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Trip from Patton, IL to Peoria, IL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 35m

Distance

172.2 mi

277 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 23m ★
6 AM
3h 36m
8 AM
4h 1m
10 AM
3h 45m
12 PM
3h 42m
3 PM
3h 46m
5 PM
3h 59m
8 PM
3h 28m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Patton, IL to Peoria, IL covers 172.2 miles and takes about 3h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 74, Georgetown Road, East Terre Haute Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 120.6 miles on I 74. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.92 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.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

86.1 miles from Patton, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 1m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 35m. Total distance: 172.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (72%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 35m highway drive covering 172.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 74 and Georgetown Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 120.6 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 21 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 120.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and Georgetown Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near 74th Place.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 35m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (74th Place): Navigation decision point; at 15.5 miles (US 150; IL 1 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 50.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

5
1.4 mi into trip | ~5m in | 74th Place

At end of road, turn left onto 74th Place

Navigation decision point

4
15.5 mi into trip | ~26m in | US 150; IL 1 / South Main Street

Turn right onto US 150; IL 1 / South Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
50.8 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 74 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 74 West
5
165.8 mi into trip | ~3h 27m in | I 74

Keep slight right at fork onto I 74 toward I 74 West: Peoria

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 74 West: Peoria
5
172.1 mi into trip | ~3h 35m in | IL 29 / Northeast Jefferson Avenue

Turn left onto IL 29 / Northeast Jefferson Avenue

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 74 120.6 mi 2h 11m
Georgetown Road 29.8 mi 44m
East Terre Haute Road 7.3 mi 10m
North Terre Haute Road 5.5 mi 7m
IL Route 1 2.4 mi 6m
North State Street 1.9 mi 2m
East 2250th Road 1.4 mi 5m
74th Place 0.6 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 74 — 120.6 mi, about 2h 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East 2250th Road

1.4 mi · 5 min · East 2250th Road
2

At end of road, turn left onto 74th Place

0.6 mi · 2 min · 74th Place
3

Turn left onto East Terre Haute Road

7.3 mi · 10 min · East Terre Haute Road
4

Continue on North Terre Haute Road

5.5 mi · 7 min · North Terre Haute Road
5

Turn left onto US 150

0.6 mi · 53 sec · East Jasper Street
6

Turn right onto US 150; IL 1

0.5 mi · 47 sec · South Main Street
7

Continue on US 150; IL 1

2.4 mi · 6 min · IL Route 1
8

Continue on US 150; IL 1

10 mi · 14 min · Georgetown Road
9

Continue on US 150; IL 1

0.3 mi · 28 sec · 1575 E US 36
10

Continue on US 150; IL 1

6.1 mi · 9 min · Georgetown Road
11

Continue on US 150; IL 1

1.9 mi · 2 min · North State Street
12

Continue on US 150; IL 1

14 mi · 20 min · Georgetown Road
13

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 41 sec
Toward I 74 West: Champaign
14

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 45 sec
Toward I 74 West
15

Merge onto I 74

86 mi · 1 hr 33 min · I 74
16

Take the exit onto I 74

28 mi · 30 min · I 74
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
17

Keep slight right at fork onto I 74

6.0 mi · 7 min · I 74
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
18

Take the exit onto IL 29

0.2 mi · 23 sec · IL 29
Toward IL 29 North: Downtown Peoria
19

Continue on Spalding Avenue

452 ft · 20 sec · Spalding Avenue
20

Turn left onto IL 29

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue
21

Arrive at destination

Northeast Jefferson Avenue

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 86.1 miles from Patton, IL, or about 2h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 120.6 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 38 miles or 1h 2m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 86.1 miles or 2h 1m 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

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Peoria, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Patton, 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 Patton, IL

This is one driving day of about 172.2 miles and 3h 35m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Patton, 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 74 for about 120.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 86.1 mi from Patton, IL · 2h 1m into the drive

city in and the county seat of Vermilion County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Danville, IL

86 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

Georgetown, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fisher, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 86.1 miles from Patton, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 74 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 120.6 miles.

Arriving in Peoria, IL

The final approach into Peoria, 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 Peoria, IL.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Monical's Pizza

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

St Joseph, Illinois

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 73.8

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12174697777

Visit website

Haddad's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Peoria, Illinois

1.2 mi

Monical's Pizza

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 73.8

St Joseph, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12174697777

Visit website

Haddad's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 172.2

Peoria, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–7:30 pm

+13096725339

Red Herring Vegetarian Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 86.1

Urbana, Illinois

+12173672340

Visit website

Basil Thai At Urbana

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 86.1

Urbana, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+12173448662

Visit website

Cornelio's

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 36.9

Georgetown, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12176620032

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 172.2

East Peoria, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 86.1

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 135.3

Bloomington, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 172.2

East Peoria, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Electrify America Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 86.1

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 86.1

Champaign, Illinois

+18668167584

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 172.2

East Peoria, Illinois

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 172.2

Peoria, Illinois

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$26.92 one way

$53.84 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 60 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $29.56 $59.12
premium $4.89 $33.14 $66.28
diesel $5.61 $38.02 $76.04

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$27

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 60.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 51.7 0 $18.08 $8.27
Efficient EV 43.1 0 $15.07 $6.89
EV Truck/SUV 68.9 0 $24.11 $11.02

Gas CO2

60 kg

EV CO2

20 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Patton, IL

Late night in Patton on Saturday

Local time

5:31 AM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Peoria, IL

Late night in Peoria on Saturday

Local time

5:31 AM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Clear

SSE 3 mph 0% chance Live forecast

74°F

Danville, IL

86 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

20 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 35m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Patton, IL to Peoria, IL covers 172.2 miles and takes about 3h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 74, Georgetown Road, East Terre Haute Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 86.1 miles from Patton, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.92 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This is a straightforward 3h 35m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (74th Place): Navigation decision point; at 15.5 miles (US 150; IL 1 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 50.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

The route from Patton, IL to Peoria, 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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