Origin
North Peoria, IL
Evening in North Peoria on Thursday
Local time
8:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Peoria, IL to Carrier Mills, IL
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
5h 17m
Distance
260.6 mi
419 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 4m
★
6 AM
5h 18m
8 AM
5h 44m
10 AM
5h 27m
12 PM
5h 24m
3 PM
5h 28m
5 PM
5h 43m
8 PM
5h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Peoria, IL
Tom Fisk
Carrier Mills, IL
Dan Stone
Trip Overview
The drive from North Peoria, IL to Carrier Mills, IL covers 260.6 miles and takes about 5h 17m 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 155 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.74 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
130.3 miles from North Peoria, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 38m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 17m. Total distance: 260.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 17m drive with frequent turns across 260.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 40 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.
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 5h 17m 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 Carrier Mills, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Knoxville Avenue | — | — |
| I 74 East | — | — |
| I 155 South | — | — |
| IL 29 South | — | — |
| North Webster Street | — | — |
| West Park Street | — | — |
| State Route 29 | — | — |
| N 2000 East Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
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 Carrier Mills, IL.
1
Start on East McClure Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East McClure Avenue
2
Turn left onto North Knoxville Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Knoxville Avenue
3
Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East: Bloomington
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
I 74 East: Bloomington
4
Merge slight left
7.9 mi
·
9 min
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 155 South: Lincoln
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 155 South: Lincoln
6
Continue straight
32 mi
·
34 min
7
Merge slight left
30 mi
·
32 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward IL 29 South: Taylorville
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
IL 29 South: Taylorville
9
Merge slight left
1.5 mi
·
2 min
10
Continue straight
4.7 mi
·
7 min
11
Continue straight
1.3 mi
·
2 min
12
Continue straight
16 mi
·
19 min
13
Continue on North Webster Street
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
North Webster Street
14
Turn left onto West Park Street
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
West Park Street
15
Continue on State Route 29
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 29
16
Continue on N 2000 East Road
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
N 2000 East Road
17
Continue on West Washington Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Washington Street
18
Turn right onto North Poplar Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Poplar Street
19
Turn straight onto Fair Avenue
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Fair Avenue
20
Continue on County Road 2400 E
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 2400 E
21
Continue on 300 East Road
15 mi
·
17 min
·
300 East Road
22
Continue on County Road 875 East
11 mi
·
12 min
·
County Road 875 East
23
Continue on North Kennedy Boulevard
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Kennedy Boulevard
24
Turn left onto West Gallatin Street
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
·
West Gallatin Street
25
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
26
Continue on United States Highway 51
13 mi
·
15 min
·
United States Highway 51
27
Continue on 250E
10 mi
·
11 min
·
250E
28
Turn left
7.6 mi
·
8 min
29
Take the exit left
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
30
Merge slight left
24 mi
·
26 min
31
Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
37 mi
·
40 min
·
Ken Gray Expressway
32
Take the exit slight right toward IL 13: Harrisburg, Marion, Carbondale
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
IL 13: Harrisburg, Marion, Carbondale
33
Keep slight left to continue on IL 13: Harrisburg, Marion, Carbondale
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
IL 13: Harrisburg, Marion, Carbondale
34
Keep slight left
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
35
Merge slight right onto West Deyoung Street
18 mi
·
25 min
·
West Deyoung Street
36
Turn right onto Carrier Mills Road
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Carrier Mills Road
37
Continue on North Mill Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North Mill Street
38
Turn left onto West Walnut Street
456 ft
·
22 sec
·
West Walnut Street
39
Turn right onto Main Street
246 ft
·
11 sec
·
Main Street
40
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 130.3 miles from North Peoria, IL, or about 2h 38m 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 57 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 130.3 miles or 2h 38m 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 Carrier Mills, 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.
+
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 260.6 miles and 5h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 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 130.3 mi from North Peoria, IL · 2h 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
130 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 57 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 130.3 miles from North Peoria, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Carrier Mills, IL
The final approach into Carrier Mills, 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 Carrier Mills, 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
$40.74 one way
$81.48 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
91 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $44.73 | $89.47 |
| premium | $4.89 | $50.15 | $100.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $57.54 | $115.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 91.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 78.2 | 0 | $27.36 | $12.51 |
| Efficient EV | 65.2 | 0 | $22.80 | $10.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 104.2 | 1 | $36.48 | $16.68 |
Gas CO2
91 kg
EV CO2
30 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
Carrier Mills, IL
Evening in Carrier Mills on Thursday
Local time
8:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°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
3 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 17m 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 Carrier Mills, IL covers 260.6 miles and takes about 5h 17m 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 155 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 130.3 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 $40.74 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 5h 17m 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 Carrier Mills, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from North Peoria, IL to Carrier Mills, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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