The drive from Hampshire, IL to Champaign, IL covers 148.9 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 IL 47, North 2700 East Road, North 390 East Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 42.9 miles on IL 47.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.28 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
74.5 miles from Hampshire, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 45m into the drive
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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.
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Hampshire, IL to Champaign, IL covers 148.9 miles and takes about 3h 35m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 41 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
IL 47 is the longest continuous segment at about 42.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near IL 72 / East Oak Knoll Drive.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 35m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (IL 72 / East Oak Knoll Drive): Navigation decision point; at 9 miles (IL 47): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 138.5 miles (I 74): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.7 mi into trip|~1m in|IL 72 / East Oak Knoll Drive
Turn left onto IL 72 / East Oak Knoll Drive
Navigation decision point
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9 mi into trip|~13m in|IL 47
Enter roundabout onto IL 47
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
138.5 mi into trip|~3h 22m in|I 74
Merge onto I 74
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
5
147.5 mi into trip|~3h 32m in
Take the exit toward Neil Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 182
Toward Neil Street
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147.7 mi into trip|~3h 32m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Neil Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 182
Toward Neil Street
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
IL 47
42.9 mi
56m
North 2700 East Road
28.7 mi
44m
North 390 East Road
10.8 mi
15m
North Bridge Street
9.6 mi
15m
I 74
9 mi
10m
County Road 400 East
7.7 mi
10m
County Road 350 East
4.5 mi
6m
East Oak Knoll Drive
4 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
IL 47
— 42.9 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampshire, IL and Champaign, IL.
1
Start on West Jefferson Avenue
58 ft·4 sec·West Jefferson Avenue
2
Turn right onto South State Street
0.7 mi·1 min·South State Street
3
Turn left onto IL 72
4.0 mi·5 min·East Oak Knoll Drive
4
Turn right onto IL 47
4.4 mi·6 min·IL 47
5
Enter roundabout onto IL 47
128 ft·2 sec·IL 47
6
Continue on IL 47
2.4 mi·3 min·IL 47
7
Enter roundabout onto IL 47
109 ft·1 sec·IL 47
8
Continue on IL 47
11 mi·16 min·IL 47
9
Continue on IL 47
1.0 mi·1 min·IL 47
10
Continue on IL 47
0.5 mi·41 sec·IL 47
11
Continue on IL 47
0.9 mi·1 min·Route 47
12
Continue on IL 47
3.3 mi·5 min·Illinois Route 47
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on US 30; IL 47
2.8 mi·3 min·United States Route 30
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on North Bridge Street
8.2 mi·13 min·North Bridge Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Continue on this road
10 mi·16 min·this road
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on North Bridge Street
1.3 mi·1 min·North Bridge Street
17
Continue on IL 47
24 mi·27 min·IL 47
18
Turn left onto IL 47
1.3 mi·2 min·North Union Street
19
Continue on IL 47
22 mi·35 min·North 2700 East Road
20
Continue on IL 47
1.2 mi·2 min·North Center Street
21
Continue on IL 47
6.7 mi·9 min·North 2700 East Road
22
Continue on IL 47
0.7 mi·1 min·North 2750 East Road
23
Continue on IL 47
1.1 mi·1 min·North 2775 East Road
24
Continue on IL 47
0.4 mi·36 sec·North 2790 East Road
25
Continue on IL 47
0.4 mi·32 sec·North 385 East Road
26
Continue on IL 47
11 mi·15 min·North 390 East Road
27
Turn left onto IL 9; IL 47; IL 54
0.5 mi·1 min·West 1st Street
28
Turn right onto IL 47
0.4 mi·47 sec·South Sangamon Avenue
29
Continue on IL 47
383 ft·7 sec·North 450E Road
30
Continue on IL 47
3.5 mi·4 min·North 450 East Road
31
Continue on IL 47
2.1 mi·2 min·County Road 450 East
32
Continue on IL 47
7.5 mi·10 min·County Road 400 East
33
Continue on IL 47
4.5 mi·6 min·County Road 350 East
34
Continue on IL 47
0.2 mi·28 sec·County Road 400 East
35
Continue on IL 47
506 ft·12 sec·North Lombard Street
36
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward I 74 East: Champaign
37
Merge onto I 74
9.0 mi·10 min·I 74
Use the slight right lane.
38
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Exit 182Toward Neil Street
39
Keep slight right at fork
140 ft·5 sec
Exit 182Toward Neil Street
40
Turn right onto North Neil Street
1.2 mi·2 min·North Neil Street
41
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 74.5 miles from Hampshire, IL, or about 1h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.9 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 33 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.5 miles or 1h 45m 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 58m
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 Hampshire, 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 Hampshire, IL
This is one driving day of about 148.9 miles and 3h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Hampshire, 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 IL 47 for about 42.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 74.5 mi from Hampshire, IL
· 1h 45m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.28 one way
$46.56 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg52 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$25.56
$51.12
premium
$4.89
$28.65
$57.31
diesel
$5.61
$32.88
$65.75
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: 52.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
19 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Champaign, Illinois
Other
1 DCFC
EV Connect Charging Station
Champaign, Illinois
EV Connect
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Champaign, Illinois
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Champaign, Illinois
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla Destination Charger
Champaign, Illinois
Tesla Destination
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Urbana, Illinois
Tesla
1 DCFC
Electrify America Charging Station
Champaign, Illinois
Electrify America
1 DCFC
EV Connect Charging Station
Savoy, Illinois
EV Connect
1 DCFC
Other: 5
Tesla: 3
ChargePoint: 3
Blink: 3
EV Connect: 2
Tesla Destination: 2
Electrify America: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
44.7
0
$15.63
$7.15
Efficient EV
37.2
0
$13.03
$5.96
EV Truck/SUV
59.6
0
$20.85
$9.53
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.
Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026
Origin
Hampshire, IL
Morning
in Hampshire on Saturday
Local time
8:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Champaign, IL
Morning
in Champaign on Saturday
Local time
8:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSW 18 mph16% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 9:43PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 9:43PM CDT until April 19 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
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
17 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 35m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hampshire, IL to Champaign, IL covers 148.9 miles and takes about 3h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are IL 47, North 2700 East Road, North 390 East Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 74.5 miles from Hampshire, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.28 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 35m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (IL 72 / East Oak Knoll Drive): Navigation decision point; at 9 miles (IL 47): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 138.5 miles (I 74): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hampshire, IL to Champaign, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
