Origin
Heyworth, IL
Morning in Heyworth on Saturday
Local time
7:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Heyworth, IL to Champaign, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
43.6 mi
70 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Heyworth, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Heyworth, IL to Champaign, IL covers 43.6 miles and takes about 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 74, East 200 North Road, North Neil Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.7 miles on I 74. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.82 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Arriving in Champaign, IL
Full guide →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.
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 54m. Total distance: 43.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 54m highway drive covering 43.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 74 and East 200 North Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 28.7 miles on I 74.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 74 is the longest continuous segment at about 28.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and East 200 North Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Cleveland Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 54m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Cleveland Street): Navigation decision point; at 13 miles: Navigation decision point; at 13.4 miles (I 74): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Cleveland Street
Turn left onto East Cleveland Street
Navigation decision point
4
13 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the ramp toward I 74 East: Champaign
Navigation decision point
Toward I 74 East: Champaign
5
13.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
I 74
Merge onto I 74
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
5
42.1 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward Neil Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 182
Toward Neil Street
7
42.4 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Neil Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 182
Toward Neil Street
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 74 | 28.7 mi | 31m |
| East 200 North Road | 12.4 mi | 16m |
| North Neil Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| East Cleveland Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Emery Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 28.7 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Heyworth, IL and Champaign, IL.
1
Start on Emery Street
501 ft
·
28 sec
·
Emery Street
2
Turn left onto East Cleveland Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Cleveland Street
3
Continue on US 136
12 mi
·
16 min
·
East 200 North Road
4
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 74 East: Champaign
5
Merge onto I 74
29 mi
·
31 min
·
I 74
Use the slight right lane.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 182
Toward Neil Street
7
Keep slight right at fork
140 ft
·
5 sec
Exit 182
Toward Neil Street
8
Turn right onto North Neil Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Neil Street
9
Arrive at destination
North Neil Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.8 mi from Heyworth, IL · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.8 miles from Heyworth, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Champaign, IL
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Champaign, IL if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.82 one way
$13.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.48 | $14.97 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.39 | $16.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.63 | $19.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.58 | $2.09 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.10 | $2.79 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Champaign, IL
Morning in Champaign on Saturday
Local time
7:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
54m 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 Heyworth, IL to Champaign, IL covers 43.6 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 74, East 200 North Road, North Neil 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 21.8 miles from Heyworth, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.82 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 is a straightforward 54m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Cleveland Street): Navigation decision point; at 13 miles: Navigation decision point; at 13.4 miles (I 74): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Heyworth, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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