Origin
Saint Anne, IL
Afternoon in Saint Anne on Friday
Local time
4:03 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Anne, IL to Champaign, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 36m
Distance
77.6 mi
125 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 29m
★
6 AM
1h 36m
8 AM
1h 51m
10 AM
1h 41m
12 PM
1h 40m
3 PM
1h 42m
5 PM
1h 50m
8 PM
1h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Anne, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Saint Anne, IL to Champaign, IL covers 77.6 miles and takes about 1h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 57, County Highway 37, Market Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 60.9 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.13 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
38.8 miles from Saint Anne, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 36m. Total distance: 77.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 36m highway drive covering 77.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and County Highway 37. The longest continuous stretch is about 60.9 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 60.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and County Highway 37. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near CH 23 / West Guertin Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 36m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (CH 23 / West Guertin Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles (CH 37 / South 1000 East Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.7 miles (CH 37 / Chebanse Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CH 23 / West Guertin Street
Turn right onto CH 23 / West Guertin Street
Navigation decision point
4
7.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
CH 37 / South 1000 East Road
Turn left onto CH 37 / South 1000 East Road
Navigation decision point
4
10.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
CH 37 / Chebanse Road
Keep slight left at fork onto CH 37 / Chebanse Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
11.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the ramp toward I 57 South: Champaign
Navigation decision point
Toward I 57 South: Champaign
5
72.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
Take the exit toward Market Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 240
Toward Market Street
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 57 | 60.9 mi | 1h 5m |
| County Highway 37 | 5.7 mi | 10m |
| Market Street | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| East 8000 South Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| East 7750S Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| North Neil Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Chebanse Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Guertin Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 60.9 mi, about 1h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Anne, IL and Champaign, IL.
1
Start on South Chicago Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Chicago Avenue
2
Turn right onto CH 23
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Guertin Street
3
Continue on IL 1
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
E 7000S Road
4
Turn right onto CH 37
5.7 mi
·
10 min
·
County Highway 37
5
Continue on CH 37
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East 7750S Road
6
Turn left onto CH 37
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
South 1000 East Road
7
Turn right onto CH 37
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
East 8000 South Road
8
Keep slight left at fork onto CH 37
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Chebanse Road
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 57 South: Champaign
10
Merge onto I 57
61 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
I 57
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 38.8 miles from Saint Anne, IL, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.9 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 17 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.8 miles or 50m 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 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Champaign, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Saint Anne, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Saint Anne, IL
This is one driving day of about 77.6 miles and 1h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Saint Anne, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 57 for about 60.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.8 mi from Saint Anne, IL · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.8 miles from Saint Anne, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.9 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.13 one way
$24.26 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.32 | $26.64 |
| premium | $4.89 | $14.93 | $29.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.13 | $34.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.3 | 0 | $8.15 | $3.72 |
| Efficient EV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.79 | $3.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31 | 0 | $10.86 | $4.97 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Afternoon in Champaign on Friday
Local time
4:03 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°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
19 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 36m 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 Saint Anne, IL to Champaign, IL covers 77.6 miles and takes about 1h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 57, County Highway 37, Market 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 38.8 miles from Saint Anne, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.13 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 36m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (CH 23 / West Guertin Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles (CH 37 / South 1000 East Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.7 miles (CH 37 / Chebanse Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Saint Anne, 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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