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Trip from Allerton, IA to Peoria, IA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

11m

Distance

5.8 mi

9 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 10m ★
6 AM
0h 11m
8 AM
0h 13m
10 AM
0h 12m
12 PM
0h 12m
3 PM
0h 12m
5 PM
0h 13m
8 PM
0h 11m

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

Downtown Peoria, IA, IA

Peoria, IA

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Allerton, IA to Peoria, IA covers 5.8 miles and takes about 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on County Road S26, 105th Street, North Central Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.9 miles on County Road S26. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.91 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
County Road S26 2.9 mi 5m
105th Street 1.8 mi 4m
North Central Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
State Highway 2 0.5 mi <1m
Ohio Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: County Road S26 — 2.9 mi, about 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Allerton, IA and Peoria, IA.

1

Start on County Road S26

67 ft · 1 sec · County Road S26
2

Continue on North Central Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Central Avenue
3

Continue on County Road S26

2.9 mi · 5 min · County Road S26
4

At end of road, turn left onto IA 2

0.5 mi · 43 sec · State Highway 2
5

Turn right onto 105th Street

1.8 mi · 4 min · 105th Street
6

Turn right onto Ohio Road

206 ft · 9 sec · Ohio Road
7

Arrive at destination

Ohio Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

3 of 3

3 decision points cluster between mile 3.5 and 5.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
3.5 mi into trip | ~6m in | IA 2 / State Highway 2

At end of road, turn left onto IA 2 / State Highway 2

Navigation decision point

3
4 mi into trip | ~6m in | 105th Street

Turn right onto 105th Street

Navigation decision point

3
5.7 mi into trip | ~11m in | Ohio Road

Turn right onto Ohio Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$0.91 one way

$1.81 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 2 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $1.00 $1.99
premium $4.89 $1.12 $2.23
diesel $5.61 $1.28 $2.56

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 1.7 0 $0.61 $0.28
Efficient EV 1.5 0 $0.51 $0.23
EV Truck/SUV 2.3 0 $0.81 $0.37

Gas CO2

2 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (50% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Allerton, IA

Afternoon in Allerton on Saturday

Local time

1:21 PM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Peoria, IA

Afternoon in Peoria on Saturday

Local time

1:21 PM

CDT

Current temp

52°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

11m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

5.8 mi in 11m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 8% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.9 mi on County Road S26.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 3.5 miles in near IA 2 / State Highway 2.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Allerton, IA to Peoria, IA is easy. At 11m with 8% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles (IA 2 / State Highway 2): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (105th Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (Ohio Road): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 11m. Total distance: 5.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

11m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (8%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 2.9 miles on County Road S26. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles (IA 2 / State Highway 2): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (105th Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (Ohio Road): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Peoria, IA before heading back.

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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