Origin
Peoria, IL
Evening in Peoria on Friday
Local time
6:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Peoria, IL to Avon, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
49.5 mi
80 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
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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Avon, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Peoria, IL to Avon, IL covers 49.5 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Barlow Road, West Farmington Road, IL 41 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.5 miles on West Barlow Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 49.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (10%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 17m drive with frequent turns across 49.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Barlow Road is the longest continuous segment at about 21.5 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in near IL 116 / South Griswold Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Peoria, IL to Avon, IL is easy. At 1h 17m with 10% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles (IL 116 / South Griswold Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (IL 116 / West Lincoln Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 22.6 miles (IL 116 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
2.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
IL 116 / South Griswold Street
Turn left onto IL 116 / South Griswold Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
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IL 116 / West Lincoln Avenue
Turn right onto IL 116 / West Lincoln Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
22.6 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
IL 116 / North Main Street
Turn right onto IL 116 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
44.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
IL 41
Turn left onto IL 41
Navigation decision point
4
49.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
East Wood Street
Turn left onto East Wood Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Barlow Road | 21.5 mi | 32m |
| West Farmington Road | 13.3 mi | 19m |
| IL 41 | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| West Plank Road | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| West Howett Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Southwest Jefferson Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Fort Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Harmon Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
West Barlow Road
— 21.5 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria, IL and Avon, IL.
1
Start on Northeast Jefferson Avenue
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Northeast Jefferson Avenue
2
Continue on Southwest Jefferson Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest Jefferson Avenue
3
Turn slight right onto IL 116
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Howett Street
4
Turn left onto IL 116
345 ft
·
11 sec
·
South Griswold Street
5
Turn right onto IL 116
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
West Lincoln Avenue
6
Continue on IL 116
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Harmon Highway
7
Continue on IL 116
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
West Plank Road
8
Continue on IL 116
13 mi
·
19 min
·
West Farmington Road
9
Continue on IL 78; IL 116
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Fort Street
10
Turn right onto IL 116
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
North Main Street
11
Turn left onto IL 116
22 mi
·
32 min
·
West Barlow Road
12
Turn left onto IL 41
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
IL 41
13
Turn left onto East Wood Street
37 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Wood Street
14
Arrive at destination
East Wood Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.7 mi from Peoria, IL · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.7 miles from Peoria, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Avon, IL
The final approach into Avon, 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
$7.74 one way
$15.48 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.50 | $16.99 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.53 | $19.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.93 | $21.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.20 | $2.38 |
| Efficient EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.33 | $1.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.93 | $3.17 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Avon, IL
Evening in Avon on Friday
Local time
6:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°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
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
1h 17m 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 Avon, IL covers 49.5 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Barlow Road, West Farmington Road, IL 41. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.7 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 $7.74 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 Avon, IL is easy. At 1h 17m with 10% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles (IL 116 / South Griswold Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (IL 116 / West Lincoln Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 22.6 miles (IL 116 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Peoria, IL to Avon, 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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