Origin
Flanagan, IL
Evening in Flanagan on Friday
Local time
7:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Flanagan, 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 16m
Distance
50.3 mi
81 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Flanagan, IL
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Peoria, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Flanagan, IL to Peoria, IL covers 50.3 miles and takes about 1h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US Highway 24, County Road 1000 North, I 39 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.2 miles on US Highway 24. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.86 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 50.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Flanagan, IL to Peoria, IL covers 50.3 miles and takes about 1h 16m, 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 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US Highway 24 is the longest continuous segment at about 12.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Jackson Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 16m 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 0.1 miles (North Jackson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Lumber Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (IL 116 / West Falcon Highway): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Jackson Street
Turn right onto North Jackson Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Lumber Street
Turn right onto Lumber Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
IL 116 / West Falcon Highway
At end of road, turn right onto IL 116 / West Falcon Highway
Navigation decision point
4
10.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
IL 116 / County Road 1800 North
Turn right onto IL 116 / County Road 1800 North
Navigation decision point
5
19.1 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward US 24: El Paso, Peoria
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 24: El Paso, Peoria
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 24 | 12.2 mi | 17m |
| County Road 1000 North | 11.8 mi | 17m |
| I 39 | 7.8 mi | 8m |
| County Road 1900 North | 5.2 mi | 9m |
| East 1700 North Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| East Center Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Northeast Jefferson Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| US 150 | 1.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 24
— 12.2 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flanagan, IL and Peoria, IL.
1
Start on this road
382 ft
·
30 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto North Jackson Street
73 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Jackson Street
3
Turn right onto Lumber Street
0.1 mi
·
39 sec
·
Lumber Street
4
Turn left onto South Jefferson Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Jefferson Street
5
At end of road, turn right onto IL 116
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
West Falcon Highway
6
Continue on IL 116
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
East 1700 North Road
7
Continue on IL 116
5.2 mi
·
9 min
·
County Road 1900 North
8
Turn left onto IL 116; IL 251
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
IL 116; IL 251
9
Turn right onto IL 116
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
County Road 1800 North
10
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
11
Merge onto I 39; US 51
7.8 mi
·
8 min
·
I 39; US 51
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 24: El Paso, Peoria
13
Turn left onto US 24
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
West Main Street
14
Continue on US 24
12 mi
·
17 min
·
County Road 1000 North
15
Continue on US 24
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
East Center Street
16
Continue on US 24
12 mi
·
17 min
·
US Highway 24
17
Continue on US 150
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US 150
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
19
Turn right onto IL 29
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Adams Street
20
Continue on IL 29
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast Jefferson Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
Northeast Jefferson Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.2 mi from Flanagan, IL · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.2 miles from Flanagan, 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
$7.86 one way
$15.73 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.63 | $17.27 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.68 | $19.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.11 | $22.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.6 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 | 15.1 | 0 | $5.28 | $2.41 |
| Efficient EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.40 | $2.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.1 | 0 | $7.04 | $3.22 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Evening in Peoria on Friday
Local time
7:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Cruger, IL
25 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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 16m 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 Flanagan, IL to Peoria, IL covers 50.3 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Highway 24, County Road 1000 North, I 39. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.2 miles from Flanagan, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.86 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 16m 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 0.1 miles (North Jackson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Lumber Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (IL 116 / West Falcon Highway): Navigation decision point.
The route from Flanagan, 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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