Origin
Minonk, IL
Night in Minonk on Thursday
Local time
10:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Minonk, IL to Peoria, IL
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
43.4 mi
70 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Minonk, IL
Radoslaw Sikorski
Peoria, IL
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Trip Overview
This 43.4-mile drive from Minonk, IL, to Peoria, IL, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 3 minutes. Operating primarily on US Highway 24 and County Road 1000 North, with a portion on I-39, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $7, making it an economical option. Given its short distance and efficient travel time, it's a convenient option for a quick trip within the Midwest region. You'll find this drive offers a mixed driving profile, so it's not a monotonous interstate experience.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 43.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The personality of this drive is a blend of highway and local roads, with 55% of the journey on highway travel. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 12.2 miles on US Highway 24, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. The profile is described as a mixed drive, suggesting a transition between faster highway sections and potentially slower county roads as you approach your destination. This variation means you'll encounter different driving conditions and speeds throughout the 43.4 miles.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US Highway 24 is the longest continuous segment at about 12.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Chestnut Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 3m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Chestnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (IL 251 / Illinois Route 251): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (IL 116 / County Road 1800 North): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Chestnut Street
Turn right onto North Chestnut Street
Navigation decision point
3
1.2 mi into trip
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~3m in
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IL 251 / Illinois Route 251
Turn left onto IL 251 / Illinois Route 251
Navigation decision point
4
3.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
IL 116 / County Road 1800 North
Turn right onto IL 116 / County Road 1800 North
Navigation decision point
3
4.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
12.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward US 24: El Paso, Peoria
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 24: El Paso, Peoria
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 24 | 12.2 mi | 17m |
| County Road 1000 North | 11.8 mi | 17m |
| I 39 | 7.8 mi | 8m |
| Illinois Route 251 | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| East Center Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Northeast Jefferson Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| US 150 | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| North Chestnut Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 24
— 12.2 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minonk, IL and Peoria, IL.
1
Start on West 7th Street
115 ft
·
7 sec
·
West 7th Street
2
Turn right onto North Chestnut Street
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Chestnut Street
3
Turn left onto IL 251
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Illinois Route 251
4
Turn right onto IL 116
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
County Road 1800 North
5
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
6
Merge onto I 39; US 51
7.8 mi
·
8 min
·
I 39; US 51
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 24: El Paso, Peoria
8
Turn left onto US 24
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
West Main Street
9
Continue on US 24
12 mi
·
17 min
·
County Road 1000 North
10
Continue on US 24
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
East Center Street
11
Continue on US 24
12 mi
·
17 min
·
US Highway 24
12
Continue on US 150
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US 150
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
14
Turn right onto IL 29
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Adams Street
15
Continue on IL 29
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast Jefferson Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
Northeast Jefferson Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.7 mi from Minonk, IL · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.7 miles from Minonk, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.79 one way
$13.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.45 | $14.90 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.35 | $16.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.58 | $19.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13 | 0 | $4.56 | $2.08 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.80 | $1.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.08 | $2.78 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Peoria, IL
Night in Peoria on Thursday
Local time
10:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Cruger, IL
22 mi in
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
1h 3m 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 Minonk, IL to Peoria, IL covers 43.4 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Highway 24, County Road 1000 North, I 39. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.7 miles from Minonk, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.79 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 1h 3m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Chestnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (IL 251 / Illinois Route 251): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (IL 116 / County Road 1800 North): Navigation decision point.
The route from Minonk, IL to Peoria, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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