The drive from Bedford, IL to North Peoria, IL covers 149.2 miles and takes about 3h 2m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 72, I 155, I 55 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 65.2 miles on I 72.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.15 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
74.6 miles from Bedford, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 38m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 2m. Total distance: 149.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 2m highway drive covering 149.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 72 and I 155. The longest continuous stretch is about 65.2 miles on I 72.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 72 is the longest continuous segment at about 65.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 72 and I 155. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.7 miles in near IL 100.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 149.2 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.7 miles (IL 100): Navigation decision point; at 106.9 miles (I 155): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 138.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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3.7 mi into trip|~14m in|IL 100
At end of road, turn right onto IL 100
Navigation decision point
7
106.9 mi into trip|~2h 12m 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
138.8 mi into trip|~2h 47m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 74 West: Peoria
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
5
140.8 mi into trip|~2h 50m 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
4
147.4 mi into trip|~2h 58m in
Take the exit toward IL 40 North: Knoxville Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward IL 40 North: Knoxville Avenue
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bedford, IL to North Peoria, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Hartsburg along the way.
Hartsburg
106.9 mi in|~2h 12m|via I 155
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 72
65.2 mi
1h 10m
I 155
32 mi
34m
I 55
20.5 mi
21m
IL 100
7.8 mi
11m
I 74
7.7 mi
9m
1500 North
5.6 mi
8m
Illinois Route 100
3.7 mi
5m
865 North
1.5 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
I 72
— 65.2 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bedford, IL and North Peoria, IL.
1
Start on Bedford Road
268 ft·11 sec·Bedford Road
2
Continue on Road 886 North
0.4 mi·1 min·Road 886 North
3
Continue on Road 4000 East
1.0 mi·3 min·Road 4000 East
4
Continue on 874 North
0.8 mi·3 min·874 North
5
Turn slight left onto 865 North
1.5 mi·5 min·865 North
6
At end of road, turn right onto IL 100
7.8 mi·11 min·IL 100
7
Turn right onto IL 100; IL 106
5.6 mi·8 min·1500 North
8
Turn left onto IL 100
3.7 mi·5 min·Illinois Route 100
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·45 sec
10
Merge onto I 72; US 36
65 mi·1 hr 10 min·I 72; US 36
11
Continue on I 55
20 mi·21 min·I 55
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 155
32 mi·34 min·I 155
Exit 127Toward I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
14
Merge onto I 74
1.0 mi·1 min·I 74
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 74
6.7 mi·8 min·I 74
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward IL 40 North: Knoxville Avenue
17
Turn straight onto IL 40
1.0 mi·1 min·North Knoxville Avenue
18
Turn right onto East McClure Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·East McClure Avenue
19
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 74.6 miles from Bedford, IL, or about 1h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 65.2 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 33 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.6 miles or 1h 38m 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 29m
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 Bedford, 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 Bedford, IL
This is one driving day of about 149.2 miles and 3h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Bedford, 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 72 for about 65.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 74.6 mi from Bedford, IL
· 1h 38m into the drive
The midpoint is around 74.6 miles from Bedford, 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument
National Monument
In August 1908, a large White mob attacked the Black community in Springfield, Illinois. Rioters destroyed homes and businesses and lynched two men. The event led to the founding of the National Assoc...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.15 one way
$44.30 round trip
$3.77/gal25.4 MPG avg52 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.25
$24.98
$49.96
premium
$4.65
$27.34
$54.68
diesel
$5.30
$31.16
$62.31
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.2 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
44.8
0
$15.67
$7.16
Efficient EV
37.3
0
$13.05
$5.97
EV Truck/SUV
59.7
0
$20.89
$9.55
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (67% 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
Bedford, IL
Morning
in Bedford on Saturday
Local time
7:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
North Peoria, IL
Morning
in North Peoria on Saturday
Local time
7:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Grandview, 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
19 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 2m 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 Bedford, IL to North Peoria, IL covers 149.2 miles and takes about 3h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 72, I 155, I 55. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 74.6 miles from Bedford, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.15 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 149.2 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.7 miles (IL 100): Navigation decision point; at 106.9 miles (I 155): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 138.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Bedford, IL to North Peoria, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Hartsburg along the way.
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
