Origin
Peoria, IL
Afternoon in Peoria on Thursday
Local time
3:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Peoria, IL to Athens, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
66.7 mi
107 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 16m
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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Athens, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Peoria, IL to Athens, IL covers 66.7 miles and takes about 1h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hamilton Boulevard, Northeast Madison Avenue, Fayette Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.43 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 66.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 19m drive with frequent turns across 66.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hamilton Boulevard 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Peoria, IL to Athens, IL is easy. At 1h 19m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Peoria, IL to Athens, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Boulevard | — | — |
| Northeast Madison Avenue | — | — |
| Fayette Street | — | — |
| I 74 East | — | — |
| Murray Baker Bridge | — | — |
| I 155 South | — | — |
| IL 123 | — | — |
| Highway 2 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Hamilton Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria, IL and Athens, IL.
1
Start on Northeast Jefferson Avenue
85 ft
·
6 sec
·
Northeast Jefferson Avenue
2
Turn right onto Hamilton Boulevard
463 ft
·
17 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 straight toward I 74 East, IL 29 South: Bloomington, Pekin
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 74 East, IL 29 South: Bloomington, Pekin
6
Merge slight left onto Murray Baker Bridge
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Murray Baker Bridge
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 155 South: Lincoln
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 155 South: Lincoln
8
Continue straight
32 mi
·
34 min
9
Merge slight left
17 mi
·
18 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward IL 123: Williamsville
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
IL 123: Williamsville
11
Keep slight right
367 ft
·
11 sec
12
Turn straight onto County Highway 2
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
County Highway 2
13
Continue on Dinius Road
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Dinius Road
14
Continue on County Road 11 North
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
County Road 11 North
15
Turn right
1.5 mi
·
2 min
16
Turn left onto Springfield Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Springfield Road
17
Continue on East Hargrave Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Hargrave Street
18
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
108 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Main Street
19
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.4 mi from Peoria, IL · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.4 miles from Peoria, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Athens, IL
The final approach into Athens, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.43 one way
$20.86 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.45 | $22.90 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.84 | $25.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.73 | $29.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20 | 0 | $7.00 | $3.20 |
| Efficient EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.84 | $2.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.7 | 0 | $9.34 | $4.27 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Athens, IL
Afternoon in Athens on Thursday
Local time
3:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1h 19m 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 Athens, IL covers 66.7 miles and takes about 1h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hamilton Boulevard, Northeast Madison Avenue, Fayette Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.4 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 $10.43 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.
The drive from Peoria, IL to Athens, IL is easy. At 1h 19m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Peoria, IL to Athens, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Peoria, IL to Athens, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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