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Trip from Aux Sable, IL to North Peoria, IL

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

2h 15m

Distance

115.1 mi

185 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

37 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 6m ★
6 AM
2h 15m
8 AM
2h 34m
10 AM
2h 22m
12 PM
2h 20m
3 PM
2h 23m
5 PM
2h 33m
8 PM
2h 10m

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

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Downtown Aux Sable, IL, IL

Aux Sable, IL

Rafał Nagrodzki

Downtown North Peoria, IL, IL

North Peoria, IL

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Aux Sable, IL to North Peoria, IL covers 115.1 miles and takes about 2h 15m 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 74, East Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 56 miles on I 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.99 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

57.5 miles from Aux Sable, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 15m. Total distance: 115.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (78%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 15m highway drive covering 115.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and I 74. The longest continuous stretch is about 56 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 14 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 56 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and I 74. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Cemetery Road.

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 2h 15m 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: at 0.1 miles (Cemetery Road): Navigation decision point; at 22.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 22.6 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Cemetery Road

Turn left onto Cemetery Road

Navigation decision point

6
22.3 mi into trip | ~32m in

Take the exit toward I 55 South: Bloomington

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 55 South: Bloomington
5
22.6 mi into trip | ~33m in | I 55

Merge onto I 55

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
78.6 mi into trip | ~1h 33m in

Take the exit toward I 74 West: Peoria

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 74 West: Peoria
5
106.6 mi into trip | ~2h 3m in | I 74

Keep slight right at fork onto I 74 toward I 74 West: Peoria

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 74 West: Peoria

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 55 56 mi 59m
I 74 34.1 mi 37m
East Street 8.5 mi 9m
Division Street 7.9 mi 9m
Cemetery Road 4.6 mi 11m
East Washington Street 1.1 mi 2m
North Knoxville Avenue 1 mi 1m
East McClure Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 55 — 56 mi, about 59m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

471 ft · 27 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto Cemetery Road

4.6 mi · 11 min · Cemetery Road
3

Turn left onto East Washington Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · East Washington Street
4

Turn left onto IL 47

7.9 mi · 9 min · Division Street
5

Continue on IL 47

8.5 mi · 9 min · East Street
6

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 45 sec
Toward I 55 South: Bloomington
7

Merge onto I 55

56 mi · 59 min · I 55
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 49 sec
Toward I 74 West: Peoria Use the slight right lane.
9

Continue on I 74

27 mi · 29 min · I 74
10

Keep slight right at fork onto I 74

6.7 mi · 8 min · I 74
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward IL 40 North: Knoxville Avenue
12

Turn straight onto IL 40

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Knoxville Avenue
13

Turn right onto East McClure Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · East McClure Avenue
14

Arrive at destination

East McClure Avenue

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 57.5 miles from Aux Sable, IL, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56 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 25 miles or 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 57.5 miles or 1h 10m 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 50m

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 Aux Sable, 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 Aux Sable, IL

This is one driving day of about 115.1 miles and 2h 15m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Aux Sable, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 55 for about 56 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 57.5 mi from Aux Sable, IL · 1h 10m into the drive

city in Woodford County, Illinois

Mid-route town

Meal stop

El Paso, IL

58 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

Gardner, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

El Paso, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 57.5 miles from Aux Sable, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Haddad's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Peoria, Illinois

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 115.1

Hours: 11 am–7:30 pm

+13096725339

Haddad's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 115.1

Peoria, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–7:30 pm

+13096725339

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 115.1

Peoria, Illinois

Hours: 5 am–12 pm

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 74

Normal, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 115.1

East Peoria, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 74

Normal, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

InCharge Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 106.8

Morton, Illinois

+13092913039

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 115.1

East Peoria, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 115.1

East Peoria, Illinois

Rivian Waypoints

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 74

Normal, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887484261

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.99 one way

$35.99 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $19.76 $39.51
premium $4.89 $22.15 $44.30
diesel $5.61 $25.41 $50.83

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 40.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

37 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Normal, Illinois

Other

1 DCFC

Rivian Waypoints

Normal, Illinois

Rivian

1 DCFC

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

East Peoria, Illinois

Other

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

East Peoria, Illinois

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Normal, Illinois

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Normal, Illinois

Tesla

1 DCFC

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Bloomington, Illinois

Other

1 DCFC

InCharge Charging Station

Morton, Illinois

InCharge

1 DCFC

Other: 15 ChargePoint: 12 Tesla: 4 Rivian: 2 Tesla Destination: 2 InCharge: 1 Electrify America: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 34.5 0 $12.09 $5.52
Efficient EV 28.8 0 $10.07 $4.60
EV Truck/SUV 46 0 $16.11 $7.37

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (68% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Aux Sable, IL

Late night in Aux Sable on Friday

Local time

1:37 AM

CDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

North Peoria, IL

Late night in North Peoria on Friday

Local time

1:37 AM

CDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

74°F

El Paso, IL

58 mi 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

17 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

2h 15m 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 Aux Sable, IL to North Peoria, IL covers 115.1 miles and takes about 2h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, I 74, East 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 57.5 miles from Aux Sable, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.99 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 2h 15m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Cemetery Road): Navigation decision point; at 22.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 22.6 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Aux Sable, IL to North Peoria, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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