
Continue straight
80 mi
·
1 hr 26 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South, I 72 West: Saint Louis, Jacksonville
5.3 mi
·
6 min
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I 55 South, I 72 West: Saint Louis, Jacksonville
7
Keep slight right to continue on I 72 West, US 36 West: Jacksonville
93 mi
·
1 hr 39 min
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I 72 West, US 36 West: Jacksonville
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 172 North: Quincy
0.8 mi
·
51 sec
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I 172 North: Quincy
9
Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
14 mi
·
14 min
·
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
10
Take the exit slight right toward IL 104: Quincy
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
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IL 104: Quincy
11
Turn right onto Broadway Street
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
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Broadway Street
12
Turn right onto North 63rd Street
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North 63rd Street
13
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Street
3.3 mi
·
7 min
·
State Street
14
Continue on County Road 5
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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County Road 5
15
Continue on Main Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Main Street
16
Arrive at your destination
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 100.1 miles from Champaign, IL, or about 1h 53m 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 80 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 100.1 miles or 1h 53m 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 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Burton, 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 200.1 miles and 3h 47m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 100.1 mi from Champaign, IL · 1h 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 100.1 miles from Champaign, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Burton, IL
The final approach into Burton, 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 Burton, 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
$31.28 one way
$62.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
70 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $34.35 | $68.70 |
| premium | $4.89 | $38.51 | $77.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $44.18 | $88.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60 | 0 | $21.01 | $9.60 |
| Efficient EV | 50 | 0 | $17.51 | $8.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 80 | 1 | $28.01 | $12.81 |
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.
Destination
Burton, IL
Late night in Burton on Wednesday
Local time
5:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Peoria, IL
100 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
24 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
3h 47m 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 Burton, IL covers 200.1 miles and takes about 3h 47m 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 Church Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 100.1 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 $31.28 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 47m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Champaign, IL to Burton, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Champaign, IL to Burton, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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