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Trip from Alorton, IL to North Peoria, IL

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

3h 8m

Distance

168.2 mi

271 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
2h 57m ★
6 AM
3h 8m
8 AM
3h 32m
10 AM
3h 16m
12 PM
3h 14m
3 PM
3h 18m
5 PM
3h 30m
8 PM
3h 1m

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

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Downtown Alorton, IL, IL

Alorton, IL

Stéphane Tendon

Downtown North Peoria, IL, IL

North Peoria, IL

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Alorton, IL to North Peoria, IL covers 168.2 miles and takes about 3h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 55, I 155, I 74 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 116.2 miles on I 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.55 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

84.1 miles from Alorton, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 33m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 3h 8m highway drive covering 168.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and I 155. The longest continuous stretch is about 116.2 miles on I 55.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 55 is the longest continuous segment at about 116.2 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

700 ft 417 ft

Total Climb

448 ft

Total Descent

230 ft

Highest Point

700 ft

~156.2 mi in

Elevation Range

283 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and I 155. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North 42nd Street.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 168.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (North 42nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (I 255; US 50): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | North 42nd Street

Turn right onto North 42nd Street

Navigation decision point

5
1.3 mi into trip | ~2m in | I 255; US 50

Merge onto I 255; US 50

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
9 mi into trip | ~11m in

Take the exit toward I 55 North, I 70 East: Indianapolis, Chicago

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 55 North, I 70 East: Indianapolis, Chi...
6
18 mi into trip | ~22m in | I 55

Keep slight left at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springf...
7
125.9 mi into trip | ~2h 18m in | I 155

Keep slight left at fork onto I 155 toward I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 127 Toward I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Alorton, IL and North Peoria, IL, road signs point toward Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City and Hartsburg.

Chicago

9 mi in | ~11m

Springfield

18 mi in | ~22m | via I 55

Kansas City

18 mi in | ~22m | via I 55

Hartsburg

125.9 mi in | ~2h 18m | via I 155

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 55 116.2 mi 2h 6m
I 155 32 mi 34m
I 74 7.7 mi 9m
I 255 7.7 mi 8m
North Knoxville Avenue 1 mi 1m
New Missouri Avenue 0.9 mi 1m
East McClure Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
North 42nd Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 55 — 116.2 mi, about 2h 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alorton, IL and North Peoria, IL.

1

Start on East Broadway

19 ft · 2 sec · East Broadway
2

Turn right onto North 42nd Street

0.1 mi · 14 sec · North 42nd Street
3

Turn left onto IL 163

291 ft · 11 sec · Old Missouri Avenue
4

Turn right onto IL 15

0.9 mi · 1 min · New Missouri Avenue
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward I 255 North: Chicago
6

Merge onto I 255; US 50

7.7 mi · 8 min · I 255; US 50
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward I 55 North, I 70 East: Indianapolis, Chicago
8

Merge onto I 55; I 70; US 40

8.3 mi · 9 min · I 55; I 70; US 40
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 55

108 mi · 1 hr 56 min · I 55
Toward I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 155

32 mi · 34 min · I 155
Exit 127 Toward I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
12

Merge onto I 74

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 74
13

Keep slight right at fork onto I 74

6.7 mi · 8 min · I 74
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward IL 40 North: Knoxville Avenue
15

Turn straight onto IL 40

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Knoxville Avenue
16

Turn right onto East McClure Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · East McClure Avenue
17

Arrive at destination

East McClure Avenue

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 84.1 miles from Alorton, IL, or about 1h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 116.2 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 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 84.1 miles or 1h 33m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 31m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Peoria, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Alorton, 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 Alorton, IL

This is one driving day of about 168.2 miles and 3h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Alorton, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 55 for about 116.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 84.1 mi from Alorton, IL · 1h 33m into the drive

city in Macon County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Decatur, IL

84 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

Decatur, IL to North Peoria, IL

87.5 mi · 1h 47m

Pacing Suggestions

Decatur, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Decatur, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 84.1 miles from Alorton, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 55 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 116.2 miles.

Arriving in North Peoria, IL

The final approach into North Peoria, 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 North Peoria, IL.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.55 one way

$51.10 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 59 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $28.16 $56.33
premium $4.80 $31.75 $63.51
diesel $5.64 $37.37 $74.74

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 58.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 50.5 0 $17.66 $8.07
Efficient EV 42.1 0 $14.72 $6.73
EV Truck/SUV 67.3 0 $23.55 $10.76

Gas CO2

59 kg

EV CO2

20 kg (66% 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 data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Alorton, IL

Night in Alorton on Tuesday

Local time

11:11 PM

CDT

Current temp

85°F

Partly Sunny

S 15 mph 11% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 13 at 2:09PM CDT until April 13 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 2:54PM EDT until April 14 at 4:46AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Destination

North Peoria, IL

Night in North Peoria on Tuesday

Local time

11:11 PM

CDT

Current temp

82°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSW 15 mph 30% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 13 at 2:09PM CDT until April 13 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 2:54PM EDT until April 14 at 4:46AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

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

3h 8m 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 Alorton, IL to North Peoria, IL covers 168.2 miles and takes about 3h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, I 155, I 74. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 84.1 miles from Alorton, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.55 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 168.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North 42nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (I 255; US 50): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Alorton, IL and North Peoria, IL, road signs point toward Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City and Hartsburg.

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