Origin
Benton, IL
Late night in Benton on Monday
Local time
4:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Benton, IL to North Peoria, IL
Drive Time
4h 22m
Distance
221.4 mi
356 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 9m
★
6 AM
4h 22m
8 AM
4h 49m
10 AM
4h 31m
12 PM
4h 29m
3 PM
4h 33m
5 PM
4h 47m
8 PM
4h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Benton, IL
Samuele Pellegrino
North Peoria, IL
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Benton, IL to North Peoria, IL covers 221.4 miles and takes about 4h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ken Gray Expressway, I 155, I 55 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 44.4 miles on Ken Gray Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.63 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
110.7 miles from Benton, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 8m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Benton, IL to North Peoria, IL covers 221.4 miles and takes about 4h 22m, 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 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ken Gray Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 44.4 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 25 miles in near I 57 / Ken Gray Expressway.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 221.4 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 25 miles (I 57 / Ken Gray Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 45.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 109.2 miles (IL 29 / West Washington Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
25 mi into trip
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~27m in
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I 57 / Ken Gray Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 57 / Ken Gray Expressway toward I 57 North: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 57 North: Chicago
5
45.4 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward US 50: Salem, Sandoval
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 50: Salem, Sandoval
5
109.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 6m in
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IL 29 / West Washington Street
Turn left onto IL 29 / West Washington Street
Navigation decision point
5
148.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 59m 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
179.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 32m 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
Towns Along This Route
Between Benton, IL and North Peoria, IL, road signs point toward Sandoval and Hartsburg.
Sandoval
45.4 mi in
|
~49m
Hartsburg
179.1 mi in
|
~3h 32m
|
via I 155
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ken Gray Expressway | 44.4 mi | 48m |
| I 155 | 32 mi | 34m |
| I 55 | 30 mi | 32m |
| West Springfield Road | 15.7 mi | 18m |
| South Superior Street | 15.1 mi | 17m |
| 300E | 13.5 mi | 15m |
| County Road 875 East | 11.1 mi | 12m |
| 150E | 10.4 mi | 11m |
Longest stretch:
Ken Gray Expressway
— 44.4 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benton, IL and North Peoria, IL.
1
Start on Public Square
436 ft
·
10 sec
·
Public Square
2
Exit the rotary onto West Main Street
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
West Main Street
3
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
4
Merge slight left onto Ken Gray Expressway
24 mi
·
26 min
·
Ken Gray Expressway
5
Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
20 mi
·
22 min
·
Ken Gray Expressway
6
Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Salem, Sandoval
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
US 50: Salem, Sandoval
7
Merge slight left onto West Main Street
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
8
Continue on East Poplar Street
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
East Poplar Street
9
Continue on Poplar
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Poplar
10
Turn right onto 150E
10 mi
·
11 min
·
150E
11
Continue on 300E
13 mi
·
15 min
·
300E
12
Turn left
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
13
Turn right onto North Kennedy Boulevard
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Kennedy Boulevard
14
Continue on County Road 875 East
11 mi
·
12 min
·
County Road 875 East
15
Continue on South Superior Street
15 mi
·
17 min
·
South Superior Street
16
Continue on County Road 2400 East
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 2400 East
17
Continue on Fair Avenue
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Fair Avenue
18
Continue on South Poplar Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
South Poplar Street
19
Turn left onto West 2nd Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West 2nd Street
20
Turn right onto South State Street
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
South State Street
21
Turn left onto West Washington Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
West Washington Street
22
Continue on N 2000 East Road
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
N 2000 East Road
23
Continue on State Route 29
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 29
24
Continue on East Park Street
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
East Park Street
25
Turn right onto North Webster Street
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Webster Street
26
Continue on West Springfield Road
16 mi
·
18 min
·
West Springfield Road
27
Continue straight
1.3 mi
·
1 min
28
Continue straight
5.4 mi
·
7 min
29
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
30
Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North, I 72 East
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 55 North, I 72 East
31
Merge slight left
30 mi
·
32 min
32
Keep slight left to continue on I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg
32 mi
·
34 min
·
I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg
33
Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West: Peoria
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 74 West: Peoria
34
Merge slight left
1.0 mi
·
1 min
35
Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: Peoria
6.7 mi
·
8 min
·
I 74 West: Peoria
36
Take the exit slight right toward IL 40 North: Knoxville Avenue
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
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IL 40 North: Knoxville Avenue
37
Turn straight onto North Knoxville Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Knoxville Avenue
38
Turn right onto East McClure Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East McClure Avenue
39
Arrive at your destination
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 110.7 miles from Benton, IL, or about 2h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.4 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 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 110.7 miles or 2h 8m 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 35m
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 Benton, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Benton, IL
This is one driving day of about 221.4 miles and 4h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Benton, 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 Ken Gray Expressway for about 44.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 110.7 mi from Benton, IL · 2h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
111 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 110.7 miles from Benton, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.63 one way
$67.26 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
78 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $37.07 | $74.14 |
| premium | $4.80 | $41.80 | $83.59 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $49.19 | $98.37 |
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: 77.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 66.4 | 0 | $23.25 | $10.63 |
| Efficient EV | 55.4 | 0 | $19.37 | $8.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 88.6 | 1 | $31.00 | $14.17 |
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.
Destination
North Peoria, IL
Late night in North Peoria on Monday
Local time
4:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
25 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
4h 22m 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 Benton, IL to North Peoria, IL covers 221.4 miles and takes about 4h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ken Gray Expressway, I 155, I 55. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 110.7 miles from Benton, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.63 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 221.4 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 25 miles (I 57 / Ken Gray Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 45.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 109.2 miles (IL 29 / West Washington Street): Navigation decision point.
Between Benton, IL and North Peoria, IL, road signs point toward Sandoval and Hartsburg.
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