Origin
North Peoria, IL
Night in North Peoria on Tuesday
Local time
9:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Peoria, IL to Albion, IL
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
4h 37m
Distance
224.7 mi
362 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 24m
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6 AM
4h 37m
8 AM
5h 4m
10 AM
4h 47m
12 PM
4h 44m
3 PM
4h 48m
5 PM
5h 3m
8 PM
4h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Peoria, IL
Tom Fisk
Albion, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from North Peoria, IL to Albion, IL covers 224.7 miles and takes about 4h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Knoxville Avenue, I 74 East, I 55 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.13 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
112.4 miles from North Peoria, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 18m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 4h 37m drive with frequent turns across 224.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Knoxville Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 37m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from North Peoria, IL to Albion, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Knoxville Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 74 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 55 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 57 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 57 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| IL 16 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Charleston Avenue East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 16 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Knoxville Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Peoria, IL and Albion, IL.
1
Start on East McClure Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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East McClure Avenue
2
Turn left onto North Knoxville Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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North Knoxville Avenue
3
Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East: Bloomington
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
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I 74 East: Bloomington
4
Merge slight left
34 mi
·
37 min
5
Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South, I 74 East, US 51 South: Saint Louis, Indianapolis
6.6 mi
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7 min
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I 55 South, I 74 East, US 51 South: Saint Louis, Indianapolis
6
Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business North: Indianapolis, Decatur
45 mi
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48 min
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I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business North: Indianapolis, Decatur
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 57: Chicago, Memphis
0.4 mi
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35 sec
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I 57: Chicago, Memphis
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
0.6 mi
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50 sec
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I 57 South: Memphis
9
Merge slight left
47 mi
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50 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward IL 16 East: Charleston
0.3 mi
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47 sec
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IL 16 East: Charleston
11
Turn straight onto Charleston Avenue East
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Charleston Avenue East
12
Continue on Illinois Route 16
6.0 mi
·
8 min
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Illinois Route 16
13
Continue on West Lincoln Avenue
1.8 mi
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2 min
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West Lincoln Avenue
14
Turn right onto 18th Street
1.6 mi
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2 min
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18th Street
15
Continue on Illinois Route 130
0.8 mi
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1 min
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Illinois Route 130
16
Continue on Route 130
10.0 mi
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14 min
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Route 130
17
Continue on County Road 1825 East
2.0 mi
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2 min
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County Road 1825 East
18
Continue on County Road 1775 E
0.8 mi
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1 min
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County Road 1775 E
19
Continue on North Haughton Highway
0.4 mi
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33 sec
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North Haughton Highway
20
Continue on 1700E
1.3 mi
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1 min
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1700E
21
Continue on North Haughton Highway
4.0 mi
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5 min
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North Haughton Highway
22
Continue on County Road 1700E
2.1 mi
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3 min
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County Road 1700E
23
Continue on North 1250th Street
13 mi
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19 min
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North 1250th Street
24
Turn left onto South Van Buren Street
11 mi
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15 min
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South Van Buren Street
25
Continue on County Road 1100 East
6.7 mi
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9 min
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County Road 1100 East
26
Continue on North West Street
2.5 mi
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4 min
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North West Street
27
Continue on County Road 1150
24 mi
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32 min
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County Road 1150
28
Arrive at your destination
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 112.4 miles from North Peoria, IL, or about 2h 18m into the drive.
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 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 112.4 miles or 2h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Albion, 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 224.7 miles and 4h 37m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 112.4 mi from North Peoria, IL · 2h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
112 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 112.4 miles from North Peoria, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Albion, IL
The final approach into Albion, 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 Albion, 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
$35.13 one way
$70.26 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
79 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $38.57 | $77.14 |
| premium | $4.89 | $43.24 | $86.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $49.61 | $99.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 67.4 | 0 | $23.59 | $10.79 |
| Efficient EV | 56.2 | 0 | $19.66 | $8.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 89.9 | 1 | $31.46 | $14.38 |
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
26 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.
Destination
Albion, IL
Night in Albion on Tuesday
Local time
9:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°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
7 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
4h 37m 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 Albion, IL covers 224.7 miles and takes about 4h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Knoxville Avenue, I 74 East, I 55 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 112.4 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 $35.13 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.
This is a straightforward 4h 37m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from North Peoria, IL to Albion, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from North Peoria, IL to Albion, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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