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Trip from Danville, IL to Peoria, IL

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

2h 15m

Distance

121.4 mi

195 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 6m ★
6 AM
2h 16m
8 AM
2h 34m
10 AM
2h 22m
12 PM
2h 20m
3 PM
2h 23m
5 PM
2h 33m
8 PM
2h 10m

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

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city in and the county seat of Vermilion County, Illinois, United States

Danville, IL

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Downtown Peoria, IL, IL

Peoria, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Danville, IL to Peoria, IL covers 121.4 miles and takes about 2h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 74, County Road 1720 North, East Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 116.5 miles on I 74. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.98 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

60.7 miles from Danville, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 15m. Total distance: 121.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 15m highway drive covering 121.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 74 and County Road 1720 North. The longest continuous stretch is about 116.5 miles on I 74.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 74 is the longest continuous segment at about 116.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and County Road 1720 North. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 4 miles in.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Danville, IL to Peoria, IL is easy. At 2h 15m with 96% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 86.6 miles (I 74): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 115 miles (I 74): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

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

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4 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the ramp toward I 74 West: Champaign

Navigation decision point

Toward I 74 West: Champaign
4
86.6 mi into trip | ~1h 36m in | I 74

Take the exit onto I 74 toward I 74 West: Peoria

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 74 West: Peoria
5
115 mi into trip | ~2h 7m 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
4
121 mi into trip | ~2h 14m in | IL 29

Take the exit onto IL 29 toward IL 29 North: Downtown Peoria

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward IL 29 North: Downtown Peoria
5
121.3 mi into trip | ~2h 15m in | IL 29 / Northeast Jefferson Avenue

Turn left onto IL 29 / Northeast Jefferson Avenue

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 74 116.5 mi 2h 7m
County Road 1720 North 3.8 mi 5m
East Main Street 0.3 mi <1m
IL 29 0.2 mi <1m
Northeast Jefferson Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Spalding Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 74 — 116.5 mi, about 2h 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 136

0.3 mi · 41 sec · East Main Street
2

Continue on US 150

3.8 mi · 5 min · County Road 1720 North
3

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 59 sec
Toward I 74 West: Champaign
4

Merge onto I 74

82 mi · 1 hr 28 min · I 74
5

Take the exit onto I 74

28 mi · 30 min · I 74
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
6

Keep slight right at fork onto I 74

6.0 mi · 7 min · I 74
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
7

Take the exit onto IL 29

0.2 mi · 23 sec · IL 29
Toward IL 29 North: Downtown Peoria
8

Continue on Spalding Avenue

452 ft · 20 sec · Spalding Avenue
9

Turn left onto IL 29

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue
10

Arrive at destination

Northeast Jefferson 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 60.7 miles from Danville, IL, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 116.5 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 27 miles or 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 60.7 miles or 1h 8m 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 50m

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 Danville, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 Danville, IL

This is one driving day of about 121.4 miles and 2h 15m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Danville, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 74 for about 116.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 60.7 mi from Danville, IL · 1h 8m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bloomington, IL

61 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.

Popular next leg

Bloomington, IL to Peoria, IL

39.9 mi · 48m

Pacing Suggestions

Champaign, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Empire, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 60.7 miles from Danville, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 74 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 116.5 miles.

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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Peoria, IL.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Rich's Restaurant Ogden

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Ogden, Illinois

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 17.3

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+12175822777

Haddad's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Peoria, Illinois

1.2 mi

Rich's Restaurant Ogden

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 17.3

Ogden, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+12175822777

Haddad's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 121.4

Peoria, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–7:30 pm

+13096725339

Red Herring Vegetarian Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 34.7

Urbana, Illinois

+12173672340

Visit website

Basil Thai At Urbana

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 34.7

Urbana, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+12173448662

Visit website

Monical's Pizza

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 26

St Joseph, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12174697777

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 34.7

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 121.4

East Peoria, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

InCharge Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 112.7

Morton, Illinois

+13092913039

Visit website

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 8.7

Oakwood, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12173544098

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 86.7

Normal, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 34.7

Champaign, Illinois

+18668167584

Electrify America Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 34.7

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 121.4

East Peoria, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.98 one way

$37.96 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 43 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $20.84 $41.68
premium $4.89 $23.36 $46.72
diesel $5.61 $26.80 $53.61

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 42.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 36.4 0 $12.75 $5.83
Efficient EV 30.4 0 $10.62 $4.86
EV Truck/SUV 48.6 0 $17.00 $7.77

Gas CO2

42 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (67% 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

Danville, IL

Night in Danville on Thursday

Local time

11:16 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Peoria, IL

Night in Peoria on Thursday

Local time

11:16 PM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

52°F

Bloomington, IL

61 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

20 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

2h 15m 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 Danville, IL to Peoria, IL covers 121.4 miles and takes about 2h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 74, County Road 1720 North, East Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 60.7 miles from Danville, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.98 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 Danville, IL to Peoria, IL is easy. At 2h 15m with 96% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 86.6 miles (I 74): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 115 miles (I 74): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Danville, IL to Peoria, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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