Origin
North Peoria, IL
Late night in North Peoria on Monday
Local time
5:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Peoria, IL to East Dubuque, IL
Drive Time
3h 10m
Distance
166.2 mi
268 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
24 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 59m
★
6 AM
3h 11m
8 AM
3h 34m
10 AM
3h 19m
12 PM
3h 17m
3 PM
3h 20m
5 PM
3h 33m
8 PM
3h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Peoria, IL
Tom Fisk
East Dubuque, IL
Choco Kitty
Trip Overview
The drive from North Peoria, IL to East Dubuque, IL covers 166.2 miles and takes about 3h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 74, US 61, Chicago-Kansas City Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 76.1 miles on I 74. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.24 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
83.1 miles from North Peoria, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 3h 10m highway drive covering 166.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 74 and US 61. The longest continuous stretch is about 76.1 miles on I 74.
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 74 is the longest continuous segment at about 76.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and US 61. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 78.4 miles in near IL 110 / Chicago-Kansas City Expressway.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 166.2 miles you will encounter 11 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 78.4 miles (IL 110 / Chicago-Kansas City Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 99.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 164.1 miles (IA 946): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
78.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
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IL 110 / Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto IL 110 / Chicago-Kansas City Expressway toward I 80 West: Des Moines
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 80 West: Des Moines
5
99.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 50m in
Take the exit toward US 61 North: Eldridge, DeWitt
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 61 North: Eldridge, DeWitt
6
164.1 mi into trip
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~3h 7m in
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IA 946
Keep slight right at fork onto IA 946 toward IA 946: Locust Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 188
Toward IA 946: Locust Street
5
164.9 mi into trip
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~3h 8m in
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US 20 / Dodge Street
Turn right onto US 20 / Dodge Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
166.2 mi into trip
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~3h 10m in
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3rd Street
Turn right onto 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from North Peoria, IL to East Dubuque, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Dewitt along the way.
Dewitt
99.4 mi in
|
~1h 50m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 74 | 76.1 mi | 1h 22m |
| US 61 | 64.1 mi | 1h 15m |
| Chicago-Kansas City Expressway | 21 mi | 23m |
| East McClure Avenue | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Dodge Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| IA 946 | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| North Gale Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Wall Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 76.1 mi, about 1h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Peoria, IL and East Dubuque, IL.
1
Start on East McClure Avenue
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
East McClure Avenue
2
Turn right onto North Gale Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
North Gale Avenue
3
Take the ramp right toward I 74 West: Galesburg
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 74 West: Galesburg
4
Merge slight right
76 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
5
Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
21 mi
·
23 min
·
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
6
Take the exit slight right toward US 61 North: Eldridge, DeWitt
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
·
US 61 North: Eldridge, DeWitt
7
Merge slight left
64 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
8
Keep slight right to continue on IA 946: Locust Street
0.8 mi
·
59 sec
·
IA 946: Locust Street
9
Turn right onto Dodge Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Dodge Street
10
Take the exit slight right
249 ft
·
7 sec
11
Turn right
85 ft
·
2 sec
12
Turn slight right onto Wall Street
413 ft
·
9 sec
·
Wall Street
13
Turn right onto 3rd Street
171 ft
·
8 sec
·
3rd Street
14
Turn left onto Sinsinawa Avenue
30 ft
·
1 sec
·
Sinsinawa Avenue
15
Arrive at your destination
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 83.1 miles from North Peoria, IL, or about 1h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 76.1 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 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 83.1 miles or 1h 32m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Dubuque, 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 166.2 miles and 3h 10m.
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 74 for about 76.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 83.1 mi from North Peoria, IL · 1h 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
83 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 83.1 miles from North Peoria, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 74 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 76.1 miles.
Arriving in East Dubuque, IL
The final approach into East Dubuque, 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 East Dubuque, 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
$25.24 one way
$50.49 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
58 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $27.83 | $55.66 |
| premium | $4.80 | $31.38 | $62.75 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $36.92 | $73.85 |
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: 58.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
EV Charging Along Route
24 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Culver's - Tesla Supercharger
East Peoria, IL
Tesla
12 DCFC
Hy-Vee - Tesla Supercharger
Galesburg, IL
Tesla
12 DCFC
TBK Bank Sports Complex - Tesla Supercharger
Bettendorf, IA
Tesla
12 DCFC
Hy-Vee Peoria - Tesla Supercharger
Peoria, IL
Tesla
8 DCFC
Hy-Vee - Tesla Supercharger
Davenport, IA
Tesla
8 DCFC
Hy-Vee - Tesla Supercharger
Dubuque, IA
Tesla
8 DCFC
Uftring Ford Inc
East Peoria, IL
FORD_CHARGE
4 DCFC
Edn Hotel
Peoria, IL
UNIVERSAL
4 DCFC
Tesla: 6
Blink Network: 6
ChargePoint Network: 5
CHARGELAB: 2
FORD_CHARGE: 1
UNIVERSAL: 1
eVgo Network: 1
EV Connect: 1
Non-Networked: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49.9 | 0 | $17.45 | $7.98 |
| Efficient EV | 41.6 | 0 | $14.54 | $6.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 66.5 | 0 | $23.27 | $10.64 |
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (67% 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
East Dubuque, IL
Late night in East Dubuque on Monday
Local time
5:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
55°F
Peoria, IL
83 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
5 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 10m 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 East Dubuque, IL covers 166.2 miles and takes about 3h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 74, US 61, Chicago-Kansas City Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 83.1 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 $25.24 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 166.2 miles you will encounter 11 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 78.4 miles (IL 110 / Chicago-Kansas City Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 99.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 164.1 miles (IA 946): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from North Peoria, IL to East Dubuque, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Dewitt along the way.
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