This 155.4-mile drive from Peoria, IL to Alsip, IL is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in a single day, with an estimated travel time of just under 3 hours. You'll primarily be on major interstates, making it a highway-focused experience. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $24, which is quite economical for the distance covered. Given its manageable length and focus on interstate travel, this route is ideal for a day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. You'll stay within the Midwest region throughout this Illinois-to-Illinois journey.
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
77.7 miles from Peoria, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 26m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 58m. Total distance: 155.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive for this trip, with about 73% of the route utilizing major interstates like I-55 and I-80. You'll navigate over the Murray Baker Bridge as part of your initial interstate travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 86.7 miles on I-55, offering a consistent pace. This route generally maintains a steady speed, characteristic of interstate driving, with fewer opportunities for scenic detours and more emphasis on efficient travel.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 55 is the longest continuous segment at about 86.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and Murray Baker Bridge. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 121.5 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 155.4 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 121.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 147.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 148.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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121.5 mi into trip|~2h 13m in
Take the exit toward I 80 East: Indiana
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 250A
Toward I 80 East: Indiana
8
147.1 mi into trip|~2h 44m in
Take the exit toward I 57 North, I 294 North: Chicago, Wisconsin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 151B
Toward I 57 North, I 294 North: Chicago, Wiscon...
7
148.6 mi into trip|~2h 47m in
Take the exit toward 167th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 346
Toward 167th Street
8
148.8 mi into trip|~2h 47m in
Keep slight left at fork toward 167th Street West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward 167th Street West
10
149.1 mi into trip|~2h 48m in
Keep slight right at fork toward 167th Street West, Cicero Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 346B
Toward 167th Street West, Cicero Avenue
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 Peoria, IL to Alsip, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Wisconsin along the way.
Wisconsin
147.1 mi in|~2h 44m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 55
86.7 mi
1h 33m
Murray Baker Bridge
33 mi
36m
I 80
24.8 mi
30m
Cicero Avenue
5.6 mi
8m
I 57
1.1 mi
1m
167th Street
0.5 mi
<1m
IL 29
0.2 mi
<1m
Fayette Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 86.7 mi, about 1h 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria, IL and Alsip, IL.
1
Start on Northeast Jefferson Avenue
84 ft·5 sec·Northeast Jefferson Avenue
2
Turn right onto Hamilton Boulevard
464 ft·16 sec·Hamilton Boulevard
3
Turn right onto Northeast Madison Avenue
449 ft·16 sec·Northeast Madison Avenue
4
Turn right onto Fayette Street
469 ft·15 sec·Fayette Street
5
Take the ramp onto IL 29
0.2 mi·25 sec·IL 29
Toward I 74 East, IL 29 South: Bloomington, Pekin
6
Merge onto I 74; IL 29
33 mi·36 min·Murray Baker Bridge
7
Keep slight left at fork
1.4 mi·2 min
Toward I 55 North, US 51 North: Chicago
8
Merge onto I 55; US 51
87 mi·1 hr 33 min·I 55; US 51
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 250AToward I 80 East: IndianaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 80
25 mi·30 min·I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi·50 sec
Exit 151BToward I 57 North, I 294 North: Chicago, WisconsinUse the slight left / straight lanes.
12
Merge onto I 57
1.1 mi·1 min·I 57
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Exit 346Toward 167th StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward 167th Street WestUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·46 sec
Exit 346BToward 167th Street West, Cicero AvenueUse the right lane.
16
Turn straight onto 167th Street
0.5 mi·55 sec·167th Street
17
Turn right onto IL 50
5.6 mi·8 min·Cicero Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn right onto West 123rd Street
59 ft·1 sec·West 123rd Street
19
Arrive at destination
West 123rd Street
Trip Plan
With a duration of just under 3 hours, this 155.4-mile trip offers plenty of flexibility for departure times. You'll want to factor in one stop for fuel or a break, keeping the $24 fuel cost in mind. Since it's a relatively short drive, you can depart when it's most convenient. A specific tip for this route: be mindful of traffic, particularly as you approach the Chicago metropolitan area on I-80, which can impact your travel time even on a weekday. The longest stretch on I-55 is quite substantial, so ensure you're comfortable before embarking on that segment.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 77.7 miles from Peoria, IL, or about 1h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.7 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 34 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77.7 miles or 1h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alsip, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving 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 Peoria, IL
This is one driving day of about 155.4 miles and 2h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from 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 55 for about 86.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 77.7 mi from Peoria, IL
· 1h 26m into the drive
The midpoint is around 77.7 miles from Peoria, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before I 55 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 86.7 miles.
Arriving in Alsip, IL
The final approach into Alsip, 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 Alsip, 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.
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 155.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.30 one way
$48.59 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg54 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$26.67
$53.35
premium
$4.89
$29.91
$59.81
diesel
$5.61
$34.31
$68.62
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
46.6
0
$16.32
$7.46
Efficient EV
38.9
0
$13.60
$6.22
EV Truck/SUV
62.2
0
$21.76
$9.95
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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 15, 2026
Origin
Peoria, IL
Evening
in Peoria on Friday
Local time
8:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Alsip, IL
Evening
in Alsip on Friday
Local time
8:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°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
2 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
2h 58m 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 Peoria, IL to Alsip, IL covers 155.4 miles and takes about 2h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, Murray Baker Bridge, I 80. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 77.7 miles from Peoria, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.30 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.
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 demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 155.4 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 121.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 147.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 148.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Peoria, IL to Alsip, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Wisconsin along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
