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Trip from Logan Square, IL to Champaign, IL

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

2h 44m

Distance

139.4 mi

224 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 34m ★
6 AM
2h 45m
8 AM
3h 6m
10 AM
2h 52m
12 PM
2h 50m
3 PM
2h 54m
5 PM
3h 5m
8 PM
2h 38m

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

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Downtown Logan Square, IL, IL

Logan Square, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Logan Square, IL to Champaign, IL covers 139.4 miles and takes about 2h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 57, Dan Ryan Expressway (Express), Kennedy Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 117.8 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.79 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

69.7 miles from Logan Square, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 23m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 2h 44m highway drive covering 139.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and Dan Ryan Expressway (Express). The longest continuous stretch is about 117.8 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 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 117.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and Dan Ryan Expressway (Express). You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Belden Avenue.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 139.4 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (West Belden Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North California Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.2 miles (I 90; I 94 / Kennedy Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Belden Avenue

Turn left onto West Belden Avenue

Navigation decision point

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | North California Avenue

Turn sharp left onto North California Avenue

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

5
1.2 mi into trip | ~3m in | I 90; I 94 / Kennedy Expressway

Merge onto I 90; I 94 / Kennedy Expressway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
7.6 mi into trip | ~12m in | I 90; I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90; I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway (Express) toward I 90 Express, I 94 Express

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 90 Express, I 94 Express
8
16.4 mi into trip | ~23m in | I 57

Keep slight right at fork onto I 57 toward I 57 South: Memphis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 63 Toward I 57 South: Memphis

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 57 117.8 mi 2h 11m
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express) 8.8 mi 11m
Kennedy Expressway 4 mi 6m
Market Street 3.9 mi 6m
Dan Ryan Expressway 2.4 mi 2m
North Neil Street 0.7 mi 1m
West Fullerton Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
East Bradley Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 57 — 117.8 mi, about 2h 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

31 ft · 7 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto West Belden Avenue

312 ft · 15 sec · West Belden Avenue
3

Turn right onto North Milwaukee Avenue

271 ft · 20 sec · North Milwaukee Avenue
4

Turn sharp left onto North California Avenue

0.1 mi · 23 sec · North California Avenue
5

Turn right onto West Fullerton Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Fullerton Avenue
6

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward I 90 East, I 94 East
7

Merge onto I 90; I 94

4.0 mi · 6 min · Kennedy Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on I 90; I 94

2.4 mi · 2 min · Dan Ryan Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90; I 94

8.8 mi · 11 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
Toward I 90 Express, I 94 Express Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork onto I 57

118 mi · 2 hr 11 min · I 57
Exit 63 Toward I 57 South: Memphis Use the slight right lane.
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 · 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

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 69.7 miles from Logan Square, IL, or about 1h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 117.8 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 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 69.7 miles or 1h 23m 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 13m

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 Logan Square, 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 Logan Square, IL

This is one driving day of about 139.4 miles and 2h 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Logan Square, 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 117.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 69.7 mi from Logan Square, IL · 1h 23m into the drive

city in Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Joliet, IL

70 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 69.7 miles from Logan Square, 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 117.8 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

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...

3 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 19.2
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

$21.79 one way

$43.59 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 49 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $23.93 $47.86
premium $4.89 $26.83 $53.65
diesel $5.61 $30.78 $61.56

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 48.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 41.8 0 $14.64 $6.69
Efficient EV 34.9 0 $12.20 $5.58
EV Truck/SUV 55.8 0 $19.52 $8.92

Gas CO2

49 kg

EV CO2

16 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 3 days ago

Origin

Logan Square, IL

Evening in Logan Square on Tuesday

Local time

6:27 PM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Champaign, IL

Evening in Champaign on Tuesday

Local time

6:27 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

22 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 44m 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 Logan Square, IL to Champaign, IL covers 139.4 miles and takes about 2h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 57, Dan Ryan Expressway (Express), Kennedy Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 69.7 miles from Logan Square, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.79 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 139.4 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (West Belden Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North California Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.2 miles (I 90; I 94 / Kennedy Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Logan Square, IL to Champaign, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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