Drive Time
2h 4m
Distance
106.7 mi
172 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
The drive from Mount Morris, IL to North Peoria, IL covers 106.7 miles and takes about 2h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Hitt Street, North Reynolds Avenue, South Lowell Park Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.84 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
53.3 miles from Mount Morris, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 4m drive with frequent turns across 106.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Hitt Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Reynolds Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Lowell Park Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Galena Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 2050 East Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road 2010 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 180 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Morris, IL and North Peoria, IL.
Start on the route
Turn right onto East Hitt Street
Turn left onto North Reynolds Avenue
Continue on South Lowell Park Road
Turn left onto North Galena Avenue
Continue on North Main Street
Continue on 2050 East Street
Continue on County Road 2010 East
Continue on North Main Street
Turn left
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 180 South: Hennepin
Continue straight
Keep slight right to continue on Peoria
Continue straight
Continue on North Galena Road
Take the ramp straight toward 150: War Memorial Drive
Merge slight left onto East War Memorial Drive
Turn left onto North Prospect Road
Turn right onto East McClure Avenue
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.3 miles or 1h 2m 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 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Peoria, IL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Mount Morris, 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 Morris, IL
This is one driving day of about 106.7 miles and 2h 4m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53.3 mi from Mount Morris, IL · 1h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 53.3 miles from Mount Morris, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$15.84 one way
$31.68 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $17.87 | $35.73 |
| premium | $4.65 | $19.55 | $39.10 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $22.28 | $44.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.3 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32 | 0 | $11.20 | $5.12 |
| Efficient EV | 26.7 | 0 | $9.34 | $4.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.7 | 0 | $14.94 | $6.83 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Mount Morris on Saturday
Local time
8:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in North Peoria on Saturday
Local time
8:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
55°F
Peoria, IL
53 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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