Trip from Farmington, IL to Champaign, IL

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

3h 19m

Distance

163.3 mi

263 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

31 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min

4 AM

3h 7m ★

6 AM

3h 19m

8 AM

3h 43m

10 AM

3h 28m

12 PM

3h 25m

3 PM

3h 29m

5 PM

3h 42m

8 PM

3h 12m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Farmington, IL

Mike Tyurin

Trip Overview

The drive from Farmington, IL to Champaign, IL covers 163.3 miles and takes about 3h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 57, Veterans Memorial Tollway, I 80 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 103.7 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.53 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

81.7 miles from Farmington, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 46m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 3h 19m highway drive covering 163.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and Veterans Memorial Tollway. The longest continuous stretch is about 103.7 miles on I 57.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 25 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 103.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and Veterans Memorial Tollway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Meadow Drive.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 163.3 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 0.1 miles (Meadow Drive): Navigation decision point; at 12.5 miles (South Winfield Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Meadow Drive

Turn right onto Meadow Drive

Navigation decision point

12.5 mi into trip | ~23m in | South Winfield Road

Turn right onto South Winfield Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

21.9 mi into trip | ~37m in

Take the exit toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 131 Toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet

22.2 mi into trip | ~38m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 355 South: Joliet

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 355 South: Joliet

42 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 East: Indiana

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 0A Toward I 80 East: Indiana

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 57	103.7 mi	1h 52m
Veterans Memorial Tollway	19.4 mi	22m
I 80	10.6 mi	12m
West Roosevelt Road	6.1 mi	9m
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway	5.2 mi	6m
Market Street	3.9 mi	6m
South Winfield Road	3.8 mi	6m
IL 31	2.6 mi	4m

Longest stretch: I 57 — 103.7 mi, about 1h 52m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Farmington, IL and Champaign, IL.

Start on Highview Court

439 ft · 21 sec · Highview Court

Turn right onto Meadow Drive

391 ft · 23 sec · Meadow Drive

Turn left onto Bluff Drive

264 ft · 15 sec · Bluff Drive

Turn left onto IL 31

2.6 mi · 4 min · IL 31

Turn left onto Prairie Street

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Prairie Street

Turn right onto South Riverside Avenue

0.9 mi · 1 min · South Riverside Avenue

Continue on IL 25

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Bennett Street

Turn left onto IL 38

1.6 mi · 3 min · East State Street

Use the left lane.

Continue on IL 38

6.1 mi · 9 min · West Roosevelt Road

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto South Winfield Road

3.8 mi · 6 min · South Winfield Road

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 50 sec

Toward I 88 East: Chicago Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 88; IL 110

5.2 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec

Exit 131 Toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet Use the right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 54 sec

Toward I 355 South: Joliet Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 355

19 mi · 22 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

1.3 mi · 2 min

Exit 0A Toward I 80 East: Indiana

Merge onto I 80

11 mi · 12 min · I 80

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 151A Toward I 57 South: Memphis

Merge onto I 57

104 mi · 1 hr 52 min · I 57

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 26 sec

Exit 240 Toward Market Street

Turn left

96 ft · 5 sec

Turn left onto Market Street

3.9 mi · 6 min · Market Street

Turn right onto East Bradley Avenue

0.3 mi · 34 sec · East Bradley Avenue

Turn left onto North Neil Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Neil Street

Arrive at destination

North Neil Street

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 81.7 miles from Farmington, IL, or about 1h 46m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 103.7 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 80 miles or 1h 45m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 81.7 miles or 1h 46m 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 43m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Champaign, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Farmington, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Farmington, IL

This is one driving day of about 163.3 miles and 3h 19m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Farmington, 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.

The longest stretch is on I 57 for about 103.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 81.7 mi from Farmington, IL · 1h 46m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Orland Park, IL

82 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

Joliet, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Joliet, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 81.7 miles from Farmington, 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 103.7 miles.

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.

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...

13 mi from route ~33 min detour Free near mile 56.3

Caution: Road Construction Near the Park

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.53 one way

$51.06 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 57 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$28.03	$56.06
premium	$4.89	$31.43	$62.85
diesel	$5.61	$36.05	$72.11

Estimated Tolls: $1.67

Veterans Memorial Tollway (19.4 mi) $1.36

Reagan Memorial Tollway (5.2 mi) $0.31

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 57.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

31 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Lombard, IL

Tesla

16 DCFC

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Elgin, IL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Aurora, IL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Mainstreet Square - Tesla Supercharger

Downers Grove, IL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Clarke Mosquito Control Products Inc -A

St. Charles, IL

Blink Network

8 DCFC

Haggerty Ford - 2

West Chicago, IL

Blink Network

4 DCFC

Thorntons, S Neltnor Blvd, West Chicago, IL

West Chicago, IL

BP_PULSE

4 DCFC

100 W Geneva Rd

Wheaton, IL

SHELL_RECHARGE

4 DCFC

Blink Network: 7 SHELL_RECHARGE: 5 Tesla: 4 ChargePoint Network: 4 IN_CHARGE: 2 Non-Networked: 2 BP_PULSE: 1 Electrify America: 1 EV Connect: 1 NAYAX_ENERGY: 1 eVgo Network: 1 NOODOE: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	49	$17.15	$7.84
Efficient EV	40.8	$14.29	$6.53
EV Truck/SUV	65.3	$22.86	$10.45

Gas CO2

57 kg

EV CO2

19 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.

Forecast data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Farmington, IL

Evening in Farmington on Tuesday

Local time

5:39 PM

CDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Champaign, IL

Evening in Champaign on Tuesday

Local time

5:39 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

1 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 19m 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 Farmington, IL to Champaign, IL covers 163.3 miles and takes about 3h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 57, Veterans Memorial Tollway, I 80. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 81.7 miles from Farmington, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.53 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.

The route from Farmington, IL to Champaign, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Farmington, IL to Champaign, IL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Champaign, IL

National Parks Near This Route

Pullman National Historical Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Farmington, IL

Champaign, IL

Same local time

1 degrees cooler at arrival

3h 19m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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