Origin
North Peoria, IL
Night in North Peoria on Thursday
Local time
9:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Peoria, IL to Bishop, IL
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
36.3 mi
58 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
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.
North Peoria, IL
Tom Fisk
Bishop, IL
Jan van der Wolf
Trip Overview
The drive from North Peoria, IL to Bishop, IL covers 36.3 miles and takes about 1h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Manito Road, US 24, North 2nd Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.5 miles on East Manito Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.68 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 36.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 4m drive with frequent turns across 36.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Manito Road is the longest continuous segment at about 18.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near IL 40.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 36.3 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (IL 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.9 miles (IL 40 / Northeast Glendale Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 36.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
IL 40
Keep slight right at fork onto IL 40 toward IL 40 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward IL 40 South
4
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
IL 40 / Northeast Glendale Avenue
Turn slight right onto IL 40 / Northeast Glendale Avenue toward Northeast Glendale Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward Northeast Glendale Avenue
4
36.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
36.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
36.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Manito Road | 18.5 mi | 34m |
| US 24 | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| North 2nd Street | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Southwest Jefferson Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| IL 9 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Southwest Adams Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| North Knoxville Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Adams Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
East Manito Road
— 18.5 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Peoria, IL and Bishop, IL.
1
Start on East McClure Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East McClure Avenue
2
Turn left onto IL 40
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Knoxville Avenue
3
Keep slight right at fork onto IL 40
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
IL 40
Toward IL 40 South
4
Turn slight right onto IL 40
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Northeast Glendale Avenue
Toward Northeast Glendale Avenue
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on IL 40
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
North William Kumpf Boulevard
6
Turn right onto Southwest Jefferson Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Southwest Jefferson Avenue
7
Turn left onto South Western Avenue
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
South Western Avenue
8
Turn right onto Southwest Adams Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Adams Street
9
Continue on Southwest Adams Street
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
Southwest Adams Street
10
Continue on US 24
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
US 24
11
Turn left
177 ft
·
8 sec
12
Continue on IL 9
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
IL 9
13
Turn right onto IL 9; IL 29
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
North 2nd Street
14
Turn right onto East Manito Road
12 mi
·
19 min
·
East Manito Road
15
Continue on Hwy Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Hwy Boulevard
16
Continue on North Adams Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North Adams Street
17
Continue on East Manito Road
3.6 mi
·
8 min
·
East Manito Road
18
Continue on North Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
19
Continue on East Manito Road
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
East Manito Road
20
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
21
Keep slight left at fork
61 ft
·
4 sec
22
Turn left onto North Bishop Road
352 ft
·
15 sec
·
North Bishop Road
23
Keep slight left at fork
64 ft
·
2 sec
24
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.2 mi from North Peoria, IL · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.2 miles from North Peoria, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bishop, IL
The final approach into Bishop, 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
$5.68 one way
$11.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.23 | $12.46 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.99 | $13.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.01 | $16.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.81 | $1.74 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.08 | $2.32 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Bishop, IL
Night in Bishop on Thursday
Local time
9:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
1h 4m 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 North Peoria, IL to Bishop, IL covers 36.3 miles and takes about 1h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Manito Road, US 24, North 2nd Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.2 miles from North Peoria, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.68 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 36.3 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (IL 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.9 miles (IL 40 / Northeast Glendale Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 36.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from North Peoria, IL to Bishop, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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