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Trip from Breese, IL to North Peoria, IL

Drive Time

3h 24m

Distance

174.3 mi

281 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 12m ★
6 AM
3h 24m
8 AM
3h 48m
10 AM
3h 32m
12 PM
3h 30m
3 PM
3h 34m
5 PM
3h 47m
8 PM
3h 17m

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

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Downtown Breese, IL, IL

Breese, IL

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Downtown North Peoria, IL, IL

North Peoria, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Breese, IL to North Peoria, IL covers 174.3 miles and takes about 3h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 55, I 155, North Madison Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 93.2 miles on I 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.47 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

87.2 miles from Breese, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 46m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 3h 24m highway drive covering 174.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and I 155. The longest continuous stretch is about 93.2 miles on I 55.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 55 is the longest continuous segment at about 93.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and I 155. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near US 50.

Route Complexity 6/10

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

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 174.3 miles you will encounter 12 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 2 miles (US 50): Navigation decision point; at 132 miles (I 155): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 164 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

4
2 mi into trip | ~3m in | US 50

Turn left onto US 50

Navigation decision point

7
132 mi into trip | ~2h 34m 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
164 mi into trip | ~3h 9m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 74 West: Peoria

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 74 West: Peoria
5
165.9 mi into trip | ~3h 12m 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
172.6 mi into trip | ~3h 20m 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 Along This Route

On the drive from Breese, IL to North Peoria, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Hartsburg along the way.

Hartsburg

132 mi in | ~2h 34m | via I 155

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 55 93.2 mi 1h 40m
I 155 32 mi 34m
North Madison Street 22.6 mi 33m
US 50 13.8 mi 15m
I 74 7.7 mi 9m
Old US Hwy 50 1 mi 1m
North Knoxville Avenue 1 mi 1m
East McClure Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 55 — 93.2 mi, about 1h 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Old Route 50 West

0.4 mi · 49 sec · Old Route 50 West
2

Continue on Old US Hwy 50

1.0 mi · 1 min · Old US Hwy 50
3

Turn right onto Saint Rose Road

0.4 mi · 43 sec · Saint Rose Road
4

Take the ramp left

0.2 mi · 36 sec
5

Turn left

14 mi · 15 min
6

Turn right onto North Madison Street

23 mi · 33 min · North Madison Street
7

Take the ramp right

0.3 mi · 45 sec
8

Merge slight left

93 mi · 1 hr 40 min
9

Keep slight left to continue on I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg

32 mi · 34 min · I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg
10

Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West: Peoria

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 74 West: Peoria
11

Merge slight left

1.0 mi · 1 min
12

Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: Peoria

6.7 mi · 8 min · I 74 West: Peoria
13

Take the exit slight right toward IL 40 North: Knoxville Avenue

0.3 mi · 38 sec · IL 40 North: Knoxville Avenue
14

Turn straight onto North Knoxville Avenue

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Knoxville Avenue
15

Turn right onto East McClure Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · East McClure Avenue
16

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 87.2 miles from Breese, IL, or about 1h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93.2 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 80 miles or 1h 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 87.2 miles or 1h 46m 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 46m

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 Breese, 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 Breese, IL

This is one driving day of about 174.3 miles and 3h 24m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Breese, 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 55 for about 93.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 87.2 mi from Breese, IL · 1h 46m into the drive

Downtown Decatur, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Decatur, IL

87 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

Decatur, IL

Fuel and coffee

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

Decatur, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 87.2 miles from Breese, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 55 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 93.2 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument

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...

2 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 102.2
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$26.47 one way

$52.95 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 61 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $29.18 $58.37
premium $4.80 $32.90 $65.81
diesel $5.64 $38.72 $77.45

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 61 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 52.3 0 $18.30 $8.37
Efficient EV 43.6 0 $15.25 $6.97
EV Truck/SUV 69.7 0 $24.40 $11.16

Gas CO2

61 kg

EV CO2

20 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Breese, IL

Morning in Breese on Monday

Local time

8:02 AM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

North Peoria, IL

Morning in North Peoria on Monday

Local time

8:02 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

24 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 24m 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 Breese, IL to North Peoria, IL covers 174.3 miles and takes about 3h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, I 155, North Madison Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 87.2 miles from Breese, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.47 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 174.3 miles you will encounter 12 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 2 miles (US 50): Navigation decision point; at 132 miles (I 155): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 164 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Breese, IL to North Peoria, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Hartsburg along the way.

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