Trip from North Peoria, IL to Durand, IL

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Drive Time

3h 12m

Distance

160.6 mi

259 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min

4 AM

3h 1m ★

6 AM

3h 12m

8 AM

3h 36m

10 AM

3h 21m

12 PM

3h 18m

3 PM

3h 22m

5 PM

3h 35m

8 PM

3h 5m

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

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North Peoria, IL

Tom Fisk

Durand, IL

Stéphane Tendon

Trip Overview

The drive from North Peoria, IL to Durand, IL covers 160.6 miles and takes about 3h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 39, County Road 1400 East, I 80 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 59.8 miles on I 39. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.11 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

80.3 miles from North Peoria, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from North Peoria, IL to Durand, IL covers 160.6 miles and takes about 3h 12m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 39 is the longest continuous segment at about 59.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 160.6 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 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 10.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 53.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

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

2.6 mi into trip | ~4m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

10.1 mi into trip | ~16m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

53.6 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 80 East: Joliet

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 80 East: Joliet

71.4 mi into trip | ~1h 26m in

Take the exit toward I 39 North, US 51 North: Rockford

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 79B Toward I 39 North, US 51 North: Rockford

131.7 mi into trip | ~2h 31m in

Take the exit toward US 20 West: Freeport, Rockford

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 20 West: Freeport, Rockford

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from North Peoria, IL to Durand, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Rockford along the way.

Rockford

131.7 mi in | ~2h 31m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 39	59.8 mi	1h 4m
County Road 1400 East	17.8 mi	20m
I 80	17.4 mi	18m
U.S. Grant Memorial Highway	9.9 mi	11m
South 4th Street	9.1 mi	10m
Trask Bridge Road	9 mi	12m
I 180	8.9 mi	9m
North Galena Road	7.6 mi	11m

Longest stretch: I 39 — 59.8 mi, about 1h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on East McClure Avenue

0.4 mi · 59 sec · East McClure Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto North Prospect Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Prospect Road

Turn right onto US 150

1.1 mi · 1 min · East War Memorial Drive

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 21 sec

Keep slight left at fork

399 ft · 13 sec

Turn straight onto IL 29

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Northeast Adams Street

Continue on IL 29

7.1 mi · 10 min · North Galena Road

Keep slight left at fork

321 ft · 4 sec

Keep slight right at fork

148 ft · 2 sec

Continue on IL 29

0.4 mi · 35 sec · North Galena Road

Continue on IL 29

6.1 mi · 7 min · North State Route 29

Continue on IL 29

9.1 mi · 10 min · South 4th Street

Continue on IL 29

1.1 mi · 1 min · Railroad Street

Continue on IL 29

18 mi · 20 min · County Road 1400 East

Merge onto I 180

8.9 mi · 9 min · I 180

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 43 sec

Toward I 80 East: Joliet

Merge onto I 80

17 mi · 18 min · I 80

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 79B Toward I 39 North, US 51 North: Rockford

Merge onto I 39; US 51

60 mi · 1 hr 4 min · I 39; US 51

Take the exit

1.1 mi · 2 min

Toward US 20 West: Freeport, Rockford

Merge onto US 20

9.9 mi · 11 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Turn right

116 ft · 3 sec

Turn right onto CH 24

1.7 mi · 3 min · South Meridian Road

Enter roundabout onto North Meridian Road

152 ft · 8 sec · North Meridian Road

Continue on North Meridian Road

2.7 mi · 4 min · North Meridian Road

Turn left onto IL 70

9.0 mi · 12 min · Trask Bridge Road

Use the left lane.

Continue on IL 70

3.8 mi · 5 min · Center Road

Continue on IL 70

0.4 mi · 51 sec · South Center Street

Continue on North Center Street

265 ft · 5 sec · North Center Street

Arrive at destination

North Center Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 80.3 miles from North Peoria, IL, or about 1h 36m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.8 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 80 miles or 1h 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 80.3 miles or 1h 36m 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 31m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Durand, 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 160.6 miles and 3h 12m.

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.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 39 for about 59.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 80.3 mi from North Peoria, IL · 1h 36m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Peoria, IL

80 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

Aurora, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Aurora, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 80.3 miles from North Peoria, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Durand, IL

The final approach into Durand, 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 Durand, 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

$25.11 one way

$50.22 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 56 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$27.57	$55.14
premium	$4.89	$30.91	$61.81
diesel	$5.61	$35.46	$70.92

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 56.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	48.2	$16.86	$7.71
Efficient EV	40.2	$14.05	$6.42
EV Truck/SUV	64.2	$22.48	$10.28

Gas CO2

56 kg

EV CO2

19 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 data refreshed 22 hours ago

Origin

North Peoria, IL

Afternoon in North Peoria on Tuesday

Local time

2:43 PM

CDT

Current temp

82°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSW 15 mph 30% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 13 at 2:09PM CDT until April 13 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 2:54PM EDT until April 14 at 4:46AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Destination

Durand, IL

Afternoon in Durand on Tuesday

Local time

2:43 PM

CDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

55°F

Peoria, IL

80 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

34 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

3h 12m 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 Durand, IL covers 160.6 miles and takes about 3h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 39, County Road 1400 East, I 80. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 80.3 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 $25.11 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 10.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 53.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

On the drive from North Peoria, IL to Durand, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Rockford along the way.

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