Origin
Evans, IL
Afternoon in Evans on Saturday
Local time
3:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Evans, IL to North Peoria, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
44.2 mi
71 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Evans, IL
Tom Fisk
North Peoria, IL
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Evans, IL to North Peoria, IL covers 44.2 miles and takes about 1h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 700 North Road, IL 29, North Galena Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.1 miles on 700 North Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.91 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 700 North Road | 13.1 mi | 19m |
| IL 29 | 9.1 mi | 10m |
| North Galena Road | 7.8 mi | 11m |
| North State Route 29 | 6 mi | 7m |
| 5th Street | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| East War Memorial Drive | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| North Prospect Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| County Road 2800 East | 0.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
700 North Road
— 13.1 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evans, IL and North Peoria, IL.
1
Start on County Road 2800 East
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 2800 East
2
Turn right onto 700 North Road
13 mi
·
19 min
·
700 North Road
3
Continue on 5th Street
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
5th Street
4
Turn left onto IL 29
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
·
Railroad Street
5
Continue on IL 29
9.1 mi
·
10 min
·
IL 29
6
Continue on IL 29
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
North State Route 29
7
Continue on IL 29
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
North Galena Road
8
Continue on IL 29
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
North Galena Road
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward 150: War Memorial Drive
10
Merge onto US 150
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East War Memorial Drive
11
Turn left onto North Prospect Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Prospect Road
12
Turn right onto East McClure Avenue
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
East McClure Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
East McClure Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.1 miles from Evans, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 42.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
700 North Road
Turn right onto 700 North Road
Navigation decision point
3
18.1 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
IL 29 / Railroad Street
Turn left onto IL 29 / Railroad Street
Navigation decision point
3
41.5 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Take the ramp toward 150: War Memorial Drive
Navigation decision point
Toward 150: War Memorial Drive
3
41.7 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
US 150 / East War Memorial Drive
Merge onto US 150 / East War Memorial Drive
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
42.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
North Prospect Road
Turn left onto North Prospect Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.91 one way
$13.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.59 | $15.17 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.51 | $17.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.76 | $19.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.64 | $2.12 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.87 | $1.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.19 | $2.83 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
North Peoria, IL
Afternoon in North Peoria on Saturday
Local time
3:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°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
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
1h 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.
What kind of drive is this?
44.2 mi in 1h 4m — 34% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: 700 North Road.
34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.1 mi on 700 North Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near 700 North Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Evans, IL to North Peoria, IL is easy. At 1h 4m with 34% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (700 North Road): Navigation decision point; at 18.1 miles (IL 29 / Railroad Street): Navigation decision point; at 41.5 miles: Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 44.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.1 miles on 700 North Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (700 North Road): Navigation decision point; at 18.1 miles (IL 29 / Railroad Street): Navigation decision point; at 41.5 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at North Peoria, IL before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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