Origin
Evans, IL
Late night in Evans on Saturday
Local time
2:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Evans, IL to 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 3m
Distance
44.3 mi
71 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
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
Peoria, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Evans, IL to Peoria, IL covers 44.3 miles and takes about 1h 3m 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 drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.1 miles on 700 North Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.93 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 44.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m 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 drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Evans, IL to Peoria, IL covers 44.3 miles and takes about 1h 3m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
700 North Road is the longest continuous segment at about 13.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Evans, IL to Peoria, IL is easy. At 1h 3m 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.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
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 |
| Northeast Jefferson Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Northeast Adams Street | 1.2 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 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
Continue on IL 29
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Adams Street
10
Continue on IL 29
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast Jefferson Avenue
11
Arrive at destination
Northeast Jefferson Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.2 mi from Evans, IL · 33m into the drive
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 22.2 miles from Evans, 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
$6.93 one way
$13.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.60 | $15.21 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.53 | $17.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.78 | $19.56 |
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 | $4.65 | $2.13 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.88 | $1.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.20 | $2.84 |
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
Peoria, IL
Late night in Peoria on Saturday
Local time
2:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Rome, IL
22 mi in
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
19 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 3m 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 Evans, IL to Peoria, IL covers 44.3 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 700 North Road, IL 29, North Galena Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.2 miles from Evans, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.93 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 Evans, IL to Peoria, IL is easy. At 1h 3m with 34% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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.
The route from Evans, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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