Origin
Plainfield, IL
Morning in Plainfield on Monday
Local time
10:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Plainfield, IL to Champaign, IL
Drive Time
1h 51m
Distance
85.2 mi
137 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
16 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 43m
★
6 AM
1h 51m
8 AM
2h 8m
10 AM
1h 57m
12 PM
1h 55m
3 PM
1h 58m
5 PM
2h 7m
8 PM
1h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Plainfield, IL
Mike Tyurin
Trip Overview
The drive from Plainfield, IL to Champaign, IL covers 85.2 miles and takes about 1h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 57, Route 130, Illinois Route 16 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 44.8 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.94 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
42.6 miles from Plainfield, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 51m highway drive covering 85.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and Route 130. The longest continuous stretch is about 44.8 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 24 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 44.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and Route 130. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 51m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Street): Navigation decision point; at 81.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 84.9 miles (North Randolph Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Street
Turn right onto North Street
Navigation decision point
5
81.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 43m in
Take the exit toward I-72 East: University Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 235A
Toward I-72 East: University Avenue
4
84.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 50m in
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North Randolph Street
Turn left onto North Randolph Street
Navigation decision point
5
85 mi into trip
|
~1h 50m in
|
West Park Avenue
Turn right onto West Park Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
85.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 51m in
|
North Neil Street
Turn right onto North Neil Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 57 | 44.8 mi | 48m |
| Route 130 | 10 mi | 14m |
| Illinois Route 16 | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| North 1250th Street | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| South Haughton Highway | 4 mi | 5m |
| Lincoln Avenue | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| County Road 1700E | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| County Road 1825 E | 2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 44.8 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plainfield, IL and Champaign, IL.
1
Start on North 1280th Street
61 ft
·
5 sec
·
North 1280th Street
2
Turn right onto North Street
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
North Street
3
Turn right onto IL 130
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
North 1250th Street
4
Continue on IL 130
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 1700E
5
Continue on IL 130
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
South Haughton Highway
6
Continue on IL 130
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
1700E
7
Continue on IL 130
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
North Haughton Highway
8
Continue on IL 130
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 1775 E
9
Continue on IL 130
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 1825 E
10
Continue on IL 130
10.0 mi
·
14 min
·
Route 130
11
Continue on IL 130
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Illinois Route 130
12
Continue on IL 130
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
18th Street
13
Turn left onto IL 16
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Lincoln Avenue
14
Continue on IL 16
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Illinois Route 16
15
Continue on IL 16
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Charleston Avenue East
16
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I-57 North: Champaign
17
Merge onto I 57
45 mi
·
48 min
·
I 57
18
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 235A
Toward I-72 East: University Avenue
19
Merge onto I 72
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 72
20
Continue on West University Avenue
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
West University Avenue
21
Turn left onto North Randolph Street
364 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Randolph Street
22
Turn right onto West Park Avenue
458 ft
·
15 sec
·
West Park Avenue
23
Turn right onto North Neil Street
320 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Neil Street
24
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 Plainfield, IL, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.8 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 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.6 miles or 1h 1m 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 33m
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 Plainfield, 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 Plainfield, IL
This is one driving day of about 85.2 miles and 1h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Plainfield, 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 44.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42.6 mi from Plainfield, IL · 1h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
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 42.6 miles from Plainfield, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.94 one way
$25.88 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $14.27 | $28.53 |
| premium | $4.80 | $16.08 | $32.17 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $18.93 | $37.86 |
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. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
EV Charging Along Route
16 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
County Market - Tesla Supercharger
Champaign, IL
Tesla
12 DCFC
Meijer - Tesla Supercharger
Champaign, IL
Tesla
8 DCFC
Casey's - Tesla Supercharger
Urbana, IL
Tesla
8 DCFC
Meijer 146 (Champaign, IL)
Champaign, IL
Electrify America
6 DCFC
Caseys Arcola
Arcola, IL
RED_E
4 DCFC
CircleK - Champaign, IL
Champaign, IL
CIRCLE_K
4 DCFC
Americas Best Value Inn Champaign
Champaign, IL
UNIVERSAL
4 DCFC
Champaign Ford City
Champaign, IL
FORD_CHARGE
4 DCFC
ChargePoint Network: 4
Tesla: 3
Blink Network: 2
EV Connect: 1
Non-Networked: 1
RED_E: 1
CIRCLE_K: 1
UNIVERSAL: 1
Electrify America: 1
FORD_CHARGE: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.95 | $4.09 |
| Efficient EV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.46 | $3.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.1 | 0 | $11.93 | $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.
Destination
Champaign, IL
Morning in Champaign on Monday
Local time
10:35 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
3 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
1h 51m 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 Plainfield, IL to Champaign, IL covers 85.2 miles and takes about 1h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 57, Route 130, Illinois Route 16. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42.6 miles from Plainfield, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.94 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 1h 51m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Street): Navigation decision point; at 81.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 84.9 miles (North Randolph Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Plainfield, IL to Champaign, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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