Origin
North Peoria, IL
Evening in North Peoria on Thursday
Local time
8:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Peoria, IL to Dixon, IL
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
2h
Distance
89.8 mi
145 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 52m
★
6 AM
2h 0m
8 AM
2h 18m
10 AM
2h 6m
12 PM
2h 5m
3 PM
2h 7m
5 PM
2h 17m
8 PM
1h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Peoria, IL
Tom Fisk
Dixon, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from North Peoria, IL to Dixon, IL covers 89.8 miles and takes about 2h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on County Road 2050 E, County Road 1400 East, South 4th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.3 miles on County Road 2050 E. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.04 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
44.9 miles from North Peoria, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h. Total distance: 89.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h drive with frequent turns across 89.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
County Road 2050 E is the longest continuous segment at about 19.3 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 0.4 miles in near North Prospect Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 89.8 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 0.4 miles (North Prospect Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 10.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Prospect Road
At end of road, turn left onto North Prospect Road
Navigation decision point
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
10.1 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
53.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 West: Davenport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 80 West: Davenport
6
58.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward IL 26: Princeton, Dixon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 56
Toward IL 26: Princeton, Dixon
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Road 2050 E | 19.3 mi | 29m |
| 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 |
| 2050 East Street | 7.3 mi | 10m |
| North State Route 29 | 6.1 mi | 7m |
| I 80 | 4.3 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
County Road 2050 E
— 19.3 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Peoria, IL and Dixon, 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
1.1 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 left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 80 West: Davenport
17
Merge onto I 80
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
I 80
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 56
Toward IL 26: Princeton, Dixon
19
Turn right onto IL 26
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
20
Continue on IL 26
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 2010 East
21
Continue on IL 26
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
2050 East Street
22
Continue on IL 26
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
23
Continue on IL 26
19 mi
·
29 min
·
County Road 2050 E
24
Turn right onto East 6th Street
282 ft
·
12 sec
·
East 6th Street
25
Arrive at destination
East 6th 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 44.9 miles from North Peoria, IL, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.3 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 20 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.9 miles or 57m 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 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dixon, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving North Peoria, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 89.8 miles and 2h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from North Peoria, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on County Road 2050 E for about 19.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 44.9 mi from North Peoria, IL · 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 44.9 miles from North Peoria, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Dixon, IL
The final approach into Dixon, 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 Dixon, IL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.04 one way
$28.08 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $15.41 | $30.83 |
| premium | $4.89 | $17.28 | $34.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.83 | $39.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.9 | 0 | $9.43 | $4.31 |
| Efficient EV | 22.5 | 0 | $7.86 | $3.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.9 | 0 | $12.57 | $5.75 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Destination
Dixon, IL
Evening in Dixon on Thursday
Local time
8:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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 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 Dixon, IL covers 89.8 miles and takes about 2h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are County Road 2050 E, County Road 1400 East, South 4th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 44.9 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 $14.04 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 is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 89.8 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 0.4 miles (North Prospect Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 10.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from North Peoria, IL to Dixon, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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