Trip from North Peoria, IL to Buckhart, IL

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

1h 36m

Distance

81.9 mi

132 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

19 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min

4 AM

1h 29m ★

6 AM

1h 37m

8 AM

1h 51m

10 AM

1h 42m

12 PM

1h 40m

3 PM

1h 42m

5 PM

1h 50m

8 PM

1h 32m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from North Peoria, IL to Buckhart, IL covers 81.9 miles and takes about 1h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 155, I 55, I 74 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.8 miles on I 155. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.80 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.

Midpoint

41 miles from North Peoria, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 36m. Total distance: 81.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 36m highway drive covering 81.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 155 and I 55. The longest continuous stretch is about 31.8 miles on I 155.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 155 is the longest continuous segment at about 31.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 155 and I 55. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 81.9 miles you will encounter 9 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: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 9.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 42.3 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5

1.5 mi into trip | ~3m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 74 East: Bloomington

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 74 East: Bloomington

4

9.7 mi into trip | ~13m in

Take the exit toward I 155 South: Lincoln

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 155 South: Lincoln

5

42.3 mi into trip | ~49m in | I 55

Merge onto I 55

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

4

72.5 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in

Take the exit toward IL 29 South: Taylorville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward IL 29 South: Taylorville

6

77 mi into trip | ~1h 28m in | South Walnut Street

Turn left onto South Walnut Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 155	31.8 mi	34m
I 55	30.2 mi	32m
I 74	7.9 mi	9m
IL 29	4.2 mi	6m
Buckhart Road	4.1 mi	5m
North Knoxville Avenue	1 mi	1m
East Main Street	0.7 mi	1m
East McClure Avenue	0.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 155 — 31.8 mi, about 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Peoria, IL and Buckhart, 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 left at fork

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Toward I 74 East: Bloomington

4

Merge onto I 74

7.9 mi · 9 min · I 74

5

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward I 155 South: Lincoln

6

Continue on I 155

32 mi · 34 min · I 155

7

Merge onto I 55

30 mi · 32 min · I 55

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 48 sec

Toward IL 29 South: Taylorville

9

Merge onto IL 29

1.5 mi · 2 min · IL 29

10

Continue on IL 29

2.7 mi · 4 min · IL 29

Use the left lane.

11

Turn left onto South Walnut Street

206 ft · 6 sec · South Walnut Street

Use the left lane.

12

At end of road, turn right onto East Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Main Street

13

Continue on Buckhart Road

4.1 mi · 5 min · Buckhart Road

14

Arrive at destination

Buckhart Road

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 41 miles from North Peoria, IL, or about 47m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.8 miles.

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 18 miles or 23m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 41 miles or 47m 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 18m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Buckhart, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving North Peoria, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from North Peoria, IL

This is one driving day of about 81.9 miles and 1h 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from North Peoria, IL.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on I 155 for about 31.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 41 mi from North Peoria, IL · 47m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Delavan, IL

41 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

Morton, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Delavan, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 41 miles from North Peoria, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Buckhart, IL

The final approach into Buckhart, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Cancun

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Sherman, Illinois

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 64.4

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12174963221

Visit website

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Springfield, Illinois

1.3 mi

Krekel's Custard & Hamburgers

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Grandview, Illinois

1.7 mi

Cancun

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 64.4

Sherman, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12174963221

Visit website

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour Inexpensiv mile 70.2

Springfield, Illinois

Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm

+12175445144

Visit website

Krekel's Custard & Hamburgers

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 70.2

Grandview, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+12175254952

Visit website

Haddad's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Peoria, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–7:30 pm

+13096725339

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 11.7

Morton, Illinois

+13092913039

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 5.9

East Peoria, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 5.9

East Peoria, Illinois

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Peoria, Illinois

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument

National Monument

In August 1908, a large White mob attacked the Black community in Springfield, Illinois. Rioters destroyed homes and businesses and lynched two men. The event led to the founding of the National Assoc...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 70.6

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.80 one way

$25.61 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$14.06	$28.12
premium	$4.89	$15.76	$31.52
diesel	$5.61	$18.08	$36.16

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 28.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

19 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

East Peoria, Illinois

Other

1 DCFC

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Lincoln, Illinois

Other

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

East Peoria, Illinois

Tesla

1 DCFC

InCharge Charging Station

Morton, Illinois

InCharge

1 DCFC

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

East Peoria, Illinois

Other

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Peoria, Illinois

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Circle K Charging Station

Morton, Illinois

Other

1 DCFC

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Peoria, Illinois

Other

1 DCFC

Other: 10 ChargePoint: 5 InCharge: 2 Tesla: 1 Tesla Destination: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	24.6	$8.60	$3.93
Efficient EV	20.5	$7.17	$3.28
EV Truck/SUV	32.8	$11.47	$5.24

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

North Peoria, IL

Late night in North Peoria on Friday

Local time

12:57 AM

CDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Buckhart, IL

Late night in Buckhart on Friday

Local time

12:57 AM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

53°F

Delavan, IL

41 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

1 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

1h 36m 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 Buckhart, IL covers 81.9 miles and takes about 1h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 155, I 55, I 74. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 41 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 $12.80 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 81.9 miles you will encounter 9 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: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 9.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 42.3 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from North Peoria, IL to Buckhart, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument.

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