Origin
Peoria, IL
Night in Peoria on Tuesday
Local time
10:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Peoria, IL to Barry, IL
Data updated 5 hours ago
Drive Time
2h 48m
Distance
152.9 mi
246 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 38m
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6 AM
2h 49m
8 AM
3h 10m
10 AM
2h 56m
12 PM
2h 54m
3 PM
2h 57m
5 PM
3h 9m
8 PM
2h 42m
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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Barry, IL
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Trip Overview
This 152.9-mile drive from Peoria, IL to Barry, IL is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 48 minutes. You'll be spending 94% of your time on highways, making it a straightforward, focused journey. The estimated fuel cost for this Midwest to Midwest transit is around $24. Given the relatively short duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single day's travel, allowing for flexibility in your departure and arrival times. It's a practical option for getting from point A to point B efficiently.
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
76.4 miles from Peoria, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience on this trip, with the vast majority of your travel occurring on interstates. The drive profile is predominantly highway, meaning you'll encounter higher speeds and fewer local road interruptions. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch at 77.3 miles on I 72, offering a substantial period of consistent driving. While largely interstate, the route utilizes a combination of I-72, I-55, and I-155, providing some variety in the highway segments you'll navigate. This ensures a dynamic, though still primarily fast-paced, journey.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 72 is the longest continuous segment at about 77.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 72 and I 55. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Hamilton Boulevard.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 48m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Hamilton Boulevard
Turn right onto Hamilton Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Fayette Street
Turn right onto Fayette Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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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...
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40.4 mi into trip
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~45m in
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I 55
Merge onto I 55
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
74.4 mi into trip
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~1h 22m in
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I 72; US 36
Keep slight right at fork onto I 72; US 36 toward I 72 West, US 36 West: Jacksonville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 72 West, US 36 West: Jacksonville
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 72 | 77.3 mi | 1h 22m |
| I 55 | 34 mi | 37m |
| I 155 | 31.8 mi | 34m |
| Murray Baker Bridge | 7.3 mi | 8m |
| Rodgers Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| County Highway 4 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| IL 29 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Fayette Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 72
— 77.3 mi, about 1h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria, IL and Barry, IL.
1
Start on Northeast Jefferson Avenue
84 ft
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5 sec
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Northeast Jefferson Avenue
2
Turn right onto Hamilton Boulevard
464 ft
·
16 sec
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Hamilton Boulevard
3
Turn right onto Northeast Madison Avenue
449 ft
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16 sec
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Northeast Madison Avenue
4
Turn right onto Fayette Street
469 ft
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15 sec
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Fayette Street
5
Take the ramp onto IL 29
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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IL 29
Toward I 74 East, IL 29 South: Bloomington, Pekin
6
Merge onto I 74; IL 29
7.3 mi
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8 min
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Murray Baker Bridge
7
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 155 South: Lincoln
8
Continue on I 155
32 mi
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34 min
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I 155
9
Merge onto I 55
34 mi
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37 min
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I 55
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 72; US 36
77 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
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I 72; US 36
Toward I 72 West, US 36 West: Jacksonville
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
Toward Barry
12
Turn left onto Township Road 1745E
409 ft
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11 sec
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Township Road 1745E
13
Continue on County Highway 4
0.2 mi
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32 sec
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County Highway 4
14
Continue on Rodgers Street
0.5 mi
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1 min
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Rodgers Street
15
Arrive at destination
Rodgers Street
Trip Plan
For this efficient 2 hour and 48 minute drive, flexibility is your best friend. Consider an early morning departure to maximize your time at your destination or a mid-morning start to ease into the day. With only one planned stop suggested, you can easily manage your breaks, perhaps utilizing one of the service areas along I-72 during that 77.3-mile stretch. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the $24 estimate is based on current averages, and it's always wise to top off before embarking on longer highway segments. A good tip for this route is to familiarize yourself with the specific interchanges for I-55 and I-155, as these transitions will mark key points in your journey.
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 76.4 miles from Peoria, IL, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 77.3 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 80 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.4 miles or 1h 25m 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Barry, 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 152.9 miles and 2h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 72 for about 77.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 76.4 mi from Peoria, IL · 1h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
76 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 76.4 miles from Peoria, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 72 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 77.3 miles.
Arriving in Barry, IL
The final approach into Barry, 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 Barry, IL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.90 one way
$47.81 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
54 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $26.25 | $52.49 |
| premium | $4.89 | $29.42 | $58.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $33.76 | $67.52 |
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: 53.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 45.9 | 0 | $16.05 | $7.34 |
| Efficient EV | 38.2 | 0 | $13.38 | $6.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 61.2 | 0 | $21.41 | $9.79 |
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (66% 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
Barry, IL
Night in Barry on Tuesday
Local time
10:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°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
4 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 48m 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 Barry, IL covers 152.9 miles and takes about 2h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 72, I 55, I 155. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 76.4 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 $23.90 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 straightforward 2h 48m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
The route from Peoria, IL to Barry, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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