Origin
Mount Vernon, IL
Late night in Mount Vernon on Saturday
Local time
1:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Mount Vernon, IL to Peoria, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 21m
Distance
215.5 mi
347 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 9m
★
6 AM
3h 21m
8 AM
3h 45m
10 AM
3h 29m
12 PM
3h 27m
3 PM
3h 31m
5 PM
3h 44m
8 PM
3h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Vernon, IL
Michaela Schmidt
Peoria, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Mount Vernon, IL to Peoria, IL covers 215.5 miles and takes about 3h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South 9th Street, Main Street, Broadway Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.69 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
107.7 miles from Mount Vernon, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 40m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 21m. Total distance: 215.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 21m drive with frequent turns across 215.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 41 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South 9th 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
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 3h 21m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Mount Vernon, IL to Peoria, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South 9th Street | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Broadway Street | — | — |
| Ken Gray Expressway | — | — |
| US 50 | — | — |
| West Main Street | — | — |
| East Poplar Street | — | — |
| Poplar | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South 9th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon, IL and Peoria, IL.
1
Start on Broadway Street
144 ft
·
10 sec
·
Broadway Street
2
Turn left onto South 9th Street
285 ft
·
20 sec
·
South 9th Street
3
Turn left onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn straight onto Broadway Street
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Broadway Street
5
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
6
Merge slight left onto Ken Gray Expressway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Ken Gray Expressway
7
Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
20 mi
·
22 min
·
Ken Gray Expressway
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Salem, Sandoval
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
US 50: Salem, Sandoval
9
Merge slight left onto West Main Street
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
10
Continue on East Poplar Street
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
East Poplar Street
11
Continue on Poplar
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Poplar
12
Turn right onto 150E
10 mi
·
11 min
·
150E
13
Continue on 300E
13 mi
·
15 min
·
300E
14
Turn left
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
15
Turn right onto North Kennedy Boulevard
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Kennedy Boulevard
16
Continue on County Road 875 East
11 mi
·
12 min
·
County Road 875 East
17
Continue on South Superior Street
15 mi
·
17 min
·
South Superior Street
18
Continue on County Road 2400 East
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 2400 East
19
Continue on Fair Avenue
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Fair Avenue
20
Continue on South Poplar Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
South Poplar Street
21
Turn left onto West 2nd Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West 2nd Street
22
Turn right onto South State Street
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
South State Street
23
Turn left onto West Washington Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
West Washington Street
24
Continue on N 2000 East Road
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
N 2000 East Road
25
Continue on State Route 29
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 29
26
Continue on East Park Street
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
East Park Street
27
Turn right onto North Webster Street
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Webster Street
28
Continue on West Springfield Road
16 mi
·
18 min
·
West Springfield Road
29
Continue straight
1.3 mi
·
1 min
30
Continue straight
5.4 mi
·
7 min
31
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
32
Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North, I 72 East
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 55 North, I 72 East
33
Merge slight left
30 mi
·
32 min
34
Keep slight left to continue on I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg
32 mi
·
34 min
·
I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg
35
Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West: Peoria
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 74 West: Peoria
36
Merge slight left
1.0 mi
·
1 min
37
Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: Peoria
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
I 74 West: Peoria
38
Take the exit slight right toward IL 29 North: Downtown Peoria
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
IL 29 North: Downtown Peoria
39
Continue on Spalding Avenue
453 ft
·
20 sec
·
Spalding Avenue
40
Turn left onto Northeast Jefferson Avenue
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Northeast Jefferson Avenue
41
Arrive at your destination
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 107.7 miles from Mount Vernon, IL, or about 1h 40m 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 47 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.7 miles or 1h 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Peoria, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Mount Vernon, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Vernon, IL
This is one driving day of about 215.5 miles and 3h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Mount Vernon, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 107.7 mi from Mount Vernon, IL · 1h 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
108 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 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 107.7 miles from Mount Vernon, 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.
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
$33.69 one way
$67.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
75 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $36.99 | $73.98 |
| premium | $4.89 | $41.47 | $82.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $47.58 | $95.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64.6 | 0 | $22.63 | $10.34 |
| Efficient EV | 53.9 | 0 | $18.86 | $8.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 86.2 | 1 | $30.17 | $13.79 |
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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
Late night in Peoria on Saturday
Local time
1:04 AM
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
2 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
3h 21m 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 Vernon, IL to Peoria, IL covers 215.5 miles and takes about 3h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South 9th Street, Main Street, Broadway Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 107.7 miles from Mount Vernon, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.69 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.
This is a straightforward 3h 21m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Mount Vernon, IL to Peoria, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Mount Vernon, IL to Peoria, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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