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Trip from Chatsworth, IL to Peoria, IL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 22m

Distance

81.1 mi

130 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 16m ★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m

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

Downtown Chatsworth, IL, IL

Chatsworth, IL

Stéphane Tendon

Downtown Peoria, IL, IL

Peoria, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Chatsworth, IL to Peoria, IL covers 81.1 miles and takes about 1h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East Walnut Street, East 800 N Road, East 830 North Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.68 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

40.5 miles from Chatsworth, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 22m drive with frequent turns across 81.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Walnut Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Chatsworth, IL to Peoria, IL is easy. At 1h 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chatsworth, IL to Peoria, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Walnut Street
East 800 N Road
East 830 North Road
East 825 North Road
East Wabash Street
East 820 North Road
East 800 North Road
East Oak Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: East Walnut Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on 4th Street

272 ft · 14 sec · 4th Street
2

Turn right onto East Walnut Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · East Walnut Street
3

At the end of the road, turn right onto East 800 N Road

0.3 mi · 21 sec · East 800 N Road
4

Continue on East 830 North Road

2.0 mi · 2 min · East 830 North Road
5

Continue on East 825 North Road

2.7 mi · 3 min · East 825 North Road
6

Continue on East Wabash Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Wabash Street
7

Continue on East 820 North Road

1.7 mi · 2 min · East 820 North Road
8

Continue on East 800 North Road

2.6 mi · 3 min · East 800 North Road
9

Continue on East Oak Street

2.1 mi · 4 min · East Oak Street
10

Continue on East 800 North Road

2.4 mi · 3 min · East 800 North Road
11

Continue on East 3100 North Road

6.4 mi · 8 min · East 3100 North Road
12

Continue on East Cemetery Avenue

1.5 mi · 3 min · East Cemetery Avenue
13

Continue on East 3100 North Road

0.3 mi · 40 sec · East 3100 North Road
14

Turn left onto I 55 South: Bloomington

0.5 mi · 58 sec · I 55 South: Bloomington
15

Merge slight left

23 mi · 24 min
16

Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria

0.5 mi · 49 sec · I 74 West: Peoria
17

Continue straight

27 mi · 29 min
18

Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: Peoria

6.0 mi · 7 min · I 74 West: Peoria
19

Take the exit slight right toward IL 29 North: Downtown Peoria

0.2 mi · 23 sec · IL 29 North: Downtown Peoria
20

Continue on Spalding Avenue

453 ft · 20 sec · Spalding Avenue
21

Turn left onto Northeast Jefferson Avenue

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue
22

Arrive at your destination

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 40.5 miles from Chatsworth, IL, or about 41m into the drive.

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 18 miles or 18m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 40.5 miles or 41m 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 10m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Peoria, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Chatsworth, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Chatsworth, IL

This is one driving day of about 81.1 miles and 1h 22m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Chatsworth, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 40.5 mi from Chatsworth, IL · 41m into the drive

Downtown Normal, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Normal, IL

41 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Normal, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 40.5 miles from Chatsworth, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Peoria, IL

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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.68 one way

$25.36 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $13.92 $27.84
premium $4.89 $15.61 $31.21
diesel $5.61 $17.91 $35.81

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 28.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 24.3 0 $8.52 $3.89
Efficient EV 20.3 0 $7.10 $3.24
EV Truck/SUV 32.4 0 $11.35 $5.19

Gas CO2

28 kg

EV CO2

9 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 15, 2026

Origin

Chatsworth, IL

Late night in Chatsworth on Thursday

Local time

12:27 AM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Peoria, IL

Late night in Peoria on Thursday

Local time

12:27 AM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

15 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

1h 22m 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 Chatsworth, IL to Peoria, IL covers 81.1 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Walnut Street, East 800 N Road, East 830 North Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.5 miles from Chatsworth, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.68 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.
The drive from Chatsworth, IL to Peoria, IL is easy. At 1h 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chatsworth, IL to Peoria, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Chatsworth, IL to Peoria, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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