Trip from Matteson, IL to North Peoria, IL

Data updated 1 hour ago

Drive Time

2h 53m

Distance

150.2 mi

242 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min

4 AM

2h 42m ★

6 AM

2h 53m

8 AM

3h 15m

10 AM

3h 1m

12 PM

2h 59m

3 PM

3h 2m

5 PM

3h 14m

8 PM

2h 47m

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

Best Time Drive vs Fly

Google Maps Waze Apple Maps

Download GPX

village in Illinois, United States of America

Matteson, IL

Wikimedia Commons

North Peoria, IL

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

This straightforward 150.2-mile drive from Matteson, IL, to North Peoria, IL, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking about 2 hours and 53 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-55, I-74, and I-57, you'll find it to be a highway-focused journey across the heart of Illinois. With an estimated fuel cost of around $23, it's an economical option for a quick getaway. The route offers a consistent travel experience, making it ideal for those who prefer reaching their destination without many detours. Given its relatively short duration and limited number of recommended stops, you can depart at your convenience and arrive with plenty of daylight left.

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

75.1 miles from Matteson, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .

Loading map...

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused drive for 83% of this 150.2-mile route, mainly on I-55, I-74, and I-57. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 77.4 miles on I-55, meaning you'll experience extended periods of consistent highway travel. While the focus is on efficient movement, the transition between these major interstates will offer subtle changes in scenery as you traverse the Midwest. This is a route built for covering ground, so be prepared for a steady pace and limited opportunities for spontaneous roadside exploration.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 20 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 77.4 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

807 ft 561 ft

Total Climb

307 ft

Total Descent

365 ft

Highest Point

807 ft

~118 mi in

Elevation Range

246 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and I 74. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 15.1 miles in.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 150.2 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 15.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 36.4 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

15.1 mi into trip | ~18m in

Take the exit toward Peotone, Wilmington

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 327 Toward Peotone, Wilmington

36.1 mi into trip | ~47m in

Take the ramp toward I 55 South: Bloomington

Navigation decision point

Toward I 55 South: Bloomington

36.4 mi into trip | ~48m in | I 55

Merge onto I 55

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

113.8 mi into trip | ~2h 11m in

Take the exit toward I 74 West: Peoria

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 74 West: Peoria

141.8 mi into trip | ~2h 41m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Matteson, IL and North Peoria, IL, road signs point toward Peotone and Wilmington.

Peotone

15.1 mi in | ~18m

Wilmington

15.1 mi in | ~18m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 55	77.4 mi	1h 22m
I 74	34.1 mi	37m
I 57	12.9 mi	13m
West Wilmington Road	12.1 mi	16m
West Peotone Road	4 mi	5m
New River Road	2.3 mi	3m
Lincoln Highway	1.7 mi	3m
North River Road	1.4 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 55 — 77.4 mi, about 1h 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Governors Highway

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Governors Highway

Turn left onto US 30

1.7 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Highway

Use the left lane.

Turn left

0.4 mi · 50 sec

Toward I 57 South: Kankakee

Merge onto I 57

13 mi · 13 min · I 57

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Exit 327 Toward Peotone, Wilmington

Turn right onto CH 25

12 mi · 16 min · West Wilmington Road

Continue on CH 25

4.0 mi · 5 min · West Peotone Road

Turn right onto IL 53

0.5 mi · 48 sec · South Chicago Road

Turn left onto CH 44

2.3 mi · 3 min · New River Road

Continue on CH 44

1.4 mi · 1 min · North River Road

Continue on CH 44

0.3 mi · 25 sec · County Highway 44

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Toward I 55 South: Bloomington

Merge onto I 55

77 mi · 1 hr 22 min · I 55

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 49 sec

Toward I 74 West: Peoria Use the slight right lane.

Continue on I 74

27 mi · 29 min · I 74

Keep slight right at fork onto I 74

6.7 mi · 8 min · I 74

Toward I 74 West: Peoria

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Toward IL 40 North: Knoxville Avenue

Turn straight onto IL 40

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Knoxville Avenue

Turn right onto East McClure Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · East McClure Avenue

Arrive at destination

East McClure Avenue

Trip Plan

For this 2-hour and 53-minute drive, departing anytime between late morning and early afternoon should allow you to avoid the heaviest traffic. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost of approximately $23, you have flexibility in pacing your journey. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest 77.4-mile stretch on I-55, as services can be more spread out. Since this is a manageable day trip, you can easily adjust your departure time based on your schedule and arrive in North Peoria feeling refreshed.

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.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 75.1 miles from Matteson, IL, or about 1h 29m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 77.4 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 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 75.1 miles or 1h 29m 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 21m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Matteson, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Matteson, IL

This is one driving day of about 150.2 miles and 2h 53m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Matteson, 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 77.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 75.1 mi from Matteson, IL · 1h 29m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Normal, IL

75 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

Normal, IL

Fuel and coffee

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

Normal, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 75.1 miles from Matteson, 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 77.4 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.

Pullman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...

14 mi from route ~36 min detour Free

Caution: Road Construction Near the Park

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.48 one way

$46.96 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 53 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$25.78	$51.56
premium	$4.89	$28.90	$57.81
diesel	$5.61	$33.16	$66.32

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 52.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	45.1	$15.77	$7.21
Efficient EV	37.6	$13.14	$6.01
EV Truck/SUV	60.1	$21.03	$9.61

Gas CO2

53 kg

EV CO2

18 kg (66% 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 data refreshed 1 hour ago

Origin

Matteson, IL

Evening in Matteson on Tuesday

Local time

5:56 PM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

North Peoria, IL

Evening in North Peoria on Tuesday

Local time

5:56 PM

CDT

Current temp

85°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSW 16 mph 35% chance Live forecast

Tornado Watch

Tornado Watch issued April 14 at 2:35PM CDT until April 14 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Tornado Watch

Tornado Watch issued April 14 at 2:33PM CDT until April 14 at 10:00PM 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

33 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 53m 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 Matteson, IL to North Peoria, IL covers 150.2 miles and takes about 2h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 55, I 74, I 57. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 75.1 miles from Matteson, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.48 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Between Matteson, IL and North Peoria, IL, road signs point toward Peotone and Wilmington.

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 561 ft to 807 ft elevation with about 307 ft of total climbing.

Was this route helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500

Explore More

Explore more options from Matteson, IL or browse trips ending in North Peoria, IL.

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse IL road trips.

Explore maps for Matteson, IL or North Peoria, IL on MapSof.net.

Trip from Matteson, IL to North Peoria, IL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

Elevation Profile

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in North Peoria, IL

National Parks Near This Route

Pullman National Historical Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Matteson, IL

North Peoria, IL

Same local time

33 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 53m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

Was this route helpful?

Explore More

Continue From North Peoria, IL

More from Matteson, IL

More trips to North Peoria, IL