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Trip from North Peoria, IL to Clifton, IL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 23m

Distance

99.7 mi

160 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 14m ★
6 AM
2h 24m
8 AM
2h 44m
10 AM
2h 31m
12 PM
2h 29m
3 PM
2h 32m
5 PM
2h 43m
8 PM
2h 18m

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

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Downtown North Peoria, IL, IL

North Peoria, IL

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village in Chebanse Township, Iroquois County, Illinois, USA

Clifton, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from North Peoria, IL to Clifton, IL covers 99.7 miles and takes about 2h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 24, I 57, East War Memorial Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 80.9 miles on US 24. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.59 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

49.8 miles from North Peoria, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 23m. Total distance: 99.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 23m highway drive covering 99.7 miles, with most of the trip on US 24 and I 57. The longest continuous stretch is about 80.9 miles on US 24.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 24 is the longest continuous segment at about 80.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 24 and I 57. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near North Prospect Road.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from North Peoria, IL to Clifton, IL is easy. At 2h 23m with 95% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (North Prospect Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (US 150 / East War Memorial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 98.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

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

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0.4 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Prospect Road

At end of road, turn left onto North Prospect Road

Navigation decision point

4
1.4 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 150 / East War Memorial Drive

Turn right onto US 150 / East War Memorial Drive

Navigation decision point

5
98.4 mi into trip | ~2h 21m in

Take the exit toward Clifton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 297 Toward Clifton
7
98.7 mi into trip | ~2h 22m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Clifton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 297 Toward Clifton
5
99.2 mi into trip | ~2h 23m in | South Main Street

At end of road, turn right onto South Main Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 24 80.9 mi 2h
I 57 13.4 mi 14m
East War Memorial Drive 1.2 mi 1m
McClugage Bridge 1.2 mi 1m
North Prospect Road 1 mi 1m
East 2900 North Road 0.5 mi <1m
South Main Street 0.5 mi <1m
East McClure Avenue 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 24 — 80.9 mi, about 2h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Peoria, IL and Clifton, IL.

1

Start on East McClure Avenue

0.4 mi · 59 sec · East McClure Avenue
2

At end of road, turn left onto North Prospect Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Prospect Road
3

Turn right onto US 150

1.2 mi · 1 min · East War Memorial Drive
4

Continue on US 150

1.2 mi · 1 min · McClugage Bridge
5

Continue on US 24

81 mi · 2 hr · US 24
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward I-57 North: Kankakee
7

Merge onto I 57

13 mi · 14 min · I 57
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 48 sec
Exit 297 Toward Clifton
9

Keep slight right at fork

149 ft · 5 sec
Exit 297 Toward Clifton
10

Turn straight onto East 2900 North Road

0.5 mi · 55 sec · East 2900 North Road
11

At end of road, turn right onto South Main Street

0.5 mi · 49 sec · South Main Street
12

Arrive at destination

South Main 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 49.8 miles from North Peoria, IL, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80.9 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 22 miles or 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 49.8 miles or 1h 14m 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 1m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clifton, 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 99.7 miles and 2h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from North Peoria, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 24 for about 80.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 49.8 mi from North Peoria, IL · 1h 14m into the drive

city in Woodford County, Illinois

Mid-route town

Meal stop

El Paso, IL

50 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

Cruger, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fairbury, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 49.8 miles from North Peoria, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 24 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 80.9 miles.

Arriving in Clifton, IL

The final approach into Clifton, 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 Clifton, IL.

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

Murray's Tavern

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Clifton, Illinois

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $20 to $30 mile 99.7

Hours: 4–10 pm

+18159185017

Visit website

Crossroads Cantina

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Gilman, Illinois

0.8 mi

Lucy's Kitchen

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Gilman, Illinois

0.8 mi

Murray's Tavern

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $20 to $30 mile 99.7

Clifton, Illinois

Hours: 4–10 pm

+18159185017

Visit website

Crossroads Cantina

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 85.5

Gilman, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+18157075200

Visit website

Lucy's Kitchen

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 85.5

Gilman, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+18152657625

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

Hummingbird Coffee House

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 78.3

Piper City, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18153519300

Visit website

InCharge Energy Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 57

Fairbury, Illinois

+18333994638

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Peoria, Illinois

Hours: 5 am–12 pm

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour

East Peoria, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

East Peoria, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

East Peoria, Illinois

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Peoria, Illinois

Tesla Destination Charger

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Peoria, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13094948850

Visit website

EVmatch Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 7.1

Washington, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+16508228157

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.59 one way

$31.17 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $17.11 $34.23
premium $4.89 $19.19 $38.37
diesel $5.61 $22.01 $44.03

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 34.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 29.9 0 $10.47 $4.79
Efficient EV 24.9 0 $8.72 $3.99
EV Truck/SUV 39.9 0 $13.96 $6.38

Gas CO2

35 kg

EV CO2

12 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

Evening in North Peoria on Friday

Local time

7:31 PM

CDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Clifton, IL

Evening in Clifton on Friday

Local time

7:31 PM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

74°F

El Paso, IL

50 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

16 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

2h 23m 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 Clifton, IL covers 99.7 miles and takes about 2h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 24, I 57, East War Memorial Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 49.8 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 $15.59 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.

The drive from North Peoria, IL to Clifton, IL is easy. At 2h 23m with 95% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (North Prospect Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (US 150 / East War Memorial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 98.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

The route from North Peoria, IL to Clifton, 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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