Origin
Moline, IL
Evening in Moline on Tuesday
Local time
7:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Moline, IL to Champaign, IL
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
3h 21m
Distance
183.7 mi
296 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
28 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 9m
★
6 AM
3h 21m
8 AM
3h 45m
10 AM
3h 30m
12 PM
3h 27m
3 PM
3h 31m
5 PM
3h 44m
8 PM
3h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Moline, IL
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Trip Overview
This drive from Moline to Champaign is a straightforward 183.7-mile journey that should take about 3 hours and 21 minutes. It's primarily a highway-focused trip, with 98% of the route utilizing major roadways, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. Your estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $29, which is quite economical. Given the relatively short duration and efficient route, you won't need to worry about overnight stops. This route keeps you within the Midwest region, offering a consistent feel as you travel from Illinois to Illinois.
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
91.8 miles from Moline, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 40m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for most of your 183.7 miles. The route predominantly follows I-74, I-474, and North Neil Street, with a substantial 98% of the journey on these main roads. You'll encounter one uninterrupted stretch of 166.6 miles on I-74, meaning long periods of consistent driving without significant detours. This profile suggests a journey characterized by steady progress, allowing you to cover ground efficiently. The drive is designed for straightforward travel, minimizing complexities and maximizing forward momentum.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 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 166.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and I 474. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near 19th Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 183.7 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.2 miles (19th Street): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (I 74): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 127.6 miles (I 74): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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19th Street
Turn right onto 19th Street
Navigation decision point
6
4 mi into trip
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~5m in
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I 74
Keep slight right at fork onto I 74 toward I 74 East, I 280 East: Peoria, Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 74 East, I 280 East: Peoria, Chicago
6
127.6 mi into trip
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~2h 18m in
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I 74
Keep slight right at fork onto I 74 toward I 55 South, I 74 East, US 51 South: Saint Louis, Indianapolis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 55 South, I 74 East, US 51 South: Sain...
8
134.2 mi into trip
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~2h 25m in
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I 74; US 51
Keep slight left at fork onto I 74; US 51 toward I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business North: Indianapolis, Decatur
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business N...
7
182.5 mi into trip
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~3h 18m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Neil Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 182
Toward Neil Street
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Moline, IL and Champaign, IL, road signs point toward Indianapolis and Decatur.
Indianapolis
127.6 mi in
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~2h 18m
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via I 74
Decatur
134.2 mi in
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~2h 25m
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via I 74; US 51
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 74 | 166.6 mi | 2h 59m |
| I 474 | 13.8 mi | 14m |
| North Neil Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| 5th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 19th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 166.6 mi, about 2h 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moline, IL and Champaign, IL.
1
Start on 5th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
5th Avenue
2
Turn right onto 19th Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
19th Street
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
4
Merge onto I 74; US 6
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
I 74; US 6
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 74
9.2 mi
·
10 min
·
I 74
Toward I 74 East, I 280 East: Peoria, Chicago
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 74
73 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
·
I 74
Toward I 74 East: Peoria
7
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 474 East: Indianapolis
8
Merge onto I 474
14 mi
·
14 min
·
I 474
9
Merge onto I 74
27 mi
·
28 min
·
I 74
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 74
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
I 74
Toward I 55 South, I 74 East, US 51 South: Saint Louis, Indianapolis
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 74; US 51
48 mi
·
51 min
·
I 74; US 51
Toward I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business North: Indianapolis, Decatur
Use the slight right lane.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 182
Toward Neil Street
13
Keep slight right at fork
140 ft
·
5 sec
Exit 182
Toward Neil Street
14
Turn right onto North Neil Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Neil Street
15
Arrive at destination
North Neil Street
Trip Plan
With a total duration of just over 3 hours, this 183.7-mile trip from Moline to Champaign offers plenty of flexibility. You can easily complete it in a single day, so consider leaving in the morning to maximize your time at your destination. The longest stretch without a major change in road is 166.6 miles on I-74, so plan for your one recommended stop before or after this segment for fuel or a break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during that long stretch, and remember your estimated fuel cost is $29. The 98% highway share means you can maintain a good pace.
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 91.8 miles from Moline, IL, or about 1h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 166.6 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 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 91.8 miles or 1h 40m 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
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Open the route before leaving Moline, 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 Moline, IL
This is one driving day of about 183.7 miles and 3h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Moline, 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 74 for about 166.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 91.8 mi from Moline, IL · 1h 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
92 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 91.8 miles from Moline, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 74 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 166.6 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
$28.72 one way
$57.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
64 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $31.53 | $63.07 |
| premium | $4.89 | $35.35 | $70.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $40.56 | $81.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
28 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Hy-Vee - Tesla Supercharger
Galesburg, IL
Tesla
12 DCFC
Culver's - Tesla Supercharger
East Peoria, IL
Tesla
12 DCFC
Circle K - Tesla Supercharger
Normal, IL
Tesla
12 DCFC
Meijer - Tesla Supercharger
Normal, IL
Tesla
12 DCFC
Hy-Vee - Tesla Supercharger
Davenport, IA
Tesla
8 DCFC
Hy-Vee - Tesla Supercharger
Moline, IL
Tesla
8 DCFC
Hy-Vee Peoria - Tesla Supercharger
Peoria, IL
Tesla
8 DCFC
Normal, IL
Normal, IL
RIVIAN_ADVENTURE
8 DCFC
Tesla: 8
ChargePoint Network: 7
Blink Network: 3
CHARGELAB: 2
eVgo Network: 1
RED_E: 1
UNIVERSAL: 1
EV Connect: 1
Non-Networked: 1
CIRCLE_K: 1
FORD_CHARGE: 1
RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.1 | 0 | $19.29 | $8.82 |
| Efficient EV | 45.9 | 0 | $16.07 | $7.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 73.5 | 0 | $25.72 | $11.76 |
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
21 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
Evening in Champaign on Tuesday
Local time
7:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSW 20 mph
33% chance
Live forecast
55°F
Peoria, IL
92 mi in
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
38 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 21m 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 Moline, IL to Champaign, IL covers 183.7 miles and takes about 3h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 74, I 474, 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 91.8 miles from Moline, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.72 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 183.7 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.2 miles (19th Street): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (I 74): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 127.6 miles (I 74): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Moline, IL and Champaign, IL, road signs point toward Indianapolis and Decatur.
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