Trip from Bennington, IL to North Peoria, IL

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Drive Time

4h 38m

Distance

220.3 mi

355 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 25m ★

6 AM

4h 38m

8 AM

5h 5m

10 AM

4h 48m

12 PM

4h 45m

3 PM

4h 49m

5 PM

5h 4m

8 PM

4h 30m

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

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Bennington, IL

Phil Evenden

North Peoria, IL

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Bennington, IL to North Peoria, IL covers 220.3 miles and takes about 4h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 74, I 57, IL 33 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 86.5 miles on I 74. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.44 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

110.1 miles from Bennington, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 36m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 4h 38m highway drive covering 220.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 74 and I 57. The longest continuous stretch is about 86.5 miles on I 74.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 74 is the longest continuous segment at about 86.5 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

830 ft 417 ft

Total Climb

439 ft

Total Descent

222 ft

Highest Point

830 ft

~173.1 mi in

Elevation Range

413 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and I 57. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 095E.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 220.3 miles you will encounter 14 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: near the start (095E): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (1900N): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (125E): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | 095E

Turn right onto 095E

Navigation decision point

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | 1900N

At end of road, turn right onto 1900N

Navigation decision point

0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | 125E

Turn right onto 125E

Navigation decision point

131.6 mi into trip | ~2h 59m in

Take the exit toward I 74 West: Peoria

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 237B Toward I 74 West: Peoria

211.9 mi into trip | ~4h 26m 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 74	86.5 mi	1h 34m
I 57	47.4 mi	50m
IL 33	36.3 mi	53m
500E	14.3 mi	19m
South Van Buren Street	11 mi	15m
County Road 1100 East	6.7 mi	9m
Illinois Route 16	5.3 mi	7m
County Road 1850 N	3.8 mi	9m

Longest stretch: I 74 — 86.5 mi, about 1h 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on 100E

105 ft · 6 sec · 100E

Turn right onto 095E

0.1 mi · 30 sec · 095E

At end of road, turn right onto 1900N

0.3 mi · 1 min · 1900N

Turn right onto 125E

0.5 mi · 1 min · 125E

Turn left onto County Road 1850 N

3.8 mi · 9 min · County Road 1850 N

Turn left onto IL 130

14 mi · 19 min · 500E

Continue on IL 130; IL 250

2.5 mi · 4 min · South West Street

Use the straight lane.

Continue on IL 130

6.7 mi · 9 min · County Road 1100 East

Continue on IL 130

11 mi · 15 min · South Van Buren Street

Turn right onto IL 33; IL 130

36 mi · 53 min · IL 33; IL 130

Turn left onto IL 16

2.5 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Avenue

Continue on IL 16

5.3 mi · 7 min · Illinois Route 16

Continue on IL 16

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Charleston Avenue East

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I-57 North: Champaign

Merge onto I 57

47 mi · 50 min · I 57

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 237B Toward I 74 West: Peoria

Merge onto I 74

51 mi · 55 min · I 74

Take the exit onto I 74

28 mi · 30 min · I 74

Toward I 74 West: Peoria

Keep slight right at fork onto I 74

6.7 mi · 8 min · I 74

Toward I 74 West: Peoria

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Toward IL 40 North: Knoxville Avenue

Turn straight onto IL 40

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Knoxville Avenue

Turn right onto East McClure Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · East McClure Avenue

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 110.1 miles from Bennington, IL, or about 2h 36m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.5 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 2h 2m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 110.1 miles or 2h 36m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 52m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Bennington, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Bennington, IL

This is one driving day of about 220.3 miles and 4h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bennington, 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 74 for about 86.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 110.1 mi from Bennington, IL · 2h 36m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Champaign, IL

110 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

Champaign, IL

Fuel and coffee

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

Champaign, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 110.1 miles from Bennington, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 74 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 86.5 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.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$34.44 one way

$68.88 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 77 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$37.82	$75.63
premium	$4.89	$42.39	$84.79
diesel	$5.61	$48.64	$97.28

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$34

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$59–$84

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 77.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	66.1	0	$23.13	$10.57
Efficient EV	55.1	0	$19.28	$8.81
EV Truck/SUV	88.1	1	$30.84	$14.10

Gas CO2

77 kg

EV CO2

26 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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

Bennington, IL

Night in Bennington on Tuesday

Local time

11:01 PM

CDT

Current temp

82°F

Partly Sunny

SSW 13 mph 14% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:50AM CDT until April 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:39AM CDT until April 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Destination

North Peoria, IL

Night in North Peoria on Tuesday

Local time

11:01 PM

CDT

Current temp

82°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSW 14 mph 30% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:50AM CDT until April 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:39AM CDT until April 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

4h 38m on the road

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

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Bennington, IL to North Peoria, IL covers 220.3 miles and takes about 4h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 74, I 57, IL 33. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 110.1 miles from Bennington, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.44 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (095E): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (1900N): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (125E): Navigation decision point.

The route from Bennington, IL to North Peoria, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 417 ft to 830 ft elevation with about 439 ft of total climbing.

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