Origin
Harvey, IL
Late night in Harvey on Wednesday
Local time
5:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Harvey, IL to Champaign, IL
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 15m
Distance
116.5 mi
187 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 6m
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6 AM
2h 16m
8 AM
2h 35m
10 AM
2h 22m
12 PM
2h 21m
3 PM
2h 23m
5 PM
2h 34m
8 PM
2h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Harvey, IL
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Trip Overview
This 116.5-mile drive from Harvey, IL, to Champaign, IL, is a straightforward 2-hour and 15-minute journey perfect for a single day trip. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, with a projected fuel cost of around $18. Both your origin and destination are within the Midwest region, making for a consistent feel throughout the drive. This route is designed for efficiency, getting you from point A to point B with minimal fuss. Consider it an easy transit rather than a destination in itself.
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
58.2 miles from Harvey, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for 93% of this drive. The personality of the road is largely defined by its interstate nature, offering long, uninterrupted stretches. You'll encounter a longest continuous segment of 104 miles primarily on I-57. While primarily interstate, the route does incorporate Market Street at some point, suggesting a shift in environment as you approach your destination. It's a drive built for covering ground quickly rather than for winding scenic views.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 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 104 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and I 80. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in near Wood Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 116.5 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (Wood Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.8 miles (I 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.3 mi into trip
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~6m in
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Wood Street
Turn left onto Wood Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.4 mi into trip
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~6m in
Take the ramp toward I 294 North, I 80 West: Tri-State Tollway
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 294 North, I 80 West: Tri-State Tollwa...
8
2.8 mi into trip
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~7m in
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I 80
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 toward I 80 West: Iowa
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5
Toward I 80 West: Iowa
7
6.9 mi into trip
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~13m in
Take the exit toward I 57 South: Memphis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 151A
Toward I 57 South: Memphis
5
7.2 mi into trip
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~13m in
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I 57
Merge onto I 57
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 57 | 104 mi | 1h 52m |
| I 80 | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Market Street | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Park Avenue | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| North Neil Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Center Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East Bradley Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Tri-State Tollway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 104 mi, about 1h 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harvey, IL and Champaign, IL.
1
Start on East 154th Street
139 ft
·
10 sec
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East 154th Street
2
Turn right onto Center Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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Center Avenue
3
Turn right onto Park Avenue
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Park Avenue
4
Turn right onto 171st Street
270 ft
·
15 sec
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171st Street
5
Turn left onto Wood Street
153 ft
·
4 sec
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Wood Street
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 294 North, I 80 West: Tri-State Tollway
7
Merge onto I 80; I 294
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Tri-State Tollway
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
I 80
Exit 5
Toward I 80 West: Iowa
Use the slight right lane.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 151A
Toward I 57 South: Memphis
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Merge onto I 57
104 mi
·
1 hr 52 min
·
I 57
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 240
Toward Market Street
12
Turn left
96 ft
·
5 sec
13
Turn left onto Market Street
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Market Street
14
Turn right onto East Bradley Avenue
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
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East Bradley Avenue
15
Turn left onto North Neil Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Neil Street
16
Arrive at destination
North Neil Street
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 2 hours and 15 minutes, this trip offers flexibility. You can easily depart in the morning and arrive in Champaign with plenty of day left. With no designated stops in the data, plan your own breaks as needed, perhaps during the 104-mile stretch on I-57 where services are most likely to be found. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $18 estimated cost is based on highway travel. Heading out earlier in the day can help you avoid potential traffic near the Chicago metropolitan area before you merge onto I-57.
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 58.2 miles from Harvey, IL, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104 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 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.2 miles or 1h 8m 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 49m
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 Harvey, 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 Harvey, IL
This is one driving day of about 116.5 miles and 2h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Harvey, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 57 for about 104 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58.2 mi from Harvey, IL · 1h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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 58.2 miles from Harvey, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 104 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.21 one way
$36.43 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $20.00 | $40.00 |
| premium | $4.89 | $22.42 | $44.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.72 | $51.44 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.01
Tri-state Tollway
(0.1 mi)
$0.01
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
$18
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.9 | 0 | $12.23 | $5.59 |
| Efficient EV | 29.1 | 0 | $10.19 | $4.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.6 | 0 | $16.31 | $7.46 |
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
Late night in Champaign on Wednesday
Local time
5:05 AM
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
17 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
2h 15m 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 Harvey, IL to Champaign, IL covers 116.5 miles and takes about 2h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 57, I 80, Market Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 58.2 miles from Harvey, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.21 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 116.5 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (Wood Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.8 miles (I 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Harvey, IL to Champaign, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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