Drive Time
4h 4m
Distance
243.9 mi
392 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
Photo: Mike Tyurin
The drive from Cambria, IL to Peoria, IL covers 243.9 miles and takes about 4h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cambria Road, Herrin Road, West Herrin Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.21 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
121.9 miles from Cambria, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 2m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 4m drive with frequent turns across 243.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cambria Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Herrin Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Herrin Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ken Gray Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 50 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Poplar Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Poplar | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Cambria, IL and Peoria, IL.
Start on South Maple Street
Continue on Cambria Road
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Herrin Road
Exit the roundabout onto Herrin Road
Continue on West Herrin Street
Continue on Herrin Road
Take the ramp left
Merge slight left onto Ken Gray Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Salem, Sandoval
Merge slight left onto West Main Street
Continue on East Poplar Street
Continue on Poplar
Turn right onto 150E
Continue on 300E
Turn left
Turn right onto North Kennedy Boulevard
Continue on County Road 875 East
Continue on South Superior Street
Continue on County Road 2400 East
Continue on Fair Avenue
Continue on South Poplar Street
Turn left onto West 2nd Street
Turn right onto South State Street
Turn left onto West Washington Street
Continue on N 2000 East Road
Continue on State Route 29
Continue on East Park Street
Turn right onto North Webster Street
Continue on West Springfield Road
Continue straight
Continue straight
Continue straight
Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North, I 72 East
Merge slight left
Keep slight left to continue on I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg
Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West: Peoria
Merge slight left
Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: Peoria
Take the exit slight right toward IL 29 North: Downtown Peoria
Continue on Spalding Avenue
Turn left onto Northeast Jefferson Avenue
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 121.9 miles or 2h 2m 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 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Peoria, IL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Cambria, 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 Cambria, IL
This is one driving day of about 243.9 miles and 4h 4m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 121.9 mi from Cambria, IL · 2h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
122 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 121.9 miles from Cambria, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into 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 Peoria, IL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$36.21 one way
$72.42 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $40.84 | $81.68 |
| premium | $4.65 | $44.69 | $89.38 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $50.93 | $101.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 85.3 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 73.2 | 0 | $25.61 | $11.71 |
| Efficient EV | 61 | 0 | $21.34 | $9.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 97.6 | 1 | $34.15 | $15.61 |
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
29 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Cambria on Saturday
Local time
10:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Peoria on Saturday
Local time
10:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
55°F
Decatur, IL
122 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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