Trip from North Peoria, IL to Somerset, IL

Data updated 5 hours ago

Drive Time

5h 39m

Distance

266.6 mi

429 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$40

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 26m ★

6 AM

5h 39m

8 AM

6h 6m

10 AM

5h 48m

12 PM

5h 46m

3 PM

5h 50m

5 PM

6h 4m

8 PM

5h 31m

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

Tom Fisk

Somerset, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from North Peoria, IL to Somerset, IL covers 266.6 miles and takes about 5h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 155, East Main Street, I 55 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.8 miles on I 155. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.49 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

133.3 miles from North Peoria, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 45m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 5h 39m highway drive covering 266.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 155 and East Main Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 31.8 miles on I 155.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 44 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 155 is the longest continuous segment at about 31.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 155 and East Main Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 266.6 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 1.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 42.3 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 220.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 22 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

1.5 mi into trip | ~3m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 74 East: Bloomington

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 74 East: Bloomington

42.3 mi into trip | ~49m in | I 55

Merge onto I 55

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

220.5 mi into trip | ~4h 22m in

Take the exit toward IL 14: Christopher, Benton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward IL 14: Christopher, Benton

221.8 mi into trip | ~4h 24m in | IL 34 / East Main Street

Enter roundabout onto IL 34 / East Main Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

266.5 mi into trip | ~5h 39m in | Somerset Road

Turn sharp right onto Somerset Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

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 Somerset, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Benton along the way.

Benton

220.5 mi in | ~4h 22m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 155	31.8 mi	34m
East Main Street	31.7 mi	47m
I 55	30.2 mi	32m
I 57	24.5 mi	26m
IL 29	23.1 mi	31m
Ken Gray Expressway	20 mi	21m
300 East Road	15.1 mi	17m
United States Highway 51	13.4 mi	15m

Longest stretch: I 155 — 31.8 mi, about 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Peoria, IL and Somerset, IL.

Start on East McClure Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · East McClure Avenue

Turn left onto IL 40

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Knoxville Avenue

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Toward I 74 East: Bloomington

Merge onto I 74

7.9 mi · 9 min · I 74

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward I 155 South: Lincoln

Continue on I 155

32 mi · 34 min · I 155

Merge onto I 55

30 mi · 32 min · I 55

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 48 sec

Toward IL 29 South: Taylorville

Merge onto IL 29

1.5 mi · 2 min · IL 29

Continue on IL 29

4.7 mi · 7 min · IL 29

Use the left lane.

Continue on IL 29

1.3 mi · 2 min · IL 29

Use the straight lane.

Continue on IL 29

16 mi · 19 min · IL 29

Use the straight lane.

Continue on IL 29

0.4 mi · 34 sec · North Webster Street

Turn left onto IL 29

5.3 mi · 7 min · West Park Street

Continue on IL 29

5.1 mi · 7 min · State Route 29

Continue on IL 29

5.4 mi · 7 min · N 2000 East Road

Continue on IL 29

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Washington Street

Turn right onto North Poplar Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Poplar Street

Turn straight onto US 51

0.6 mi · 2 min · Fair Avenue

Continue on US 51

2.0 mi · 2 min · County Road 2400 E

Continue on US 51

15 mi · 17 min · 300 East Road

Continue on US 51

11 mi · 12 min · County Road 875 East

Continue on US 51

1.5 mi · 1 min · North Kennedy Boulevard

Turn left onto US 40; US 51; IL 185

0.5 mi · 34 sec · West Gallatin Street

Turn right

0.1 mi · 7 sec

Continue on US 51

13 mi · 15 min · United States Highway 51

Continue on US 51

10 mi · 11 min · 250E

Turn left onto US 50

7.6 mi · 8 min · US 50

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec

Merge onto I 57

24 mi · 26 min · I 57

Keep slight right at fork onto I 57

20 mi · 21 min · Ken Gray Expressway

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec

Toward IL 14: Christopher, Benton

Turn left onto IL 14

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Main Street

Enter roundabout onto IL 34

377 ft · 8 sec · East Main Street

Continue on IL 34

32 mi · 47 min · East Main Street

Turn left onto IL 13; IL 34

0.6 mi · 50 sec · IL 13; IL 34

Turn right onto US 45; IL 34

1.2 mi · 1 min · North Commercial Street

Turn left onto IL 34; IL 145

5.9 mi · 9 min · Highway 145

Turn left onto IL 34

2.8 mi · 3 min · IL 34

Turn left onto Deneal Road

1.4 mi · 5 min · Deneal Road

Continue on Deneal Road

0.8 mi · 3 min · Deneal Road

Continue on Deneal Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Deneal Road

Turn sharp right onto Somerset Road

114 ft · 5 sec · Somerset Road

Arrive at destination

Somerset Road

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 133.3 miles from North Peoria, IL, or about 2h 45m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.8 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 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 133.3 miles or 2h 45m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 20m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Somerset, 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 266.6 miles and 5h 39m.

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 155 for about 31.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 133.3 mi from North Peoria, IL · 2h 45m into the drive

city in Macon County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Decatur, IL

133 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

Decatur, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Decatur, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 133.3 miles from North Peoria, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Somerset, IL

The final approach into Somerset, 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 Somerset, 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.

Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument

National Monument

In August 1908, a large White mob attacked the Black community in Springfield, Illinois. Rioters destroyed homes and businesses and lynched two men. The event led to the founding of the National Assoc...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 73.5

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$40.49 one way

$80.99 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 93 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$44.64	$89.28
premium	$4.80	$50.33	$100.66
diesel	$5.64	$59.23	$118.46

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$40

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$65–$90

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 93.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	80	0	$27.99	$12.80
Efficient EV	66.7	0	$23.33	$10.66
EV Truck/SUV	106.6	1	$37.32	$17.06

Gas CO2

93 kg

EV CO2

31 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

North Peoria, IL

Afternoon in North Peoria on Tuesday

Local time

2:51 PM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Somerset, IL

Afternoon in Somerset on Tuesday

Local time

2:51 PM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

10 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

5h 39m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Somerset, IL covers 266.6 miles and takes about 5h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 155, East Main Street, I 55. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 133.3 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 $40.49 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

On the drive from North Peoria, IL to Somerset, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Benton along the way.

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