East Moline to Peoria is 89.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 43 minutes via Chicago-Kansas City Expressway, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Illinois, traversing the Midwest region on a predominantly highway-focused path. Expect a straightforward journey with minimal complexity, making it a convenient option for a single-day excursion. The relatively short distance and manageable duration mean you can focus on reaching your destination without extensive planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
44.7 miles from East Moline, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 53m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 43m. Total distance: 89.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
This drive is largely a highway-focused experience, with 91% of the route utilizing major expressways like the Chicago-Kansas City Expressway. You'll encounter one significant, uninterrupted stretch of 81.6 miles on this main artery, offering a consistent pace for most of your journey. While primarily highway, the initial and final segments may involve some local roads like Colona Road and Avenue of the Cities, offering a slight change of scenery before merging back onto faster routes. The overall feel is one of efficient travel, designed for covering ground quickly.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 81.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway and Colona Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near Avenue of the Cities.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 43m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Avenue of the Cities): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (11th Street): Navigation decision point; at 10 miles (IL 110 / Chicago-Kansas City Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.7 mi into trip|~1m in|Avenue of the Cities
Turn left onto Avenue of the Cities
Navigation decision point
4
1.1 mi into trip|~2m in|11th Street
Turn right onto 11th Street
Navigation decision point
4
10 mi into trip|~16m in|IL 110 / Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto IL 110 / Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
88.3 mi into trip|~1h 41m in
Take the exit toward IL 40 South: Downtown Peoria
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward IL 40 South: Downtown Peoria
4
89.3 mi into trip|~1h 43m in|Northeast Jefferson Avenue
Turn right onto Northeast Jefferson Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
81.6 mi
1h 28m
Colona Road
2.6 mi
4m
Avenue of the Cities
2 mi
3m
Cleveland Road
1 mi
1m
7th Street
0.7 mi
1m
Fayette Street
0.4 mi
1m
Northeast Jefferson Avenue
<0.1 mi
<1m
11th Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
— 81.6 mi, about 1h 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Moline, IL and Peoria, IL.
1
Start on 7th Street
0.7 mi·1 min·7th Street
2
Turn left onto Avenue of the Cities
0.4 mi·43 sec·Avenue of the Cities
3
Turn right onto 11th Street
188 ft·16 sec·11th Street
4
Turn left onto Avenue of the Cities
0.9 mi·1 min·Avenue of the Cities
5
Continue on Avenue of the Cities
0.7 mi·1 min·Avenue of the Cities
6
Continue on Colona Road
2.6 mi·4 min·Colona Road
7
Turn left onto Cleveland Road
1.0 mi·1 min·Cleveland Road
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·38 sec
9
Merge onto I 80; IL 110
3.3 mi·3 min·Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
10
Keep slight left at fork onto IL 110
78 mi·1 hr 25 min·Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward IL 40 South: Downtown Peoria
12
Continue on Fayette Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Fayette Street
13
Turn right onto Northeast Jefferson Avenue
367 ft·7 sec·Northeast Jefferson Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
Northeast Jefferson Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 1 hour and 43-minute duration, this is a perfect same-day trip, so you can leave anytime and still arrive with plenty of daylight. With only 89.4 miles and a $14 fuel cost, you won't need to worry much about frequent stops for gas. The longest stretch is 81.6 miles on the Chicago-Kansas City Expressway, so plan your last restroom break just before you get onto that segment to maximize your time on the highway. Your flexibility with this shorter route means you can easily adjust your departure time based on your schedule.
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 44.7 miles from East Moline, IL, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 81.6 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 20 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.7 miles or 53m 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 27m
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 East Moline, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from East Moline, IL
This is one driving day of about 89.4 miles and 1h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from East Moline, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway for about 81.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 44.7 mi from East Moline, IL
· 53m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.98 one way
$27.95 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg31 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$15.35
$30.69
premium
$4.89
$17.20
$34.41
diesel
$5.61
$19.74
$39.48
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
11 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
East Peoria, Illinois
Other
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
East Peoria, Illinois
Tesla
1 DCFC
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
East Peoria, Illinois
Other
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Peoria, Illinois
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Peoria, Illinois
Other
1 DCFC
Tesla Destination Charger
Peoria, Illinois
Tesla Destination
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
East Peoria, Illinois
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Holiday Inn Charging Station
East Peoria, Illinois
Other
1 DCFC
Other: 5
ChargePoint: 4
Tesla: 1
Tesla Destination: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.8
0
$9.39
$4.29
Efficient EV
22.4
0
$7.82
$3.58
EV Truck/SUV
35.8
0
$12.52
$5.72
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 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
East Moline, IL
Night
in East Moline on Friday
Local time
9:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Peoria, IL
Night
in Peoria on Friday
Local time
9:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Knoxville, IL
45 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 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 43m 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 East Moline, IL to Peoria, IL covers 89.4 miles and takes about 1h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Chicago-Kansas City Expressway, Colona Road, Avenue of the Cities. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 44.7 miles from East Moline, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.98 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 43m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Avenue of the Cities): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (11th Street): Navigation decision point; at 10 miles (IL 110 / Chicago-Kansas City Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from East Moline, IL to Peoria, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
