Origin
Peoria, IL
Evening in Peoria on Thursday
Local time
5:12 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Peoria, IL to Bishop, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
59m
Distance
34.2 mi
55 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
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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Bishop, IL
Jan van der Wolf
Trip Overview
The drive from Peoria, IL to Bishop, IL covers 34.2 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Manito Road, US 24, North 2nd Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.5 miles on East Manito Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 34.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (21%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 59m drive with frequent turns across 34.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Manito Road is the longest continuous segment at about 18.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in near South Western Avenue.
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 34.2 miles you will encounter 6 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: at 2.4 miles (South Western Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 34 miles: Navigation decision point; at 34.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
South Western Avenue
Turn left onto South Western Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
34 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
34.1 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
34.1 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
North Bishop Road
Turn left onto North Bishop Road
Navigation decision point
5
34.2 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Manito Road | 18.5 mi | 34m |
| US 24 | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| North 2nd Street | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Southwest Jefferson Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| IL 9 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Southwest Adams Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| North Adams Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
East Manito Road
— 18.5 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria, IL and Bishop, IL.
1
Start on Northeast Jefferson Avenue
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Northeast Jefferson Avenue
2
Continue on Southwest Jefferson Avenue
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Southwest Jefferson Avenue
3
Turn left onto South Western Avenue
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
South Western Avenue
4
Turn right onto Southwest Adams Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Adams Street
5
Continue on Southwest Adams Street
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
Southwest Adams Street
6
Continue on US 24
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
US 24
7
Turn left
177 ft
·
8 sec
8
Continue on IL 9
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
IL 9
9
Turn right onto IL 9; IL 29
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
North 2nd Street
10
Turn right onto East Manito Road
12 mi
·
19 min
·
East Manito Road
11
Continue on Hwy Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Hwy Boulevard
12
Continue on North Adams Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North Adams Street
13
Continue on East Manito Road
3.6 mi
·
8 min
·
East Manito Road
14
Continue on North Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
15
Continue on East Manito Road
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
East Manito Road
16
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
17
Keep slight left at fork
61 ft
·
4 sec
18
Turn left onto North Bishop Road
352 ft
·
15 sec
·
North Bishop Road
19
Keep slight left at fork
64 ft
·
2 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.1 mi from Peoria, IL · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.1 miles from Peoria, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bishop, IL
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Bishop, IL if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.35 one way
$10.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.87 | $11.74 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.58 | $13.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.55 | $15.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.59 | $1.64 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $2.99 | $1.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.79 | $2.19 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Bishop, IL
Evening in Bishop on Thursday
Local time
5:12 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
59m 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 Bishop, IL covers 34.2 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Manito Road, US 24, North 2nd Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.1 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 $5.35 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 34.2 miles you will encounter 6 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles (South Western Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 34 miles: Navigation decision point; at 34.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Peoria, IL to Bishop, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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