Drive Time
2h 14m
Distance
124.6 mi
201 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
The drive from Nauvoo, IL to North Peoria, IL covers 124.6 miles and takes about 2h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Mulholland Street, North Horton Street, Fort Madison Bridge for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.50 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
62.3 miles from Nauvoo, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 14m drive with frequent turns across 124.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mulholland Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Horton Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fort Madison Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 2nd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 354th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 34 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Chicago-Kansas City Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| IL 41 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Nauvoo, IL and North Peoria, IL.
Start on North Wells Street
Turn left onto Mulholland Street
Continue on North Horton Street
Turn left onto Fort Madison Bridge
At the end of the road, turn right onto 2nd Street
Continue on 354th Avenue
Take the ramp right
Take the exit slight right toward US 34 East, IA 163 East
Merge slight left
Take the exit right
Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward IL 41, IL 164
Keep slight right
Turn straight onto West Main Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Public Square
Exit the rotary onto East Main Street
Take the ramp right toward I 74 East: Peoria
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward Gale Avenue
Turn left onto North Gale Avenue
Turn left onto West 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 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.3 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 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Peoria, IL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Nauvoo, 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 Nauvoo, IL
This is one driving day of about 124.6 miles and 2h 14m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 62.3 mi from Nauvoo, IL · 1h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
62 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 62.3 miles from Nauvoo, 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
$18.50 one way
$37.00 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $20.86 | $41.73 |
| premium | $4.65 | $22.83 | $45.66 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $26.02 | $52.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.6 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.4 | 0 | $13.08 | $5.98 |
| Efficient EV | 31.2 | 0 | $10.90 | $4.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.8 | 0 | $17.44 | $7.97 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (66% 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 Nauvoo on Saturday
Local time
8:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in North Peoria on Saturday
Local time
8:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
51°F
Rock Island, IL
62 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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