Trip from Central City, IL to North Peoria, IL

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

2h 4m

Distance

106.3 mi

171 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

38 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min

4 AM

1h 55m ★

6 AM

2h 4m

8 AM

2h 22m

10 AM

2h 10m

12 PM

2h 9m

3 PM

2h 11m

5 PM

2h 21m

8 PM

1h 59m

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

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Central City, IL

Angela Chacón

North Peoria, IL

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Central City, IL to North Peoria, IL covers 106.3 miles and takes about 2h 4m 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 74, IL 53 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 63 miles on I 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.62 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.

Midpoint

53.1 miles from Central City, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 4m. Total distance: 106.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 4m highway drive covering 106.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and I 74. The longest continuous stretch is about 63 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 18 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 63 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and I 74. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near South Broadway Road.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 4m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (South Broadway Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 6.9 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Broadway Road

Turn left onto South Broadway Road

Navigation decision point

6.6 mi into trip | ~14m in

Take the ramp toward I 55 South: Bloomington

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Toward I 55 South: Bloomington

6.9 mi into trip | ~14m in | I 55

Merge onto I 55

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

69.9 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in

Take the exit toward I 74 West: Peoria

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 74 West: Peoria

97.8 mi into trip | ~1h 52m 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

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 55	63 mi	1h 7m
I 74	34.1 mi	37m
IL 53	3.6 mi	5m
North Knoxville Avenue	1 mi	1m
East Main Street	0.9 mi	2m
West Division Street	0.8 mi	2m
North Mitchell Street	0.5 mi	1m
East McClure Avenue	0.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 55 — 63 mi, about 1h 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on South Center Road

454 ft · 19 sec · South Center Road

Continue on 1st Street

468 ft · 26 sec · 1st Street

Turn left onto South Broadway Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Broadway Road

Turn left onto CH 41C

0.2 mi · 26 sec · East Braceville Road

Continue on CH 41C

0.8 mi · 2 min · West Division Street

Turn right onto North Mitchell Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Mitchell Street

Turn right onto IL 53

3.3 mi · 4 min · IL 53

Turn right onto East Main Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

Continue on IL 53

0.3 mi · 33 sec · IL 53

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Toward I 55 South: Bloomington

Merge onto I 55

63 mi · 1 hr 7 min · I 55

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 49 sec

Toward I 74 West: Peoria Use the slight right lane.

Continue on I 74

27 mi · 29 min · I 74

Keep slight right at fork onto I 74

6.7 mi · 8 min · I 74

Toward I 74 West: Peoria

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Toward IL 40 North: Knoxville Avenue

Turn straight onto IL 40

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Knoxville Avenue

Turn right onto East McClure Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · East McClure Avenue

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.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 53.1 miles from Central City, IL, or about 1h 4m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63 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 23 miles or 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 53.1 miles or 1h 4m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 40m

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 Central City, 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 Central City, IL

This is one driving day of about 106.3 miles and 2h 4m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Central City, IL.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on I 55 for about 63 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 53.1 mi from Central City, IL · 1h 4m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Normal, IL

53 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

Fairbury, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Normal, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 53.1 miles from Central City, 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 63 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Haddad's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Peoria, Illinois

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 106.3

Hours: 11 am–7:30 pm

+13096725339

Haddad's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 106.3

Peoria, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–7:30 pm

+13096725339

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 68.3

Normal, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Rivian Waypoints

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 68.3

Normal, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887484261

Visit website

Rivian Adventure Network

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 68.3

Normal, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887484273

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 106.3

Peoria, Illinois

Hours: 5 am–12 pm

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 68.3

Normal, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 68.3

Normal, Illinois

+13094549590

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 106.3

East Peoria, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 68.3

Normal, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.62 one way

$33.24 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$18.25	$36.49
premium	$4.89	$20.46	$40.91
diesel	$5.61	$23.47	$46.94

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 37.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

38 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Normal, Illinois

Other

1 DCFC

Rivian Waypoints

Normal, Illinois

Rivian

1 DCFC

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

East Peoria, Illinois

Other

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

East Peoria, Illinois

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Normal, Illinois

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Normal, Illinois

Tesla

1 DCFC

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Bloomington, Illinois

Other

1 DCFC

InCharge Charging Station

Morton, Illinois

InCharge

1 DCFC

Other: 16 ChargePoint: 12 Tesla: 4 Rivian: 2 Tesla Destination: 2 InCharge: 1 Electrify America: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	31.9	$11.16	$5.10
Efficient EV	26.6	$9.30	$4.25
EV Truck/SUV	42.5	$14.88	$6.80

Gas CO2

37 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (68% 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 as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Central City, IL

Late night in Central City on Friday

Local time

1:00 AM

CDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

North Peoria, IL

Late night in North Peoria on Friday

Local time

1:00 AM

CDT

Current temp

53°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

3 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 4m 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 Central City, IL to North Peoria, IL covers 106.3 miles and takes about 2h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 55, I 74, IL 53. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 53.1 miles from Central City, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.62 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.

This is a straightforward 2h 4m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The route from Central City, IL to North Peoria, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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