Origin
North Peoria, IL
Night in North Peoria on Thursday
Local time
9:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Peoria, IL to Silvis, IL
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 41m
Distance
87.3 mi
141 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 34m
★
6 AM
1h 41m
8 AM
1h 56m
10 AM
1h 46m
12 PM
1h 45m
3 PM
1h 47m
5 PM
1h 56m
8 PM
1h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Peoria, IL
Tom Fisk
Silvis, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from North Peoria, IL to Silvis, IL covers 87.3 miles and takes about 1h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 74, Chicago-Kansas City Expressway, 1st Avenue 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 $13.65 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.
Midpoint
43.7 miles from North Peoria, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 41m. Total distance: 87.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 41m highway drive covering 87.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 74 and Chicago-Kansas City Expressway. 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 11 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 Chicago-Kansas City Expressway. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from North Peoria, IL to Silvis, IL is easy. At 1h 41m with 91% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (I 74): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 78.4 miles (IL 110 / Chicago-Kansas City Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 74 West: Galesburg
Navigation decision point
Toward I 74 West: Galesburg
3
2.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 74
Merge onto I 74
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
78.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
|
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
4
81.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 30m in
Take the exit toward Colona
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Colona
3
82 mi into trip
|
~1h 31m in
|
Cleveland Road
Turn right onto Cleveland Road
Navigation decision point
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 Silvis, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Colona along the way.
Colona
81.6 mi in
|
~1h 30m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 74 | 76.1 mi | 1h 22m |
| Chicago-Kansas City Expressway | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| 1st Avenue | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| South 2nd Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| East McClure Avenue | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Cleveland Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| North Gale Avenue | 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 Silvis, 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
·
15 sec
·
North Gale Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 74 West: Galesburg
4
Merge onto I 74
76 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
I 74
5
Keep slight left at fork onto IL 110
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Toward I 80 West: Des Moines
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward Colona
7
Turn right onto Cleveland Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Cleveland Road
8
Turn right onto IL 84
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
1st Avenue
9
Turn right onto IL 84
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
South 2nd Avenue
10
Continue on IL 84; IL 92
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Avenue
11
Arrive at destination
IL 84; IL 92
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 43.7 miles from North Peoria, IL, or about 50m 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 19 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.7 miles or 50m 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 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Silvis, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from North Peoria, IL
This is one driving day of about 87.3 miles and 1h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from North Peoria, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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 43.7 mi from North Peoria, IL · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 43.7 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 Silvis, IL
The final approach into Silvis, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.65 one way
$27.30 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $14.99 | $29.97 |
| premium | $4.89 | $16.80 | $33.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.27 | $38.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.17 | $4.19 |
| Efficient EV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.64 | $3.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.9 | 0 | $12.22 | $5.59 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Silvis, IL
Night in Silvis on Thursday
Local time
9:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Knox, IL
44 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
18 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 41m 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 Silvis, IL covers 87.3 miles and takes about 1h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 74, Chicago-Kansas City Expressway, 1st Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.7 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 $13.65 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.
The drive from North Peoria, IL to Silvis, IL is easy. At 1h 41m with 91% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (I 74): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 78.4 miles (IL 110 / Chicago-Kansas City Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from North Peoria, IL to Silvis, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Colona along the way.
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