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Trip from Harris, 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

3h 6m

Distance

154.5 mi

249 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
2h 54m ★
6 AM
3h 6m
8 AM
3h 29m
10 AM
3h 14m
12 PM
3h 12m
3 PM
3h 15m
5 PM
3h 28m
8 PM
2h 59m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Harris, IL, IL

Harris, IL

Stéphane Tendon

Downtown North Peoria, IL, IL

North Peoria, IL

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Harris, IL to North Peoria, IL covers 154.5 miles and takes about 3h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 74, Georgetown Road, North State Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 121.3 miles on I 74. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.15 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

77.2 miles from Harris, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 39m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 6m. Total distance: 154.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (79%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 6m highway drive covering 154.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 74 and Georgetown Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 121.3 miles on I 74.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 74 is the longest continuous segment at about 121.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and Georgetown Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near US 150; IL 1 / Georgetown Road.

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 3h 6m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (US 150; IL 1 / Georgetown Road): Navigation decision point; at 31 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 117.6 miles (I 74): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3
0.9 mi into trip | ~3m in | US 150; IL 1 / Georgetown Road

Turn left onto US 150; IL 1 / Georgetown Road

Navigation decision point

5
31 mi into trip | ~49m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 74 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 74 West
4
117.6 mi into trip | ~2h 23m in | I 74

Take the exit onto I 74 toward I 74 West: Peoria

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 74 West: Peoria
5
146.1 mi into trip | ~2h 54m in | I 74

Keep slight right at fork onto I 74 toward I 74 West: Peoria

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 74 West: Peoria
4
152.8 mi into trip | ~3h 2m in

Take the exit toward IL 40 North: Knoxville Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward IL 40 North: Knoxville Avenue

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 74 121.3 mi 2h 12m
Georgetown Road 27.7 mi 41m
North State Street 1.9 mi 2m
North Knoxville Avenue 1 mi 1m
East 1400th Road 0.9 mi 3m
East McClure Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
1575 E US 36 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 74 — 121.3 mi, about 2h 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harris, IL and North Peoria, IL.

1

Start on East 1400th Road

0.9 mi · 3 min · East 1400th Road
2

Turn left onto US 150; IL 1

7.9 mi · 11 min · Georgetown Road
3

Continue on US 150; IL 1

0.3 mi · 28 sec · 1575 E US 36
4

Continue on US 150; IL 1

6.1 mi · 9 min · Georgetown Road
5

Continue on US 150; IL 1

1.9 mi · 2 min · North State Street
6

Continue on US 150; IL 1

14 mi · 20 min · Georgetown Road
7

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 41 sec
Toward I 74 West: Champaign
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 45 sec
Toward I 74 West
9

Merge onto I 74

86 mi · 1 hr 33 min · I 74
10

Take the exit onto I 74

28 mi · 30 min · I 74
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
11

Keep slight right at fork onto I 74

6.7 mi · 8 min · I 74
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward IL 40 North: Knoxville Avenue
13

Turn straight onto IL 40

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Knoxville Avenue
14

Turn right onto East McClure Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · East McClure Avenue
15

Arrive at destination

East McClure Avenue

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 77.2 miles from Harris, IL, or about 1h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 121.3 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 34 miles or 52m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 77.2 miles or 1h 39m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 33m

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 Harris, 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 Harris, IL

This is one driving day of about 154.5 miles and 3h 6m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Harris, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 74 for about 121.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 77.2 mi from Harris, IL · 1h 39m into the drive

village in Champaign County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fisher, IL

77 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

Danville, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Empire, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 77.2 miles from Harris, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 74 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 121.3 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Cornelio's

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Georgetown, Illinois

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 22.1

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12176620032

Visit website

Haddad's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Peoria, Illinois

1.8 mi

Monical's Pizza

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

St Joseph, Illinois

2.2 mi

Cornelio's

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 22.1

Georgetown, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12176620032

Visit website

Haddad's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 154.5

Peoria, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–7:30 pm

+13096725339

Monical's Pizza

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 55.2

St Joseph, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12174697777

Visit website

Red Herring Vegetarian Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 66.2

Urbana, Illinois

+12173672340

Visit website

Rich's Restaurant Ogden

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 44.1

Ogden, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+12175822777

Basil Thai At Urbana

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 66.2

Urbana, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+12173448662

Visit website

InCharge Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 143.5

Morton, Illinois

+13092913039

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 66.2

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 154.5

Peoria, Illinois

Hours: 5 am–12 pm

+18887584389

Visit website

Circle K Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 143.5

Morton, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18335052291

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 66.2

Champaign, Illinois

+18668167584

Electrify America Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 66.2

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 110.4

Bloomington, Illinois

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+13096641222

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 154.5

East Peoria, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$24.15 one way

$48.31 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 54 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $26.52 $53.04
premium $4.89 $29.73 $59.46
diesel $5.61 $34.11 $68.22

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 54.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 46.4 0 $16.22 $7.42
Efficient EV 38.6 0 $13.52 $6.18
EV Truck/SUV 61.8 0 $21.63 $9.89

Gas CO2

54 kg

EV CO2

18 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Harris, IL

Morning in Harris on Saturday

Local time

10:17 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

North Peoria, IL

Morning in North Peoria on Saturday

Local time

10:17 AM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Clear

ESE 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 16 at 8:07PM CDT until April 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 16 at 8:07PM CDT until April 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

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

3h 6m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Harris, IL to North Peoria, IL covers 154.5 miles and takes about 3h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 74, Georgetown Road, North State Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 77.2 miles from Harris, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.15 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.

This is a straightforward 3h 6m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (US 150; IL 1 / Georgetown Road): Navigation decision point; at 31 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 117.6 miles (I 74): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

The route from Harris, IL to North 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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