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Trip from La Harpe, 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

2h 9m

Distance

87.4 mi

141 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

12 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
2h 0m ★
6 AM
2h 9m
8 AM
2h 27m
10 AM
2h 16m
12 PM
2h 14m
3 PM
2h 16m
5 PM
2h 26m
8 PM
2h 4m

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

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city in Hancock County, Illinois, United States

La Harpe, IL

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Downtown Peoria, IL, IL

Peoria, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from La Harpe, IL to Peoria, IL covers 87.4 miles and takes about 2h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East Penn Avenue, Highway 9, West Farmington Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 35.1 miles on East Penn Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.66 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.

Midpoint

43.7 miles from La Harpe, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Penn Avenue 35.1 mi 50m
Highway 9 14.5 mi 22m
West Farmington Road 13.3 mi 19m
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway 10 mi 11m
West Plank Road 4.3 mi 6m
West Dr Martin Luther King Jr Drive 1.8 mi 3m
East 1100th Street 1.3 mi 1m
North 1975th Road 1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: East Penn Avenue — 35.1 mi, about 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between La Harpe, IL and Peoria, IL.

1

Start on IL 9

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
2

Continue on IL 9

15 mi · 22 min · Highway 9
3

Turn left onto East 1100th Street

1.3 mi · 1 min · East 1100th Street
4

Turn right onto North 1975th Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · North 1975th Road
5

Turn left onto US 67; IL 110

10.0 mi · 11 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
6

Turn right onto US 67 Business

0.9 mi · 1 min · 60th Street
7

Continue on US 67 Business

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
8

Turn right onto IL 116

35 mi · 50 min · East Penn Avenue
9

Continue on IL 116

0.5 mi · 49 sec · North Main Street
10

Turn left onto IL 78; IL 116

1.0 mi · 1 min · East Fort Street
11

Continue on IL 116

13 mi · 19 min · West Farmington Road
12

Continue on IL 116

4.3 mi · 6 min · West Plank Road
13

Continue on IL 116

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Harmon Highway
14

Continue on IL 116

357 ft · 7 sec · West Lincoln Avenue
15

Keep slight left at fork onto West Dr Martin Luther King Jr Drive

1.8 mi · 3 min · West Dr Martin Luther King Jr Drive
16

Turn slight right onto West Romeo B Garrett Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Romeo B Garrett Avenue
17

Continue on Southwest Monroe Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Southwest Monroe Street
18

Continue on Northeast Monroe Street

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Northeast Monroe Street
19

Turn right onto Fayette Street

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Fayette Street
20

Turn right onto Northeast Jefferson Avenue

367 ft · 7 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue
21

Arrive at destination

Northeast Jefferson Avenue

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 43.7 miles from La Harpe, IL, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 35.1 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 19 miles or 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 43.7 miles or 1h 2m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 46m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Peoria, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving La Harpe, 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 La Harpe, IL

This is one driving day of about 87.4 miles and 2h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from La Harpe, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on East Penn Avenue for about 35.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in the northeast corner of Fulton County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Farmington, IL

44 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

Roseville, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hermon, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 43.7 miles from La Harpe, 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.

Nearby Places

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

Top Restaurant

Honey Sugar's Cafe, LLC

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Peoria, Illinois

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 87.4

Hours: 11:30 am–8 pm

+13096431089

Visit website

Haddad's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Peoria, Illinois

1.2 mi

One World

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Peoria, Illinois

1.3 mi

Honey Sugar's Cafe, LLC

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 87.4

Peoria, Illinois

Hours: 11:30 am–8 pm

+13096431089

Visit website

Haddad's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 87.4

Peoria, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–7:30 pm

+13096725339

One World

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 87.4

Peoria, Illinois

Hours: 7:30 am–8 pm

+13096721522

Visit website

Eggcellent Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 87.4

East Peoria, Illinois

Hours: 6:30 am–2:30 pm

+13096431218

Visit website

PK Cafe formerly Kersh Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 62.4

Farmington, Illinois

Hours: 7:30 am–7 pm

+13092455815

The 520 Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 87.4

East Peoria, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+13098391416

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 87.4

East Peoria, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 87.4

East Peoria, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 87.4

East Peoria, Illinois

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 87.4

Peoria, Illinois

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 87.4

Peoria, Illinois

Hours: 5 am–12 pm

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 87.4

Peoria, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13094948850

Visit website

Holiday Inn Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 87.4

East Peoria, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 87.4

East Peoria, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 16.5 and 87.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
16.5 mi into trip | ~25m in | North 1975th Road

Turn right onto North 1975th Road

Navigation decision point

4
17.5 mi into trip | ~26m in | US 67; IL 110 / Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

Turn left onto US 67; IL 110 / Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

Navigation decision point

4
29.1 mi into trip | ~41m in | IL 116 / East Penn Avenue

Turn right onto IL 116 / East Penn Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
87.1 mi into trip | ~2h 8m in | Fayette Street

Turn right onto Fayette Street

Navigation decision point

5
87.3 mi into trip | ~2h 9m in | Northeast Jefferson Avenue

Turn right onto Northeast Jefferson Avenue

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.66 one way

$27.33 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $15.00 $30.01
premium $4.89 $16.82 $33.64
diesel $5.61 $19.30 $38.59

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

12 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

East Peoria, Illinois

Other

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

East Peoria, Illinois

Tesla

1 DCFC

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

East Peoria, Illinois

Other

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Peoria, Illinois

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Peoria, Illinois

Other

1 DCFC

Tesla Destination Charger

Peoria, Illinois

Tesla Destination

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Bartonville, Illinois

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

East Peoria, Illinois

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Other: 5 ChargePoint: 5 Tesla: 1 Tesla Destination: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26.2 0 $9.18 $4.20
Efficient EV 21.9 0 $7.65 $3.50
EV Truck/SUV 35 0 $12.24 $5.59

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (68% 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 15, 2026

Origin

La Harpe, IL

Afternoon in La Harpe on Saturday

Local time

1:01 PM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Peoria, IL

Afternoon in Peoria on Saturday

Local time

1:01 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

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

2h 9m 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?

Expect a 2h 9m drive with frequent turns across 87.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Penn Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 35.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 16.5 miles in near North 1975th 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 2h 9m 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 16.5 miles (North 1975th Road): Navigation decision point; at 17.5 miles (US 67; IL 110 / Chicago-Kansas City Expressway): Navigation decision point; at 29.1 miles (IL 116 / East Penn Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 9m. Total distance: 87.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (28%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from La Harpe, IL to Peoria, IL covers 87.4 miles and takes about 2h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are East Penn Avenue, Highway 9, West Farmington Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 43.7 miles from La Harpe, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.66 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 2h 9m 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 16.5 miles (North 1975th Road): Navigation decision point; at 17.5 miles (US 67; IL 110 / Chicago-Kansas City Expressway): Navigation decision point; at 29.1 miles (IL 116 / East Penn Avenue): Navigation decision point.

The route from La Harpe, 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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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