Origin
Burlington, IL
Night in Burlington on Thursday
Local time
10:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Burlington, IL to North Peoria, IL
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
2h 52m
Distance
142.8 mi
230 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 42m
★
6 AM
2h 53m
8 AM
3h 15m
10 AM
3h 0m
12 PM
2h 58m
3 PM
3h 1m
5 PM
3h 14m
8 PM
2h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Burlington, IL
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North Peoria, IL
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Burlington, IL to North Peoria, IL covers 142.8 miles and takes about 2h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 39, IL 29, I 80 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38 miles on I 39. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.33 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
71.4 miles from Burlington, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 52m. Total distance: 142.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 52m highway drive covering 142.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 39 and IL 29. The longest continuous stretch is about 38 miles on I 39.
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 39 is the longest continuous segment at about 38 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 39 and IL 29. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 16.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 142.8 miles you will encounter 16 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 16.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 17.2 miles (I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
16.9 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the ramp toward I 88 West Toll: Moline Rock Island
Navigation decision point
Toward I 88 West Toll: Moline Rock Island
5
17.2 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Merge onto I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
32.7 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward I 39 South, US 51 South: Bloomington, Normal
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 39 South, US 51 South: Bloomington, No...
6
71.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
Take the exit toward I 80 West: La Salle-Peru, Des Moines
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 59B
Toward I 80 West: La Salle-Peru, Des Moines
5
71.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
|
I 80
Merge onto I 80
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Burlington, IL and North Peoria, IL, road signs point toward Normal, Des Moines and Peoria.
Normal
32.7 mi in
|
~43m
Des Moines
71.1 mi in
|
~1h 25m
Peoria
98.1 mi in
|
~1h 55m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 39 | 38 mi | 40m |
| IL 29 | 32.6 mi | 38m |
| I 80 | 16.7 mi | 17m |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway | 15.6 mi | 16m |
| I 180 | 8.7 mi | 9m |
| West Plank Road | 7.6 mi | 10m |
| North Galena Road | 7.3 mi | 10m |
| South Peace Road | 4.4 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
I 39
— 38 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burlington, IL and North Peoria, IL.
1
Start on Main Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto CR 38
7.6 mi
·
10 min
·
West Plank Road
3
Turn left onto IL 23
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
4
Turn right onto West Elm Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
West Elm Street
5
Continue on DeKalb Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
DeKalb Avenue
6
Turn left onto South Peace Road
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
South Peace Road
7
Continue on North Peace Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Peace Road
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 88 West Toll: Moline Rock Island
9
Merge onto I 88; IL 110
16 mi
·
16 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 39 South, US 51 South: Bloomington, Normal
11
Merge onto I 39; US 51
38 mi
·
40 min
·
I 39; US 51
12
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 59B
Toward I 80 West: La Salle-Peru, Des Moines
13
Merge onto I 80
17 mi
·
17 min
·
I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 180 South: Hennepin
15
Continue on I 180
8.7 mi
·
9 min
·
I 180
16
Keep slight right at fork
2.1 mi
·
2 min
Toward Peoria
17
Continue on IL 29
33 mi
·
38 min
·
IL 29
18
Continue on IL 29
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
North Galena Road
19
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward 150: War Memorial Drive
20
Merge onto US 150
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East War Memorial Drive
21
Turn left onto North Prospect Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Prospect Road
22
Turn right onto East McClure Avenue
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
East McClure Avenue
23
Arrive at destination
East McClure Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 71.4 miles from Burlington, IL, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38 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 31 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71.4 miles or 1h 25m 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 18m
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 Burlington, 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 Burlington, IL
This is one driving day of about 142.8 miles and 2h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Burlington, 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 39 for about 38 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 71.4 mi from Burlington, IL · 1h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
71 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 71.4 miles from Burlington, 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
$22.33 one way
$44.65 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
50 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $24.51 | $49.02 |
| premium | $4.89 | $27.48 | $54.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.53 | $63.06 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.93
Reagan Memorial Tollway
(15.6 mi)
$0.93
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.8 | 0 | $14.99 | $6.85 |
| Efficient EV | 35.7 | 0 | $12.50 | $5.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 57.1 | 0 | $19.99 | $9.14 |
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (66% 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
North Peoria, IL
Night in North Peoria on Thursday
Local time
10:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Washburn, IL
71 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
6 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
2h 52m 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 Burlington, IL to North Peoria, IL covers 142.8 miles and takes about 2h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 39, IL 29, I 80. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 71.4 miles from Burlington, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.33 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.
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 142.8 miles you will encounter 16 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 16.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 17.2 miles (I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Burlington, IL and North Peoria, IL, road signs point toward Normal, Des Moines and Peoria.
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