Origin
North Peoria, IL
Evening in North Peoria on Tuesday
Local time
5:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Peoria, IL to Peru, IL
Data updated 2 hours ago
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
63.1 mi
102 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
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6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Peoria, IL
Tom Fisk
Peru, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from North Peoria, IL to Peru, IL covers 63.1 miles and takes about 1h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on County Road 1400 East, South 4th Street, North Galena Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17 miles on County Road 1400 East. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.86 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
31.5 miles from North Peoria, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from North Peoria, IL to Peru, IL covers 63.1 miles and takes about 1h 24m, 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 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
County Road 1400 East is the longest continuous segment at about 17 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near North Prospect Road.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.1 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.4 miles (North Prospect Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (US 150 / East War Memorial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.4 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Prospect Road
At end of road, turn left onto North Prospect Road
Navigation decision point
4
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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US 150 / East War Memorial Drive
Turn right onto US 150 / East War Memorial Drive
Navigation decision point
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
10 mi into trip
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~16m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
10.1 mi into trip
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~16m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Road 1400 East | 17 mi | 19m |
| South 4th Street | 9.1 mi | 10m |
| North Galena Road | 7.6 mi | 11m |
| IL 71 | 6.3 mi | 10m |
| North State Route 29 | 6.1 mi | 7m |
| IL 89 | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| I 180 | 3.7 mi | 3m |
| East Dakota Street | 2.8 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
County Road 1400 East
— 17 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Peoria, IL and Peru, 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
17 mi
·
19 min
·
County Road 1400 East
15
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
16
Merge onto I 180
3.7 mi
·
3 min
·
I 180
17
Continue on IL 71
6.3 mi
·
10 min
·
IL 71
18
Turn left onto IL 89
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
IL 89
19
Turn right onto US 6
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
East Dakota Street
20
Continue on US 6
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Street
21
Arrive at destination
US 6
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 31.5 miles from North Peoria, IL, or about 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17 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 63.1 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.5 miles or 42m 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 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Peru, 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 63.1 miles and 1h 24m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on County Road 1400 East for about 17 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.5 mi from North Peoria, IL · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 63.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.5 miles from North Peoria, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Peru, IL
The final approach into Peru, 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 Peru, 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
$9.86 one way
$19.73 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.83 | $21.66 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.14 | $24.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.93 | $27.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.63 | $3.03 |
| Efficient EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.52 | $2.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.83 | $4.04 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Peru, IL
Evening in Peru on Tuesday
Local time
5:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Peoria, IL
32 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
2 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
1h 24m 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 Peru, IL covers 63.1 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are County Road 1400 East, South 4th Street, North Galena Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.5 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 $9.86 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.1 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.4 miles (North Prospect Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (US 150 / East War Memorial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from North Peoria, IL to Peru, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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