Trip from Carpentersville, IL to North Peoria, IL

Drive Time

3h 23m

Distance

161.4 mi

260 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

station data

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 33m

5 PM

3h 47m

8 PM

3h 16m

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

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Carpentersville, IL

Stéphane Tendon

North Peoria, IL

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Carpentersville, IL to North Peoria, IL covers 161.4 miles and takes about 3h 23m 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 $24.52 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

80.7 miles from Carpentersville, IL

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

Drive Character

This is a 3h 23m highway drive covering 161.4 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 28 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. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 35.4 miles in.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 161.4 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 35.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 35.7 miles (I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 51.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

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

35.4 mi into trip | ~57m in

Take the ramp toward I 88 West Toll: Moline Rock Island

Navigation decision point

Toward I 88 West Toll: Moline Rock Island

35.7 mi into trip | ~58m 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.

51.3 mi into trip | ~1h 14m 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...

89.6 mi into trip | ~1h 56m 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

90.3 mi into trip | ~1h 57m in | I 80

Merge onto I 80

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Towns Along This Route

Between Carpentersville, IL and North Peoria, IL, road signs point toward Normal, Des Moines and Peoria.

Normal

51.3 mi in | ~1h 14m

Des Moines

89.6 mi in | ~1h 56m

Peoria

116.6 mi in | ~2h 26m

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
Plank Road	12 mi	18m
I 180	8.7 mi	9m
North Galena Road	7.3 mi	10m
East Higgins Road	5.3 mi	8m

Longest stretch: I 39 — 38 mi, about 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on IL 25

1.2 mi · 2 min · North Kennedy Drive

Turn right onto IL 68

0.8 mi · 1 min · IL 68

At end of road, turn right onto IL 72

1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

Turn straight onto IL 72

3.0 mi · 4 min · Higgins Road

Continue on IL 72

5.3 mi · 8 min · East Higgins Road

Turn left onto US 20; IL 47; IL 72

2.4 mi · 3 min · US 20; IL 47; IL 72

Turn right onto CR 22

12 mi · 18 min · Plank Road

Turn left onto IL 23

2.0 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

Turn right onto West Elm Street

0.2 mi · 35 sec · West Elm Street

Continue on DeKalb Avenue

1.1 mi · 2 min · DeKalb Avenue

Turn left onto South Peace Road

4.4 mi · 6 min · South Peace Road

Continue on North Peace Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · North Peace Road

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Toward I 88 West Toll: Moline Rock Island

Merge onto I 88; IL 110

16 mi · 16 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Toward I 39 South, US 51 South: Bloomington, Normal

Merge onto I 39; US 51

38 mi · 40 min · I 39; US 51

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 57 sec

Exit 59B Toward I 80 West: La Salle-Peru, Des Moines

Merge onto I 80

17 mi · 17 min · I 80

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 2 min

Toward I 180 South: Hennepin

Continue on I 180

8.7 mi · 9 min · I 180

Keep slight right at fork

2.1 mi · 2 min

Toward Peoria

Continue on IL 29

33 mi · 38 min · IL 29

Continue on IL 29

7.3 mi · 10 min · North Galena Road

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 32 sec

Toward 150: War Memorial Drive

Merge onto US 150

1.1 mi · 1 min · East War Memorial Drive

Turn left onto North Prospect Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Prospect Road

Turn right onto East McClure Avenue

0.4 mi · 53 sec · 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 80.7 miles from Carpentersville, IL, or about 1h 46m 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 80 miles or 1h 46m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 80.7 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 45m

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 Carpentersville, 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 Carpentersville, IL

This is one driving day of about 161.4 miles and 3h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Carpentersville, 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 80.7 mi from Carpentersville, IL · 1h 46m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Peoria, IL

81 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

Rockford, IL

Fuel and coffee

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

Aurora, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 80.7 miles from Carpentersville, 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

$24.52 one way

$49.03 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 57 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$27.02	$54.05
premium	$4.80	$30.47	$60.94
diesel	$5.64	$35.86	$71.71

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

$25

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 56.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	48.4	$16.95	$7.75
Efficient EV	40.4	$14.12	$6.46
EV Truck/SUV	64.6	$22.60	$10.33

Gas CO2

56 kg

EV CO2

19 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.

Forecast data refreshed 8 hours ago

Origin

Carpentersville, IL

Afternoon in Carpentersville on Monday

Local time

2:24 PM

CDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

North Peoria, IL

Afternoon in North Peoria on Monday

Local time

2:24 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Mostly Cloudy

SW 12 mph 7% chance Live forecast

Along the Route

55°F

Peoria, IL

81 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

17 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

3h 23m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Carpentersville, IL to North Peoria, IL covers 161.4 miles and takes about 3h 23m 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 80.7 miles from Carpentersville, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.52 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.

Between Carpentersville, IL and North Peoria, IL, road signs point toward Normal, Des Moines and Peoria.

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Trip from Carpentersville, IL to North Peoria, IL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in North Peoria, IL

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Carpentersville, IL

North Peoria, IL

Same local time

17 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 23m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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