Origin
Peoria, IL
Afternoon in Peoria on Saturday
Local time
3:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Peoria, IL to Arthur, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 24m
Distance
115.5 mi
186 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 14m
★
6 AM
2h 24m
8 AM
2h 44m
10 AM
2h 31m
12 PM
2h 29m
3 PM
2h 32m
5 PM
2h 43m
8 PM
2h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Peoria, IL
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Arthur, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Peoria, IL to Arthur, IL covers 115.5 miles and takes about 2h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 74, Murray Baker Bridge, County Road 6 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 45 miles on I 74. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.06 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.
Midpoint
57.8 miles from Peoria, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 74 | 45 mi | 48m |
| Murray Baker Bridge | 33 mi | 36m |
| County Road 6 | 9.2 mi | 12m |
| North County Road 000 East | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| County Road 300 E | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| County Road 00 East | 4 mi | 7m |
| County Road 50 East | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 45 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria, IL and Arthur, IL.
1
Start on Northeast Jefferson Avenue
84 ft
·
5 sec
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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 right at fork onto I 74
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
I 74
Toward I 55 South, I 74 East, US 51 South: Saint Louis, Indianapolis
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 74; US 51
38 mi
·
41 min
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I 74; US 51
Toward I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business North: Indianapolis, Decatur
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 172
Toward IL 47: Mahomet
10
Turn right onto IL 47
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Lombard Street
11
At end of road, turn right onto US 150; IL 47
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
East Oak Street
12
Turn left onto IL 47
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Division Street
13
Continue on IL 47
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
County Road 300 E
14
Turn right onto IL 10
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 1600 N
15
Turn left onto CR 6
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Main Street
16
Continue on CR 6
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
County Road 200 East
17
Continue on CR 6
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
18
Continue on CR 6
9.2 mi
·
12 min
·
County Road 6
19
Turn right onto CR 17
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 17
20
Continue on CR 17
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Johnson Street
21
Continue on CR 17
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
County Line Street
22
Continue on CR 17
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
County Road 00 East
23
Continue on County Road 50 East
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
County Road 50 East
24
Continue on County Highway 14
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
County Highway 14
25
Continue on North County Road 50 East
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
North County Road 50 East
26
Continue on North Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
27
Turn right onto US 36
522 ft
·
8 sec
·
County Road 950 North
28
Continue on US 36
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
United States Route 36
29
Turn left onto North County Road 000 East
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
North County Road 000 East
30
Continue on North Vine Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Vine Street
31
Arrive at destination
South Vine Street
Trip Plan
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 57.8 miles from Peoria, IL, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 45 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 25 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.8 miles or 1h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Arthur, 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.
+
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 115.5 miles and 2h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Peoria, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 74 for about 45 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 57.8 miles from Peoria, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 40 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Hamilton Boulevard
Turn right onto Hamilton Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Fayette Street
Turn right onto Fayette Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
IL 29
Take the ramp onto IL 29 toward I 74 East, IL 29 South: Bloomington, Pekin
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 74 East, IL 29 South: Bloomington, Pek...
6
33.4 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
I 74
Keep slight right at fork onto I 74 toward I 55 South, I 74 East, US 51 South: Saint Louis, Indianapolis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 55 South, I 74 East, US 51 South: Sain...
6
40 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
I 74; US 51
Keep slight left at fork onto I 74; US 51 toward I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business North: Indianapolis, Decatur
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business N...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.06 one way
$36.11 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $19.83 | $39.65 |
| premium | $4.89 | $22.23 | $44.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.50 | $51.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.7 | 0 | $12.13 | $5.54 |
| Efficient EV | 28.9 | 0 | $10.11 | $4.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.2 | 0 | $16.17 | $7.39 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (65% 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
Arthur, IL
Afternoon in Arthur on Saturday
Local time
3:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Bloomington, IL
58 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 24m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
115.5 mi in 2h 24m — 41% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: I 74.
41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 45 mi on I 74.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Hamilton Boulevard.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 115.5 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Hamilton Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Fayette Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (IL 29): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Peoria, IL and Arthur, IL, road signs point toward Indianapolis and Decatur.
Indianapolis
33.4 mi in
|
~37m
|
via I 74
Decatur
40 mi in
|
~44m
|
via I 74; US 51
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 24m. Total distance: 115.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 45 miles on I 74. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Hamilton Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Fayette Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (IL 29): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Arthur, IL before heading back.
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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