The drive from Avena, IL to Peoria, IL covers 150.1 miles and takes about 3h 5m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 155, I 55, West Springfield Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32 miles on I 155.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.47 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
75 miles from Avena, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 39m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 5m. Total distance: 150.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
The drive from Avena, IL to Peoria, IL covers 150.1 miles and takes about 3h 5m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 155 is the longest continuous segment at about 32 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.7 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 150.1 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: at 9.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.9 miles (IL 29 / West Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 79.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
9.7 mi into trip|~15m in
Take the exit toward US 51 (Kennedy Boulevard): Vandalia, Pana
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 63
Toward US 51 (Kennedy Boulevard): Vandalia, Pan...
5
39.9 mi into trip|~53m in|IL 29 / West Washington Street
Turn left onto IL 29 / West Washington Street
Navigation decision point
5
79.3 mi into trip|~1h 46m in
Take the exit toward I 55 North, I 72 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 55 North, I 72 East
7
109.8 mi into trip|~2h 19m 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
5
141.7 mi into trip|~2h 53m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 74 West: Peoria
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Avena, IL and Peoria, IL, road signs point toward Pana and Hartsburg.
Pana
9.7 mi in|~15m
Hartsburg
109.8 mi in|~2h 19m|via I 155
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 155
32 mi
34m
I 55
30 mi
32m
West Springfield Road
15.7 mi
18m
South Superior Street
15.1 mi
17m
County Road 875 East
11.1 mi
12m
IL 29
7.4 mi
10m
I 74
7 mi
8m
N 2000 East Road
5.4 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
I 155
— 32 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Avena, IL and Peoria, IL.
1
Start on County Road 1750 East
0.6 mi·2 min·County Road 1750 East
2
Turn right onto US 40
4.3 mi·7 min·East Cumberland Road
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward I-70 West: St Louis
4
Merge onto I 70
4.6 mi·5 min·I 70
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi·33 sec
Exit 63Toward US 51 (Kennedy Boulevard): Vandalia, Pana
6
Turn right onto US 51
0.2 mi·12 sec·North Kennedy Boulevard
7
Continue on US 51
11 mi·12 min·County Road 875 East
8
Continue on US 51
15 mi·17 min·South Superior Street
9
Continue on US 51
2.0 mi·2 min·County Road 2400 East
10
Continue on US 51
0.6 mi·2 min·Fair Avenue
11
Continue on US 51
0.3 mi·29 sec·South Poplar Street
12
Turn left onto IL 16
0.4 mi·1 min·West 2nd Street
13
Turn right onto South State Street
0.2 mi·52 sec·South State Street
14
Turn left onto IL 29
0.3 mi·45 sec·West Washington Street
15
Continue on IL 29
5.4 mi·7 min·N 2000 East Road
16
Continue on IL 29
5.1 mi·7 min·State Route 29
17
Continue on East Park Street
5.3 mi·7 min·East Park Street
18
Turn right onto IL 29
0.4 mi·32 sec·North Webster Street
19
Continue on IL 29
16 mi·18 min·West Springfield Road
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on IL 29
1.3 mi·1 min·IL 29
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on IL 29
5.4 mi·7 min·IL 29
Use the straight lane.
22
Continue on IL 29
0.5 mi·41 sec·IL 29
Use the straight lane.
23
Take the exit
0.5 mi·54 sec
Toward I 55 North, I 72 East
24
Merge onto I 55; I 72; US 36
30 mi·32 min·I 55; I 72; US 36
25
Keep slight left at fork onto I 155
32 mi·34 min·I 155
Exit 127Toward I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg
26
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
27
Merge onto I 74
1.0 mi·1 min·I 74
28
Keep slight right at fork onto I 74
6.0 mi·7 min·I 74
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
29
Take the exit onto IL 29
0.2 mi·23 sec·IL 29
Toward IL 29 North: Downtown Peoria
30
Continue on Spalding Avenue
452 ft·20 sec·Spalding Avenue
31
Turn left onto IL 29
0.2 mi·16 sec·Northeast Jefferson Avenue
32
Arrive at destination
Northeast Jefferson 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 75 miles from Avena, IL, or about 1h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32 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 33 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 75 miles or 1h 39m 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 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Peoria, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Avena, 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 Avena, IL
This is one driving day of about 150.1 miles and 3h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Avena, 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 155 for about 32 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 75 mi from Avena, IL
· 1h 39m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.47 one way
$46.93 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg53 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$25.77
$51.53
premium
$4.89
$28.89
$57.77
diesel
$5.61
$33.14
$66.28
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
45
0
$15.76
$7.20
Efficient EV
37.5
0
$13.13
$6.00
EV Truck/SUV
60
0
$21.01
$9.61
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Avena, IL
Morning
in Avena on Friday
Local time
7:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Peoria, IL
Morning
in Peoria on Friday
Local time
7:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Rochester, IL
75 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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 5m 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 Avena, IL to Peoria, IL covers 150.1 miles and takes about 3h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 155, I 55, West Springfield Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 75 miles from Avena, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.47 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 15 significant decision points across 150.1 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: at 9.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.9 miles (IL 29 / West Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 79.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Avena, IL and Peoria, IL, road signs point toward Pana and Hartsburg.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
methodology page
documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
