Origin
North Peoria, IL
Afternoon in North Peoria on Friday
Local time
12:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Peoria, IL to Washington, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
10.9 mi
18 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Peoria, IL
Tom Fisk
Washington, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from North Peoria, IL to Washington, IL covers 10.9 miles and takes about 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 24, Washington Road, McClugage Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.2 miles on US 24. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.70 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 10.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (29%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 18m drive with frequent turns across 10.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 24 is the longest continuous segment at about 3.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near North Prospect Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Prospect Road
At end of road, turn left onto North Prospect Road
Navigation decision point
4
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 150 / East War Memorial Drive
Turn right onto US 150 / East War Memorial Drive
Navigation decision point
7
7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward US 24 Business, IL 8 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 24 Business, IL 8 West
5
8.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Washington Road
At end of road, turn left onto Washington Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
10.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 24 | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Washington Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| McClugage Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| East War Memorial Drive | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| McClugage Bridge | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Peoria Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| North Prospect Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| East McClure Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 24
— 3.2 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Peoria, IL and Washington, 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
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
East War Memorial Drive
4
Continue on US 150
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
McClugage Bridge
5
Continue on US 24
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
US 24
6
Take the exit
357 ft
·
9 sec
Toward US 24 Business, IL 8 West
7
Continue on US 24 Business; IL 8
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
McClugage Road
8
At end of road, turn left onto Washington Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Washington Road
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on Peoria Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Peoria Street
10
Turn left
91 ft
·
6 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.70 one way
$3.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.87 | $3.74 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.10 | $4.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.41 | $4.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.14 | $0.52 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Washington, IL
Afternoon in Washington on Friday
Local time
12:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
19 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
18m 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 Washington, IL covers 10.9 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 24, Washington Road, McClugage Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.5 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 $1.70 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 is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from North Peoria, IL to Washington, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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