The drive from North Peoria, IL to Englewood, IL covers 161.5 miles and takes about 3h 14m 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, I 57 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mostly highway.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 90.2 miles on I 80.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.25 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
80.8 miles from North Peoria, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 37m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 80
90.2 mi
1h 40m
County Road 1400 East
17.8 mi
20m
I 57
12 mi
16m
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
South Halsted Street
4.5 mi
9m
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 Englewood, 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 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
12 mi·16 min·I 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 357Toward IL 1: Halstead StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Turn left onto South Halsted Street
4.5 mi·9 min·South Halsted Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
22
Turn left onto West 63rd Street
318 ft·8 sec·West 63rd Street
Use the left lane.
23
Arrive at destination
West 63rd 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 80.8 miles from North Peoria, IL, or about 1h 37m 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 36 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 80.8 miles or 1h 37m 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 Englewood, 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 161.5 miles and 3h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 161.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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
8
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...
7
156.7 mi into trip|~3h 5m in
Take the exit toward IL 1: Halstead Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 357
Toward IL 1: Halstead Street
6
161.5 mi into trip|~3h 14m in|West 63rd Street
Turn left onto West 63rd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.25 one way
$50.50 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg57 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$27.72
$55.44
premium
$4.89
$31.08
$62.16
diesel
$5.61
$35.66
$71.31
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: 56.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
48.4
0
$16.96
$7.75
Efficient EV
40.4
0
$14.13
$6.46
EV Truck/SUV
64.6
0
$22.61
$10.34
Gas CO2
57 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
North Peoria, IL
Afternoon
in North Peoria on Saturday
Local time
2:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Englewood, IL
Afternoon
in Englewood on Saturday
Local time
2:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Peru, IL
81 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 14m 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.
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
161.5 mi in 3h 14m, mostly highway — 90.2 mi of that is on I 80.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 90.2 mi on I 80.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 2.6 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
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 14 significant decision points across 161.5 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 144.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Englewood, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Wisconsin along the way.
Wisconsin
144.2 mi in|~2h 47m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 14m. Total distance: 161.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 90.2 miles on I 80. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Englewood, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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 144.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Englewood, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.
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.
