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Trip from Peoria, IL to Bement, IL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 51m

Distance

91.9 mi

148 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 43m ★
6 AM
1h 51m
8 AM
2h 8m
10 AM
1h 57m
12 PM
1h 55m
3 PM
1h 58m
5 PM
2h 7m
8 PM
1h 46m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Peoria, IL, IL

Peoria, IL

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village in Piatt County, Illinois, United States

Bement, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Peoria, IL to Bement, IL covers 91.9 miles and takes about 1h 51m 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 $14.37 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.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

45.9 miles from Peoria, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 51m drive with frequent turns across 91.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Peoria, IL to Bement, IL is easy. At 1h 51m 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 Bement, 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 55 South
IL 54
East Clinton Avenue

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 Bement, 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

33 mi · 36 min · Murray Baker Bridge
7

Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South, I 74 East, US 51 South: Saint Louis, Indianapolis

6.6 mi · 7 min · I 55 South, I 74 East, US 51 South: Saint Louis, Indianapolis
8

Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business North: Indianapolis, Decatur

26 mi · 27 min · I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business North: Indianapolis, Decatur
9

Take the exit slight right toward IL 54: Farmer City, Gibson City

0.3 mi · 39 sec · IL 54: Farmer City, Gibson City
10

Keep slight right to continue on East Clinton Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · East Clinton Avenue
11

Turn left onto South Main Street

0.3 mi · 42 sec · South Main Street
12

Continue on Royal Road

2.9 mi · 4 min · Royal Road
13

Continue on County Highway 5

0.8 mi · 1 min · County Highway 5
14

Continue on North 525 East Road

3.0 mi · 4 min · North 525 East Road
15

Continue on North 550 East Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · North 550 East Road
16

Turn right onto County Road 2300 North

0.3 mi · 32 sec · County Road 2300 North
17

Turn left onto North Highway Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Highway Avenue
18

Continue on North 525 East Road

1.7 mi · 2 min · North 525 East Road
19

Turn straight onto County Highway 5

3.1 mi · 4 min · County Highway 5
20

Turn straight onto Deland Monticello Road

0.6 mi · 50 sec · Deland Monticello Road
21

Continue straight

1.1 mi · 1 min
22

Continue on East 1700 North Road

0.2 mi · 19 sec · East 1700 North Road
23

Turn straight onto West Bridge Street

0.5 mi · 51 sec · West Bridge Street
24

Continue on West Brige Street

0.1 mi · 11 sec · West Brige Street
25

Continue on West Center Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Center Street
26

Continue on West Bridge Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · West Bridge Street
27

Turn straight onto West Center Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · West Center Street
28

Turn right onto North Market Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · North Market Street
29

Continue on Macon Street

6.1 mi · 8 min · Macon Street
30

Arrive at your destination

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 45.9 miles from Peoria, IL, or about 55m into the drive.

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 20 miles or 24m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 45.9 miles or 55m 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 31m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bement, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Peoria, IL

This is one driving day of about 91.9 miles and 1h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Peoria, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 45.9 mi from Peoria, IL · 55m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bloomington, IL

46 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

Danvers, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bloomington, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 45.9 miles from Peoria, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Bement, IL

The final approach into Bement, 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

$14.37 one way

$28.74 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $15.77 $31.55
premium $4.89 $17.69 $35.37
diesel $5.61 $20.29 $40.58

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27.6 0 $9.65 $4.41
Efficient EV 23 0 $8.04 $3.68
EV Truck/SUV 36.8 0 $12.87 $5.88

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Peoria, IL

Night in Peoria on Wednesday

Local time

10:57 PM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bement, IL

Night in Bement on Wednesday

Local time

10:57 PM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

52°F

Bloomington, IL

46 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 51m 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 Bement, IL covers 91.9 miles and takes about 1h 51m 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 45.9 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 $14.37 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 Bement, IL is easy. At 1h 51m 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 Bement, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Peoria, IL to Bement, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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