Origin
Metropolis, IL
Afternoon in Metropolis on Tuesday
Local time
2:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Metropolis, IL to North Peoria, IL
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
5h 37m
Distance
285.8 mi
460 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 24m
★
6 AM
5h 37m
8 AM
6h 4m
10 AM
5h 46m
12 PM
5h 44m
3 PM
5h 48m
5 PM
6h 2m
8 PM
5h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Metropolis, IL
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North Peoria, IL
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Metropolis, IL to North Peoria, IL covers 285.8 miles and takes about 5h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ken Gray Expressway, I 155, I 55 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 72.1 miles on Ken Gray Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.68 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
142.9 miles from Metropolis, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 43m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 5h 37m highway drive covering 285.8 miles, with most of the trip on Ken Gray Expressway and I 155. The longest continuous stretch is about 72.1 miles on Ken Gray Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 46 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ken Gray Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 72.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ken Gray Expressway and I 155. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near Pearl Street.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 285.8 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 0.6 miles (Pearl Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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Pearl Street
Turn right onto Pearl Street
Navigation decision point
5
11.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the ramp toward New Columbia, Big Bay
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward New Columbia, Big Bay
6
37.4 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 57 North: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 44B
Toward I 57 North: Chicago
5
89.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 42m in
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I 57 / Ken Gray Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 57 / Ken Gray Expressway toward I 57 North: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 57 North: Chicago
7
243.4 mi into trip
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~4h 47m in
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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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Metropolis, IL and North Peoria, IL, road signs point toward Sandoval and Hartsburg.
Sandoval
109.8 mi in
|
~2h 4m
Hartsburg
243.4 mi in
|
~4h 47m
|
via I 155
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ken Gray Expressway | 72.1 mi | 1h 17m |
| I 155 | 32 mi | 34m |
| I 55 | 30 mi | 32m |
| I 24 | 25.4 mi | 27m |
| West Springfield Road | 15.7 mi | 18m |
| South Superior Street | 15.1 mi | 17m |
| 300E | 13.5 mi | 15m |
| County Road 875 East | 11.1 mi | 12m |
Longest stretch:
Ken Gray Expressway
— 72.1 mi, about 1h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metropolis, IL and North Peoria, IL.
1
Start on West 5th Street
45 ft
·
8 sec
·
West 5th Street
2
Turn left onto US 45
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Ferry Street
3
Turn left onto US 45
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
West 10th Street
4
Turn right onto Pearl Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Pearl Street
5
Turn slight left onto North Avenue
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
North Avenue
6
Continue on New Columbia Road
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
New Columbia Road
7
Turn right onto Big Bay Road
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Big Bay Road
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Toward New Columbia, Big Bay
9
Merge onto I 24
25 mi
·
27 min
·
I 24
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 44B
Toward I 57 North: Chicago
11
Merge onto I 57
52 mi
·
55 min
·
Ken Gray Expressway
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 57
20 mi
·
22 min
·
Ken Gray Expressway
Toward I 57 North: Chicago
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward US 50: Salem, Sandoval
14
Merge onto US 50
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
15
Continue on US 50
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
East Poplar Street
16
Continue on US 50
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Poplar
17
Turn right onto US 51
10 mi
·
11 min
·
150E
18
Continue on US 51
13 mi
·
15 min
·
300E
19
Turn left onto US 40; US 51; IL 185
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 40; US 51; IL 185
20
Turn right onto US 40; US 51; IL 185
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Kennedy Boulevard
21
Continue on US 51
11 mi
·
12 min
·
County Road 875 East
22
Continue on US 51
15 mi
·
17 min
·
South Superior Street
23
Continue on US 51
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 2400 East
24
Continue on US 51
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Fair Avenue
25
Continue on US 51
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
South Poplar Street
26
Turn left onto IL 16
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West 2nd Street
27
Turn right onto South State Street
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
South State Street
28
Turn left onto IL 29
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
West Washington Street
29
Continue on IL 29
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
N 2000 East Road
30
Continue on IL 29
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 29
31
Continue on East Park Street
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
East Park Street
32
Turn right onto IL 29
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
North Webster Street
33
Continue on IL 29
16 mi
·
18 min
·
West Springfield Road
Use the straight lane.
34
Continue on IL 29
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
IL 29
Use the straight lane.
35
Continue on IL 29
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
IL 29
Use the straight lane.
36
Continue on IL 29
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
IL 29
Use the straight lane.
37
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 55 North, I 72 East
38
Merge onto I 55; I 72; US 36
30 mi
·
32 min
·
I 55; I 72; US 36
39
Keep slight left at fork onto I 155
32 mi
·
34 min
·
I 155
Exit 127
Toward I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg
40
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
41
Merge onto I 74
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 74
42
Keep slight right at fork onto I 74
6.7 mi
·
8 min
·
I 74
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
43
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward IL 40 North: Knoxville Avenue
44
Turn straight onto IL 40
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Knoxville Avenue
45
Turn right onto East McClure Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East McClure Avenue
46
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 142.9 miles from Metropolis, IL, or about 2h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 72.1 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 80 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 142.9 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 37m
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 Metropolis, 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 Metropolis, IL
This is one driving day of about 285.8 miles and 5h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Metropolis, 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 Ken Gray Expressway for about 72.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 142.9 mi from Metropolis, IL · 2h 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
143 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 142.9 miles from Metropolis, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Ken Gray Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 72.1 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$44.68 one way
$89.36 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
100 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $49.06 | $98.12 |
| premium | $4.89 | $55.00 | $110.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $63.10 | $126.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 100 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 85.7 | 1 | $30.01 | $13.72 |
| Efficient EV | 71.5 | 0 | $25.01 | $11.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 114.3 | 1 | $40.01 | $18.29 |
Gas CO2
100 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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.
Destination
North Peoria, IL
Afternoon in North Peoria on Tuesday
Local time
2:52 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
23 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 37m 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 Metropolis, IL to North Peoria, IL covers 285.8 miles and takes about 5h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ken Gray Expressway, I 155, I 55. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 142.9 miles from Metropolis, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $44.68 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 24 significant decision points across 285.8 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 0.6 miles (Pearl Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Between Metropolis, IL and North Peoria, IL, road signs point toward Sandoval and Hartsburg.
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