Origin
Crest Hill, IL
Evening in Crest Hill on Sunday
Local time
6:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Crest Hill, IL to Champaign, IL
Drive Time
2h 9m
Distance
117.5 mi
189 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 0m
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6 AM
2h 9m
8 AM
2h 27m
10 AM
2h 15m
12 PM
2h 14m
3 PM
2h 16m
5 PM
2h 26m
8 PM
2h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Crest Hill, IL to Champaign, IL covers 117.5 miles and takes about 2h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Theodore Street, North Raynor Avenue, Plainfield Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.85 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
58.8 miles from Crest Hill, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 9m drive with frequent turns across 117.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Theodore Street 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Crest Hill, IL to Champaign, IL is easy. At 2h 9m 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 Crest Hill, IL to Champaign, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Theodore Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Raynor Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Plainfield Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Center Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Jefferson Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ottawa Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Chicago Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Doris Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Theodore Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crest Hill, IL and Champaign, IL.
1
Start on Oakland Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Oakland Avenue
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Theodore Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Theodore Street
3
Turn left onto North Raynor Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Raynor Avenue
4
Turn slight left onto Plainfield Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Plainfield Road
5
Continue on North Center Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Center Street
6
Turn left onto West Jefferson Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Jefferson Street
7
Turn right onto Ottawa Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Ottawa Street
8
Continue on Ottawa Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Ottawa Street
9
Continue on Chicago Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Chicago Street
10
Turn left onto Doris Avenue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Doris Avenue
11
Turn right onto Gardner Street
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Gardner Street
12
Continue on Manhattan Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Manhattan Road
13
Continue on Manhattan Road
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Manhattan Road
14
Continue on West North Street
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West North Street
15
Continue on South State Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
South State Street
16
Continue on US Route 52
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US Route 52
17
Continue on South Cedar Road
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
South Cedar Road
18
Continue on West Arsenal Road
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Arsenal Road
19
Continue on West Joliet Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Joliet Road
20
Turn right onto South La Grange Road
10 mi
·
13 min
·
South La Grange Road
21
Turn left onto Bourbonnais Parkway
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Bourbonnais Parkway
22
Take the ramp slight right toward I-57 South: Kankakee
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
I-57 South: Kankakee
23
Merge slight left
78 mi
·
1 hr 23 min
24
Take the exit slight right toward Market Street
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Market Street
25
Turn left
95 ft
·
5 sec
26
Turn left onto Market Street
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Market Street
27
Turn right onto East Bradley Avenue
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
East Bradley Avenue
28
Turn left onto North Neil Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Neil Street
29
Arrive at your destination
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 58.8 miles from Crest Hill, IL, or about 1h 4m 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 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.8 miles or 1h 4m 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 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Champaign, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Crest Hill, 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 Crest Hill, IL
This is one driving day of about 117.5 miles and 2h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Crest Hill, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58.8 mi from Crest Hill, IL · 1h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
59 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 58.8 miles from Crest Hill, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Champaign, IL
The final approach into Champaign, 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 Champaign, 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
$17.85 one way
$35.69 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $19.67 | $39.35 |
| premium | $4.80 | $22.18 | $44.36 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $26.10 | $52.21 |
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: 41.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.3 | 0 | $12.34 | $5.64 |
| Efficient EV | 29.4 | 0 | $10.28 | $4.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 47 | 0 | $16.45 | $7.52 |
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.
Destination
Champaign, IL
Evening in Champaign on Sunday
Local time
6:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 9m 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 Crest Hill, IL to Champaign, IL covers 117.5 miles and takes about 2h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Theodore Street, North Raynor Avenue, Plainfield Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 58.8 miles from Crest Hill, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.85 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.
The drive from Crest Hill, IL to Champaign, IL is easy. At 2h 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Crest Hill, IL to Champaign, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Crest Hill, IL to Champaign, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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