Trip from North Peoria, IL to Frankfort Square, IL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 50m

Distance

144.3 mi

232 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

11 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min

4 AM

2h 40m ★

6 AM

2h 51m

8 AM

3h 13m

10 AM

2h 58m

12 PM

2h 56m

3 PM

2h 59m

5 PM

3h 12m

8 PM

2h 44m

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

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Frankfort Square, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from North Peoria, IL to Frankfort Square, IL covers 144.3 miles and takes about 2h 50m 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 87.3 miles on I 80. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.56 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

72.1 miles from North Peoria, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 50m. Total distance: 144.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 50m highway drive covering 144.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 80 and County Road 1400 East. The longest continuous stretch is about 87.3 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 23 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 87.3 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 2.6 miles in.

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 13 significant decision points across 144.3 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 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 13 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

54 mi into trip | ~1h 7m in | I 80

Merge onto I 80

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

141.3 mi into trip | ~2h 44m in

Take the exit toward IL 43 South: Harlem Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 148A Toward IL 43 South: Harlem Avenue

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 80	87.3 mi	1h 37m
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
Harlem Avenue	1.8 mi	2m
Railroad Street	1.1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 80 — 87.3 mi, about 1h 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Peoria, IL and Frankfort Square, 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

87 mi · 1 hr 37 min · I 80

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 148A Toward IL 43 South: Harlem Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto IL 43

1.8 mi · 2 min · Harlem Avenue

Turn right onto West Saint Francis Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Saint Francis Road

Turn left onto Frankfort Square Road

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Frankfort Square Road

Turn right onto Jamison Drive

509 ft · 22 sec · Jamison Drive

Arrive at destination

Jamison Drive

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 72.1 miles from North Peoria, IL, or about 1h 27m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 87.3 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 32 miles or 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 72.1 miles or 1h 27m 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 18m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Frankfort Square, 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 144.3 miles and 2h 50m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 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 87.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 72.1 mi from North Peoria, IL · 1h 27m into the drive

village mostly in Woodford County, Illinois, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Washburn, IL

72 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

Washburn, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

La Salle, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 72.1 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 87.3 miles.

Arriving in Frankfort Square, IL

The final approach into Frankfort Square, 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 Frankfort Square, 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...

15 mi from route ~38 min detour Free near mile 139.3

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.56 one way

$45.12 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 51 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$24.77	$49.54
premium	$4.89	$27.77	$55.54
diesel	$5.61	$31.86	$63.72

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 50.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

11 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

East Peoria, Illinois

Other

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

East Peoria, Illinois

Tesla

1 DCFC

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

East Peoria, Illinois

Other

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Peoria, Illinois

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Peoria, Illinois

Other

1 DCFC

Tesla Destination Charger

Peoria, Illinois

Tesla Destination

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

East Peoria, Illinois

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Holiday Inn Charging Station

East Peoria, Illinois

Other

1 DCFC

Other: 5 ChargePoint: 4 Tesla: 1 Tesla Destination: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	43.3	$15.15	$6.93
Efficient EV	36.1	$12.63	$5.77
EV Truck/SUV	57.7	$20.20	$9.24

Gas CO2

50 kg

EV CO2

17 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 Thursday

Local time

2:00 PM

CDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Frankfort Square, IL

Afternoon in Frankfort Square on Thursday

Local time

2:00 PM

CDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

73°F

Washburn, IL

72 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

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 50m 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 Frankfort Square, IL covers 144.3 miles and takes about 2h 50m 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 72.1 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 $22.56 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.

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.

The route from North Peoria, IL to Frankfort Square, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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