Trip from North Peoria, IL to Clear Lake, IL

Drive Time

1h 25m

Distance

73.1 mi

118 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min

4 AM

1h 19m ★

6 AM

1h 25m

8 AM

1h 39m

10 AM

1h 30m

12 PM

1h 29m

3 PM

1h 31m

5 PM

1h 38m

8 PM

1h 21m

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 Clear Lake, IL covers 73.1 miles and takes about 1h 25m 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 $11.10 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

36.6 miles from North Peoria, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 25m highway drive covering 73.1 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 15 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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

732 ft 470 ft

Total Climb

334 ft

Total Descent

240 ft

Highest Point

732 ft

~9.1 mi in

Elevation Range

262 ft

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.

Route Complexity 5/10

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

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 73.1 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 69.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

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

4

69.4 mi into trip | ~1h 18m in

Take the exit toward IL 54 East: Clinton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward IL 54 East: Clinton

4

72.1 mi into trip | ~1h 23m in | Old Route 36

At end of road, turn right onto Old Route 36

Navigation decision point

5

73 mi into trip | ~1h 25m in | West Houston Street

Turn left onto West Houston Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 155	31.8 mi	34m
I 55	27 mi	29m
I 74	7.9 mi	9m
Camp Butler Road	1.6 mi	2m
North Knoxville Avenue	1 mi	1m
Old Route 36	0.8 mi	1m
South Camp Butler Road	0.6 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 Clear Lake, 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

27 mi · 29 min · I 55

8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 57 sec

Toward IL 54 East: Clinton

9

Turn straight onto IL 54

0.2 mi · 21 sec · East Sangamon Avenue

10

Turn slight right onto Camp Butler Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · Camp Butler Road

11

Continue on South Camp Butler Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Camp Butler Road

12

At end of road, turn right onto Old Route 36

0.8 mi · 1 min · Old Route 36

13

Turn left onto North Dixon Street

0.1 mi · 25 sec · North Dixon Street

14

Turn left onto West Houston Street

491 ft · 16 sec · West Houston Street

15

Arrive at destination

West Houston Street

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 36.6 miles from North Peoria, IL, or about 43m 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 73.1 miles or 1h 25m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 36.6 miles or 43m 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 10m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clear Lake, 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.

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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 North Peoria, IL

This is one driving day of about 73.1 miles and 1h 25m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from North Peoria, IL.

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

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

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 36.6 mi from North Peoria, IL · 43m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bloomington, IL

37 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.

Popular next leg

Bloomington, IL to Clear Lake, IL

65.1 mi · 1h 18m

Pacing Suggestions

Decatur, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 73.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Peoria, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.6 miles from North Peoria, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Clear Lake, IL

The final approach into Clear Lake, 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 Clear Lake, IL.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

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...

4 mi from route ~10 min detour Free near mile 73.1

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.10 one way

$22.21 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$12.24	$24.48
premium	$4.80	$13.80	$27.60
diesel	$5.64	$16.24	$32.48

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	21.9	$7.68	$3.51
Efficient EV	18.3	$6.40	$2.92
EV Truck/SUV	29.2	$10.23	$4.68

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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 data refreshed 4 hours ago

Origin

North Peoria, IL

Evening in North Peoria on Sunday

Local time

6:42 PM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Clear Lake, IL

Evening in Clear Lake on Sunday

Local time

6:42 PM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSW 23 mph 45% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 1:25PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 12:16PM CDT until April 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Along the Route

53°F

Bloomington, IL

37 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

26 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 25m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Clear Lake, IL covers 73.1 miles and takes about 1h 25m 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 36.6 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 $11.10 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 73.1 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 69.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

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

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 470 ft to 732 ft elevation with about 334 ft of total climbing.

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