Origin
Avon, IL
Evening in Avon on Friday
Local time
7:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Avon, IL to Peoria, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
49.6 mi
80 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Avon, IL
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Peoria, IL
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Trip Overview
Avon, IL to Peoria, IL is 49.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 17 minutes via IL 116, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Illinois, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. Expect a mixed drive with a good chunk of time on highways, but also some local road sections. It's a straightforward trip, perfect for a quick getaway or an easy connection between these two Illinois communities.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 49.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 44% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on IL 116, West Farmington Road, and South Main Street, providing a varied feel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll navigate is 22 miles on IL 116, offering a consistent pace before transitioning. The road's personality shifts subtly as you move from more rural settings towards the more developed areas around Peoria.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
IL 116 is the longest continuous segment at about 22 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
749 ft
502 ft
Total Climb
215 ft
Total Descent
352 ft
Highest Point
749 ft
~28.3 mi in
Elevation Range
247 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near IL 41 / South Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 17m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (IL 41 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (IL 116): Navigation decision point; at 26.9 miles (IL 78; IL 116 / East Fort Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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IL 41 / South Main Street
Turn right onto IL 41 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
4.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
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IL 116
Turn right onto IL 116
Navigation decision point
4
26.9 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
IL 78; IL 116 / East Fort Street
Turn left onto IL 78; IL 116 / East Fort Street
Navigation decision point
5
49.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
Fayette Street
Turn right onto Fayette Street
Navigation decision point
5
49.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
Northeast Jefferson Avenue
Turn right onto Northeast Jefferson Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IL 116 | 22 mi | 32m |
| West Farmington Road | 13.3 mi | 19m |
| South Main Street | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| West Plank Road | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| West Dr Martin Luther King Jr Drive | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| East Fort Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Harmon Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Romeo B Garrett Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
IL 116
— 22 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Avon, IL and Peoria, IL.
1
Start on East Wood Street
37 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Wood Street
2
Turn right onto IL 41
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
South Main Street
3
Turn right onto IL 116
22 mi
·
32 min
·
IL 116
4
Turn left onto IL 78; IL 116
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Fort Street
5
Continue on IL 116
13 mi
·
19 min
·
West Farmington Road
6
Continue on IL 116
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
West Plank Road
7
Continue on IL 116
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Harmon Highway
8
Continue on IL 116
357 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Lincoln Avenue
9
Keep slight left at fork onto West Dr Martin Luther King Jr Drive
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
West Dr Martin Luther King Jr Drive
10
Turn slight right onto West Romeo B Garrett Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Romeo B Garrett Avenue
11
Continue on Southwest Monroe Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Southwest Monroe Street
12
Continue on Northeast Monroe Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Northeast Monroe Street
13
Turn right onto Fayette Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Fayette Street
14
Turn right onto Northeast Jefferson Avenue
367 ft
·
7 sec
·
Northeast Jefferson Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
Northeast Jefferson Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.8 mi from Avon, IL · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.8 miles from Avon, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Peoria, IL
The final approach into Peoria, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.75 one way
$15.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.51 | $17.03 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.55 | $19.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.95 | $21.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.21 | $2.38 |
| Efficient EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.34 | $1.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.94 | $3.17 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Peoria, IL
Evening in Peoria on Friday
Local time
7:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Elmwood, IL
25 mi in
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
2 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
1h 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 Avon, IL to Peoria, IL covers 49.6 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are IL 116, West Farmington Road, South Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.8 miles from Avon, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.75 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 1h 17m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (IL 41 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (IL 116): Navigation decision point; at 26.9 miles (IL 78; IL 116 / East Fort Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Avon, IL to Peoria, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 502 ft to 749 ft elevation with about 215 ft of total climbing.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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