Origin
Champaign, IL
Afternoon in Champaign on Saturday
Local time
2:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Champaign, IL to Hampshire, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 35m
Distance
148.7 mi
239 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 23m
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6 AM
3h 36m
8 AM
4h 0m
10 AM
3h 44m
12 PM
3h 42m
3 PM
3h 46m
5 PM
3h 59m
8 PM
3h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hampshire, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Champaign, IL to Hampshire, IL covers 148.7 miles and takes about 3h 35m 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 mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.25 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
74.3 miles from Champaign, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 47m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West University Avenue | — | — |
| North Randolph Street | — | — |
| West Bradley Avenue | — | — |
| Bloomington Road | — | — |
| North Prospect Avenue | — | — |
| I 74 West | — | — |
| IL 47 | — | — |
| County Road 400 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West University Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Champaign, IL and Hampshire, 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
8.2 mi
·
9 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward IL 47: Gibson City, Mahomet
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
IL 47: Gibson City, Mahomet
10
Turn right onto County Road 400 East
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
County Road 400 East
11
Continue on County Road 350 East
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
County Road 350 East
12
Continue on County Road 400 East
7.5 mi
·
10 min
·
County Road 400 East
13
Continue on County Road 450 East
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 450 East
14
Continue on North 450 East Road
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
North 450 East Road
15
Continue on North 450E Road
384 ft
·
7 sec
·
North 450E Road
16
Continue on South Sangamon Avenue
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
South Sangamon Avenue
17
Turn left onto West 1st Street
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
West 1st Street
18
Turn slight right
138 ft
·
7 sec
19
Turn right
80 mi
·
1 hr 54 min
20
Continue on South Bridge Street
8.2 mi
·
13 min
·
South Bridge Street
21
Continue straight
3.1 mi
·
3 min
22
Continue on Illinois Route 47
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Illinois Route 47
23
Continue on Route 47
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 47
24
Continue on Illinois Route 47
12 mi
·
18 min
·
Illinois Route 47
25
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
138 ft
·
3 sec
·
the route
26
Exit the roundabout
2.4 mi
·
3 min
27
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
121 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
28
Exit the roundabout
4.4 mi
·
6 min
29
Turn left
4.0 mi
·
5 min
30
Turn right onto South State Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South State Street
31
Turn left onto West Jefferson Avenue
59 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Jefferson Avenue
32
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 74.3 miles from Champaign, IL, or about 1h 47m 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 33 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.3 miles or 1h 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hampshire, 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 148.7 miles and 3h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
74 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 74.3 miles from Champaign, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.25 one way
$46.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $25.52 | $51.05 |
| premium | $4.89 | $28.62 | $57.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.83 | $65.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.6 | 0 | $15.61 | $7.14 |
| Efficient EV | 37.2 | 0 | $13.01 | $5.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59.5 | 0 | $20.82 | $9.52 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Hampshire, IL
Afternoon in Hampshire on Saturday
Local time
2:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°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
4 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 35m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
148.7 mi in 3h 35m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: West University Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Champaign, IL to Hampshire, IL is easy. At 3h 35m 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 Hampshire, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Starting in Champaign, IL
Full guide →Founded 1855
Champaign-Urbana is a metropolitan area in central Illinois, composed of the towns of Champaign, Urbana, and Savoy. The community is the site of the main campus of the University of Illinois, one of the great public universities of the United States.
Top landmarks
- • Orpheum Theatre — theater and movie theater in Champaign, Illinois, United States
- • Virginia Theatre — movie theater in Champaign, Illinois, United States
- • Cattle Bank — bank building in Champaign, United States of America
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 35m. Total distance: 148.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Champaign, IL to Hampshire, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Hampshire, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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