Origin
Mount Carroll, IL
Evening in Mount Carroll on Wednesday
Local time
6:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Carroll, IL to North Peoria, IL
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
2h 13m
Distance
112.1 mi
180 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 5m
★
6 AM
2h 14m
8 AM
2h 33m
10 AM
2h 21m
12 PM
2h 19m
3 PM
2h 21m
5 PM
2h 32m
8 PM
2h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Carroll, IL
Shashank Brahmavar
North Peoria, IL
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Mount Carroll, IL to North Peoria, IL covers 112.1 miles and takes about 2h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Benton Street, South Clay Street, Carroll Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.53 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
56.1 miles from Mount Carroll, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 13m drive with frequent turns across 112.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Benton Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Mount Carroll, IL to North Peoria, IL is easy. At 2h 13m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Mount Carroll, IL to North Peoria, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Benton Street | — | — |
| South Clay Street | — | — |
| Carroll Road | — | — |
| Lincoln Road | — | — |
| West Lincoln Way | — | — |
| West Lincolnway | — | — |
| North Cherry Street | — | — |
| East Wall Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Benton Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Carroll, IL and North Peoria, IL.
1
Start on the route
72 ft
·
11 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto East Benton Street
144 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Benton Street
3
Turn right onto South Clay Street
12 mi
·
17 min
·
South Clay Street
4
Continue on Carroll Road
7.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Carroll Road
5
At the end of the road, turn left onto Lincoln Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Road
6
Continue on West Lincoln Way
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Lincoln Way
7
Continue on West Lincolnway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Lincolnway
8
Turn right onto North Cherry Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
North Cherry Street
9
Turn left onto East Wall Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
East Wall Street
10
Turn right onto South Clinton Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
South Clinton Street
11
Turn left onto Portland Avenue
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Portland Avenue
12
Continue on Crosby Road
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Crosby Road
13
Take the ramp right
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
14
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
20 mi
·
21 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
15
Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
5.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
16
Take the exit slight right toward I 80: Peoria
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
I 80: Peoria
17
Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
76 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
·
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
18
Take the exit slight right toward Gale Avenue
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Gale Avenue
19
Turn left onto North Gale Avenue
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
North Gale Avenue
20
Turn left onto West McClure Avenue
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
West McClure Avenue
21
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 56.1 miles from Mount Carroll, IL, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
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 25 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.1 miles or 1h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 49m
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 Mount Carroll, 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 Mount Carroll, IL
This is one driving day of about 112.1 miles and 2h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Mount Carroll, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 56.1 mi from Mount Carroll, IL · 1h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
56 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 56.1 miles from Mount Carroll, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$17.53 one way
$35.05 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $19.24 | $38.48 |
| premium | $4.89 | $21.57 | $43.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.75 | $49.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.6 | 0 | $11.77 | $5.38 |
| Efficient EV | 28 | 0 | $9.81 | $4.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44.8 | 0 | $15.69 | $7.17 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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
North Peoria, IL
Evening in North Peoria on Wednesday
Local time
6:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Cambridge, IL
56 mi in
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
13 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 13m 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 Mount Carroll, IL to North Peoria, IL covers 112.1 miles and takes about 2h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Benton Street, South Clay Street, Carroll Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 56.1 miles from Mount Carroll, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.53 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.
The drive from Mount Carroll, IL to North Peoria, IL is easy. At 2h 13m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Mount Carroll, IL to North Peoria, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Mount Carroll, IL to North Peoria, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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