Trip from McCullom Lake, IL to Peoria, IL

Data updated 4 hours ago

Drive Time

3h 43m

Distance

177 mi

285 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

3h 31m ★

6 AM

3h 44m

8 AM

4h 9m

10 AM

3h 52m

12 PM

3h 50m

3 PM

3h 54m

5 PM

4h 8m

8 PM

3h 36m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from McCullom Lake, IL to Peoria, IL covers 177 miles and takes about 3h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 39, IL 29, I 80 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 62.4 miles on I 39. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.67 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

88.5 miles from McCullom Lake, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 58m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 3h 43m highway drive covering 177 miles, with most of the trip on I 39 and IL 29. The longest continuous stretch is about 62.4 miles on I 39.

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

There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 39 is the longest continuous segment at about 62.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 39 and IL 29. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Eastwood Drive.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 177 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: near the start (Eastwood Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West Orchard Drive): Navigation decision point; at 10.6 miles (IL 120 / West Washington Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

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

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Eastwood Drive

Turn left onto Eastwood Drive

Navigation decision point

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Orchard Drive

At end of road, turn right onto West Orchard Drive

Navigation decision point

10.6 mi into trip | ~19m in | IL 120 / West Washington Street

Turn right onto IL 120 / West Washington Street

Navigation decision point

10.8 mi into trip | ~19m in | North Throop Street

Turn left onto North Throop Street

Navigation decision point

105.1 mi into trip | ~2h 16m in

Take the exit toward I 80 West: La Salle-Peru, Des Moines

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

Exit 59B Toward I 80 West: La Salle-Peru, Des Moines

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

On the drive from McCullom Lake, IL to Peoria, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Des Moines along the way.

Des Moines

105.1 mi in | ~2h 16m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 39	62.4 mi	1h 7m
IL 29	32.6 mi	38m
I 80	16.7 mi	17m
U.S. Grant Memorial Highway	13.6 mi	20m
I 180	8.7 mi	9m
Kishwaukee Valley Road	7.4 mi	10m
North Galena Road	7.3 mi	10m
West Grant Highway	5 mi	7m

Longest stretch: I 39 — 62.4 mi, about 1h 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between McCullom Lake, IL and Peoria, IL.

Start on Parkview Drive

11 ft · 7 sec · Parkview Drive

Turn left onto Eastwood Drive

0.1 mi · 33 sec · Eastwood Drive

At end of road, turn right onto West Orchard Drive

0.2 mi · 42 sec · West Orchard Drive

Turn left onto Spring Road

0.2 mi · 49 sec · Spring Road

Turn right onto West Flanders Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · West Flanders Road

Turn left onto Ringwood Road

0.8 mi · 2 min · Ringwood Road

Turn right onto IL 120

2.1 mi · 3 min · West Elm Street

Continue on IL 120

2.6 mi · 3 min · State Route 120

Turn left onto IL 120

3.0 mi · 4 min · Greenwood Road

Continue on IL 120

1.0 mi · 1 min · McHenry Avenue

Continue on IL 120

0.1 mi · 16 sec · North Madison Street

Turn right onto IL 120

0.2 mi · 30 sec · West Washington Street

Turn left onto North Throop Street

0.2 mi · 29 sec · North Throop Street

Turn right onto West Jackson Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · West Jackson Street

Continue on Kishwaukee Valley Road

4.1 mi · 6 min · Kishwaukee Valley Road

Keep slight right at fork onto A33

3.3 mi · 4 min · Kishwaukee Valley Road

Turn left onto IL 23

4.5 mi · 7 min · State Route 23

Turn right onto US 20

5.0 mi · 7 min · West Grant Highway

Continue on US 20

13 mi · 20 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

Continue on US 20

0.1 mi · 9 sec · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

Continue on Harrison Avenue

412 ft · 6 sec · Harrison Avenue

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Merge onto I 39; US 20; US 51

1.8 mi · 1 min · I 39; US 20; US 51

Keep slight right at fork onto I 39; US 51

61 mi · 1 hr 5 min · I 39; US 51

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 57 sec

Exit 59B Toward I 80 West: La Salle-Peru, Des Moines

Merge onto I 80

17 mi · 17 min · I 80

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 2 min

Toward I 180 South: Hennepin

Continue on I 180

8.7 mi · 9 min · I 180

Keep slight right at fork

2.1 mi · 2 min

Toward Peoria

Continue on IL 29

33 mi · 38 min · IL 29

Continue on IL 29

7.3 mi · 10 min · North Galena Road

Continue on IL 29

1.2 mi · 1 min · Northeast Adams Street

Continue on IL 29

1.7 mi · 2 min · Northeast Jefferson Avenue

Arrive at destination

Northeast Jefferson 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 88.5 miles from McCullom Lake, IL, or about 1h 58m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.4 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 49m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 88.5 miles or 1h 58m 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 2m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving McCullom Lake, 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 McCullom Lake, IL

This is one driving day of about 177 miles and 3h 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from McCullom Lake, 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 39 for about 62.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 88.5 mi from McCullom Lake, IL · 1h 58m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rockford, IL

89 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.

Popular next leg

Rockford, IL to Peoria, IL

140.6 mi · 2h 44m

Pacing Suggestions

Rockford, IL

Fuel and coffee

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

Rockford, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 88.5 miles from McCullom Lake, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 39 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62.4 miles.

Arriving in Peoria, IL

The final approach into 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 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

$27.67 one way

$55.34 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 62 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$30.38	$60.77
premium	$4.89	$34.06	$68.12
diesel	$5.61	$39.08	$78.16

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 61.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	53.1	$18.59	$8.50
Efficient EV	44.3	$15.49	$7.08
EV Truck/SUV	70.8	$24.78	$11.33

Gas CO2

62 kg

EV CO2

21 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 4 days ago

Origin

McCullom Lake, IL

Evening in McCullom Lake on Tuesday

Local time

6:40 PM

CDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Peoria, IL

Evening in Peoria on Tuesday

Local time

6:40 PM

CDT

Current temp

55°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

5 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 43m 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 McCullom Lake, IL to Peoria, IL covers 177 miles and takes about 3h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 39, IL 29, I 80. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 88.5 miles from McCullom Lake, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.67 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.

On the drive from McCullom Lake, IL to Peoria, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Des Moines along the way.

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