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Trip from Makanda, IL to North Peoria, IL

Drive Time

5h 2m

Distance

251.8 mi

405 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$38

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
4h 49m ★
6 AM
5h 3m
8 AM
5h 30m
10 AM
5h 12m
12 PM
5h 10m
3 PM
5h 14m
5 PM
5h 29m
8 PM
4h 55m

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

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Downtown Makanda, IL, IL

Makanda, IL

Semih Başaran

Downtown North Peoria, IL, IL

North Peoria, IL

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Makanda, IL to North Peoria, IL covers 251.8 miles and takes about 5h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 55, North 2nd Street, I 155 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 93.2 miles on I 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.25 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

125.9 miles from Makanda, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 43m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 5h 2m highway drive covering 251.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and North 2nd Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 93.2 miles on I 55.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 55 is the longest continuous segment at about 93.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and North 2nd Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near US 51.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 251.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (US 51): Navigation decision point; at 89.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 209.5 miles (I 155): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

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

4
1.8 mi into trip | ~6m in | US 51

Turn right onto US 51

Navigation decision point

5
89.9 mi into trip | ~1h 53m in

Keep slight right at fork toward IL 4

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward IL 4
7
209.5 mi into trip | ~4h 13m in | I 155

Keep slight left at fork onto I 155 toward I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 127 Toward I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg
5
241.5 mi into trip | ~4h 47m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 74 West: Peoria

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 74 West: Peoria
5
243.4 mi into trip | ~4h 50m 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

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Makanda, IL to North Peoria, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Hartsburg along the way.

Hartsburg

209.5 mi in | ~4h 13m | via I 155

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 55 93.2 mi 1h 40m
North 2nd Street 45.5 mi 56m
I 155 32 mi 34m
I 64 26.6 mi 28m
IL 4 26 mi 38m
US 51 8.2 mi 9m
I 74 7.7 mi 9m
West Main Street 7 mi 10m
Longest stretch: I 55 — 93.2 mi, about 1h 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Baptist Hill Road

75 ft · 3 sec · Baptist Hill Road
2

Continue on Makanda Road

1.8 mi · 6 min · Makanda Road
3

Turn right onto US 51

8.2 mi · 9 min · US 51
4

Turn left onto IL 13

7.0 mi · 10 min · West Main Street
5

Take the exit onto IL 13

177 ft · 4 sec · IL 13
6

Merge onto IL 13; IL 127; IL 149

46 mi · 56 min · North 2nd Street
7

Turn left

0.4 mi · 48 sec
8

Merge onto I 64

27 mi · 28 min · I 64
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 32 sec
Toward IL 4
10

Keep slight right at fork

181 ft · 3 sec
Toward IL 4
11

Turn straight onto IL 4

26 mi · 38 min · IL 4
12

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 44 sec
13

Merge onto I 55

93 mi · 1 hr 40 min · I 55
14

Keep slight left at fork onto I 155

32 mi · 34 min · I 155
Exit 127 Toward I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg
15

Keep slight left at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
16

Merge onto I 74

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 74
17

Keep slight right at fork onto I 74

6.7 mi · 8 min · I 74
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
18

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward IL 40 North: Knoxville Avenue
19

Turn straight onto IL 40

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Knoxville Avenue
20

Turn right onto East McClure Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · East McClure Avenue
21

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 125.9 miles from Makanda, IL, or about 2h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93.2 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 80 miles or 1h 43m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 125.9 miles or 2h 43m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 10m

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 Makanda, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

+

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 Makanda, IL

This is one driving day of about 251.8 miles and 5h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Makanda, 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 55 for about 93.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 125.9 mi from Makanda, IL · 2h 43m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bremen, IL

126 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

Belleville, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bremen, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 125.9 miles from Makanda, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 55 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 93.2 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.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument

Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument

National Monument

In August 1908, a large White mob attacked the Black community in Springfield, Illinois. Rioters destroyed homes and businesses and lynched two men. The event led to the founding of the National Assoc...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 182.4
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$38.25 one way

$76.49 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 88 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $42.16 $84.32
premium $4.80 $47.53 $95.07
diesel $5.64 $55.94 $111.88

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$38

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$63–$88

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 88.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 75.5 0 $26.44 $12.09
Efficient EV 63 0 $22.03 $10.07
EV Truck/SUV 100.7 1 $35.25 $16.12

Gas CO2

88 kg

EV CO2

29 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Makanda, IL

Late night in Makanda on Monday

Local time

5:58 AM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

North Peoria, IL

Late night in North Peoria on Monday

Local time

5:58 AM

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

25 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

5h 2m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Makanda, IL to North Peoria, IL covers 251.8 miles and takes about 5h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, North 2nd Street, I 155. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 125.9 miles from Makanda, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.25 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 251.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (US 51): Navigation decision point; at 89.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 209.5 miles (I 155): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Makanda, IL to North Peoria, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Hartsburg along the way.

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