Origin
Gurnee, IL
Afternoon in Gurnee on Monday
Local time
2:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gurnee, IL to North Peoria, IL
Drive Time
3h 48m
Distance
195.8 mi
315 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 36m
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6 AM
3h 49m
8 AM
4h 14m
10 AM
3h 57m
12 PM
3h 55m
3 PM
3h 59m
5 PM
4h 13m
8 PM
3h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gurnee, IL
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North Peoria, IL
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Gurnee, IL to North Peoria, IL covers 195.8 miles and takes about 3h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Grand Avenue, US 41 South, Skokie Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.74 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
97.9 miles from Gurnee, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 54m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 48m drive with frequent turns across 195.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Grand Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Gurnee, IL to North Peoria, IL is easy. At 3h 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Gurnee, IL to North Peoria, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 41 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Skokie Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| IL 43 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Waukegan Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Buckley Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 94 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tri-State Tollway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Grand Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gurnee, IL and North Peoria, IL.
1
Start on North Greenleaf Street
92 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Greenleaf Street
2
Turn right onto Grand Avenue
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Grand Avenue
3
Take the ramp slight right toward US 41 South: Chicago
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
US 41 South: Chicago
4
Merge slight left onto Skokie Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Skokie Highway
5
Turn slight right onto IL 43 South, IL 120 West
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
IL 43 South, IL 120 West
6
Continue on Waukegan Road
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Waukegan Road
7
Turn right onto Buckley Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Buckley Road
8
Take the ramp slight left toward I 94 Toll East: Chicago
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
I 94 Toll East: Chicago
9
Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
10
Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
23 mi
·
28 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
11
Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
12
Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 55: Chicago, St. Louis
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 55: Chicago, St. Louis
14
Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
I 55 South: Saint Louis
15
Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
113 mi
·
2 hr 6 min
·
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
16
Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 74 West: Peoria
17
Continue straight
27 mi
·
29 min
18
Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: Peoria
6.7 mi
·
8 min
·
I 74 West: Peoria
19
Take the exit slight right toward IL 40 North: Knoxville Avenue
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
IL 40 North: Knoxville Avenue
20
Turn straight onto North Knoxville Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Knoxville Avenue
21
Turn right onto East McClure Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East McClure Avenue
22
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 97.9 miles from Gurnee, IL, or about 1h 54m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 97.9 miles or 1h 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Peoria, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Gurnee, 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 Gurnee, IL
This is one driving day of about 195.8 miles and 3h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Gurnee, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 97.9 mi from Gurnee, IL · 1h 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
98 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 97.9 miles from Gurnee, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in North Peoria, IL
The final approach into North 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 North Peoria, IL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.74 one way
$59.48 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
69 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $32.78 | $65.57 |
| premium | $4.80 | $36.96 | $73.93 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $43.50 | $87.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 58.7 | 0 | $20.56 | $9.40 |
| Efficient EV | 49 | 0 | $17.13 | $7.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 78.3 | 0 | $27.41 | $12.53 |
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 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 Monday
Local time
2:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
11 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
3h 48m 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 Gurnee, IL to North Peoria, IL covers 195.8 miles and takes about 3h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Grand Avenue, US 41 South, Skokie Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 97.9 miles from Gurnee, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.74 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Gurnee, IL to North Peoria, IL is easy. At 3h 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Gurnee, IL to North Peoria, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Gurnee, IL to North Peoria, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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