Trip from Patton, 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

2h 2m

Distance

85.1 mi

137 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min

4 AM

1h 54m ★

6 AM

2h 2m

8 AM

2h 20m

10 AM

2h 9m

12 PM

2h 7m

3 PM

2h 9m

5 PM

2h 19m

8 PM

1h 57m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Patton, IL to Champaign, IL covers 85.1 miles and takes about 2h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 74, Georgetown Road, East Terre Haute Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.3 miles on I 74. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.63 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.

Midpoint

42.6 miles from Patton, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .

About the Cities

Arriving in Champaign, IL

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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.

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 2h 2m. Total distance: 85.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

The drive from Patton, IL to Champaign, IL covers 85.1 miles and takes about 2h 2m, 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 19 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 32.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near 74th Place.

Driving Effort 5/10

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

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 85.1 miles you will encounter 10 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 1.4 miles (74th Place): Navigation decision point; at 15.5 miles (US 150; IL 1 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 50.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

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

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1.4 mi into trip | ~5m in | 74th Place

At end of road, turn left onto 74th Place

Navigation decision point

4

15.5 mi into trip | ~26m in | US 150; IL 1 / South Main Street

Turn right onto US 150; IL 1 / South Main Street

Navigation decision point

5

50.8 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 74 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 74 West

5

83.5 mi into trip | ~1h 58m in

Take the exit toward Neil Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 182 Toward Neil Street

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83.8 mi into trip | ~1h 58m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Neil Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Exit 182 Toward Neil Street

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 74	32.3 mi	35m
Georgetown Road	29.8 mi	44m
East Terre Haute Road	7.3 mi	10m
North Terre Haute Road	5.5 mi	7m
IL Route 1	2.4 mi	6m
North State Street	1.9 mi	2m
East 2250th Road	1.4 mi	5m
North Neil Street	1.3 mi	3m

Longest stretch: I 74 — 32.3 mi, about 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East 2250th Road

1.4 mi · 5 min · East 2250th Road

2

At end of road, turn left onto 74th Place

0.6 mi · 2 min · 74th Place

3

Turn left onto East Terre Haute Road

7.3 mi · 10 min · East Terre Haute Road

4

Continue on North Terre Haute Road

5.5 mi · 7 min · North Terre Haute Road

5

Turn left onto US 150

0.6 mi · 53 sec · East Jasper Street

6

Turn right onto US 150; IL 1

0.5 mi · 47 sec · South Main Street

7

Continue on US 150; IL 1

2.4 mi · 6 min · IL Route 1

8

Continue on US 150; IL 1

10 mi · 14 min · Georgetown Road

9

Continue on US 150; IL 1

0.3 mi · 28 sec · 1575 E US 36

10

Continue on US 150; IL 1

6.1 mi · 9 min · Georgetown Road

11

Continue on US 150; IL 1

1.9 mi · 2 min · North State Street

12

Continue on US 150; IL 1

14 mi · 20 min · Georgetown Road

13

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 41 sec

Toward I 74 West: Champaign

14

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 45 sec

Toward I 74 West

15

Merge onto I 74

32 mi · 35 min · I 74

16

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Exit 182 Toward Neil Street

17

Keep slight left at fork

139 ft · 5 sec

Exit 182 Toward Neil Street Use the left lane.

18

Turn left onto North Neil Street

1.3 mi · 3 min · North Neil Street

19

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.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 42.6 miles from Patton, IL, or about 1h 9m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.3 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 19 miles or 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 42.6 miles or 1h 9m 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 46m

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 Patton, 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 Patton, IL

This is one driving day of about 85.1 miles and 2h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Patton, IL.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on I 74 for about 32.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 42.6 mi from Patton, IL · 1h 9m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Chrisman, IL

43 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.

Popular next leg

Chrisman, IL to Champaign, IL

55.7 mi · 1h 12m

Pacing Suggestions

Paris, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Westville, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 42.6 miles from Patton, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Monical's Pizza

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

St Joseph, Illinois

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 73

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12174697777

Visit website

Cornelio's

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Georgetown, Illinois

0.9 mi

Red Herring Vegetarian Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Urbana, Illinois

1.2 mi

Monical's Pizza

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 73

St Joseph, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12174697777

Visit website

Cornelio's

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 42.6

Georgetown, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12176620032

Visit website

Red Herring Vegetarian Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 85.1

Urbana, Illinois

+12173672340

Visit website

Rich's Restaurant Ogden

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 66.9

Ogden, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+12175822777

Basil Thai At Urbana

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 85.1

Urbana, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+12173448662

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 85.1

Champaign, Illinois

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 85.1

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12175312800

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 85.1

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12173528910

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.63 one way

$25.27 round trip

$3.77/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$14.25	$28.50
premium	$4.65	$15.59	$31.19
diesel	$5.30	$17.77	$35.54

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.8 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	25.5	$8.94	$4.08
Efficient EV	21.3	$7.45	$3.40
EV Truck/SUV	34	$11.91	$5.45

Gas CO2

30 kg

EV CO2

10 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 17, 2026

Origin

Patton, IL

Late night in Patton on Saturday

Local time

5:28 AM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Champaign, IL

Late night in Champaign on Saturday

Local time

5:28 AM

CDT

Current temp

55°F

Clear

S 6 mph 0% chance 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

21 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 2m 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 Patton, IL to Champaign, IL covers 85.1 miles and takes about 2h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 74, Georgetown Road, East Terre Haute Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 42.6 miles from Patton, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.63 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 85.1 miles you will encounter 10 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 1.4 miles (74th Place): Navigation decision point; at 15.5 miles (US 150; IL 1 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 50.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

The route from Patton, IL to Champaign, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

About the Cities

Arriving in Champaign, IL

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Champaign, IL

Nearby Places

Monical's Pizza

Monical's Pizza

Cornelio's

Red Herring Vegetarian Restaurant

Rich's Restaurant Ogden

Basil Thai At Urbana

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

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EV Connect Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

Electrify America Charging Station

Nissan Charging Station

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Patton, IL

Champaign, IL

Same local time

21 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 2m on the road

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