Origin
Saint Joseph, IL
Morning in Saint Joseph on Thursday
Local time
10:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Joseph, IL to Champaign, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
17m
Distance
12.9 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Joseph, IL
Vladimir Srajber
Trip Overview
The drive from Saint Joseph, IL to Champaign, IL covers 12.9 miles and takes about 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 74, North Neil Street, North Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.3 miles on I 74. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.02 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 12.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 17m highway drive covering 12.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 74 and North Neil Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.3 miles on I 74.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 7 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 10.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and North Neil Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in.
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 17m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (I 74): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 74 West: Champaign
Navigation decision point
Toward I 74 West: Champaign
3
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 74
Merge onto I 74
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
11.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward Neil Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 182
Toward Neil Street
9
11.6 mi into trip
|
~14m 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
3
11.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
North Neil Street
Turn left onto North Neil Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 74 | 10.3 mi | 11m |
| North Neil Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 10.3 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Joseph, IL and Champaign, IL.
1
Start on North Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 74 West: Champaign
3
Merge onto I 74
10 mi
·
11 min
·
I 74
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 182
Toward Neil Street
5
Keep slight left at fork
139 ft
·
5 sec
Exit 182
Toward Neil Street
Use the left lane.
6
Turn left onto North Neil Street
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
North Neil Street
7
Arrive at destination
North Neil Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.02 one way
$4.03 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.21 | $4.43 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.48 | $4.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.35 | $0.62 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Thursday
Local time
10:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
17m 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 Joseph, IL to Champaign, IL covers 12.9 miles and takes about 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 74, North Neil Street, North Main 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 6.5 miles from Saint Joseph, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.02 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 17m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (I 74): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Saint Joseph, IL to Champaign, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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