The drive from North Peoria, IL to Dixmoor, IL covers 151.3 miles and takes about 2h 59m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 80, County Road 1400 East, South 4th Street for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 90.2 miles on I 80.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.65 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
75.7 miles from North Peoria, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 31m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 59m. Total distance: 151.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 59m highway drive covering 151.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 80 and County Road 1400 East. The longest continuous stretch is about 90.2 miles on I 80.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 80 is the longest continuous segment at about 90.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 80 and County Road 1400 East. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 144.2 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 151.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 144.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 148.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 148.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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144.2 mi into trip|~2h 47m in
Take the exit toward I 57 North, I 294 North: Chicago, Wisconsin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 151B
Toward I 57 North, I 294 North: Chicago, Wiscon...
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148.4 mi into trip|~2h 53m in
Take the exit toward IL 83, I 294 Toll North: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street, Wisconsin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 349-350
Toward IL 83, I 294 Toll North: Sibley Boulevar...
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148.8 mi into trip|~2h 54m in
Keep slight left at fork toward IL 83: 147th Street, Sibley Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 350
Toward IL 83: 147th Street, Sibley Boulevard
9
149.6 mi into trip|~2h 56m in
Keep slight right at fork toward IL 83: 147th Street, Sibley Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 350
Toward IL 83: 147th Street, Sibley Boulevard
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149.7 mi into trip|~2h 56m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Dixmoor, Harvey
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward Dixmoor, Harvey
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 80
90.2 mi
1h 40m
County Road 1400 East
17.8 mi
20m
South 4th Street
9.1 mi
10m
I 180
8.9 mi
9m
North Galena Road
7.6 mi
11m
North State Route 29
6.1 mi
7m
I 57
3.7 mi
5m
Railroad Street
1.1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 80
— 90.2 mi, about 1h 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Peoria, IL and Dixmoor, IL.
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Start on East McClure Avenue
0.4 mi·59 sec·East McClure Avenue
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At end of road, turn left onto North Prospect Road
1.0 mi·1 min·North Prospect Road
3
Turn right onto US 150
1.1 mi·1 min·East War Memorial Drive
4
Take the exit
0.1 mi·21 sec
5
Keep slight left at fork
399 ft·13 sec
6
Turn straight onto IL 29
0.2 mi·32 sec·Northeast Adams Street
7
Continue on IL 29
7.1 mi·10 min·North Galena Road
8
Keep slight left at fork
321 ft·4 sec
9
Keep slight right at fork
148 ft·2 sec
10
Continue on IL 29
0.4 mi·35 sec·North Galena Road
11
Continue on IL 29
6.1 mi·7 min·North State Route 29
12
Continue on IL 29
9.1 mi·10 min·South 4th Street
13
Continue on IL 29
1.1 mi·1 min·Railroad Street
14
Continue on IL 29
18 mi·20 min·County Road 1400 East
15
Merge onto I 180
8.9 mi·9 min·I 180
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·43 sec
Toward I 80 East: Joliet
17
Merge onto I 80
90 mi·1 hr 40 min·I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.5 mi·50 sec
Exit 151BToward I 57 North, I 294 North: Chicago, WisconsinUse the slight left / straight lanes.
19
Merge onto I 57
3.7 mi·5 min·I 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
Exit 349-350Toward IL 83, I 294 Toll North: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street, WisconsinUse the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 350Toward IL 83: 147th Street, Sibley BoulevardUse the straight / slight left lanes.
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·24 sec
Exit 350Toward IL 83: 147th Street, Sibley BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
23
Keep slight right at fork
184 ft·4 sec
Toward Dixmoor, HarveyUse the right lane.
24
Turn straight onto IL 83
0.9 mi·1 min·West 147th Street
25
Turn left onto Wood Street
0.6 mi·1 min·Wood Street
Use the left lane.
26
Arrive at destination
1 ft·Wood 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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 75.7 miles from North Peoria, IL, or about 1h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 90.2 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 33 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 75.7 miles or 1h 31m 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 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dixmoor, 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 151.3 miles and 2h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from North Peoria, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 80 for about 90.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 75.7 mi from North Peoria, IL
· 1h 31m into the drive
The midpoint is around 75.7 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 I 80 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 90.2 miles.
Arriving in Dixmoor, IL
The final approach into Dixmoor, 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 Dixmoor, 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.
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 151.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.65 one way
$47.31 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg53 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$25.97
$51.94
premium
$4.89
$29.12
$58.23
diesel
$5.61
$33.41
$66.81
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
45.4
0
$15.89
$7.26
Efficient EV
37.8
0
$13.24
$6.05
EV Truck/SUV
60.5
0
$21.18
$9.68
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 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
Afternoon
in North Peoria on Friday
Local time
1:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Dixmoor, IL
Afternoon
in Dixmoor on Friday
Local time
1:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Washburn, IL
76 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 59m 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 Dixmoor, IL covers 151.3 miles and takes about 2h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 80, County Road 1400 East, South 4th Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 75.7 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 $23.65 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 151.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 144.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 148.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 148.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from North Peoria, IL to Dixmoor, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
