Origin
Peoria, IL
Evening in Peoria on Wednesday
Local time
6:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Peoria, IL to Bridgeport, IL
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
4h 32m
Distance
217.4 mi
350 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 19m
★
6 AM
4h 33m
8 AM
5h 0m
10 AM
4h 42m
12 PM
4h 40m
3 PM
4h 44m
5 PM
4h 58m
8 PM
4h 25m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Peoria, IL to Bridgeport, IL covers 217.4 miles and takes about 4h 32m 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 $33.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
108.7 miles from Peoria, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 16m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 32m drive with frequent turns across 217.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 37 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 32m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Peoria, IL to Bridgeport, 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 | — | — |
| I 57 | — | — |
| I 57 South | — | — |
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 Bridgeport, 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
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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
45 mi
·
48 min
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I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business North: Indianapolis, Decatur
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 57: Chicago, Memphis
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 57: Chicago, Memphis
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 57 South: Memphis
11
Merge slight left
47 mi
·
50 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward IL 16 East: Charleston
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
IL 16 East: Charleston
13
Turn straight onto Charleston Avenue East
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Charleston Avenue East
14
Continue on Illinois Route 16
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Illinois Route 16
15
Continue on West Lincoln Avenue
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West Lincoln Avenue
16
Turn right onto 18th Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
18th Street
17
Continue on Illinois Route 130
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Illinois Route 130
18
Continue on Route 130
10.0 mi
·
14 min
·
Route 130
19
Continue on County Road 1825 East
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 1825 East
20
Continue on County Road 1775 E
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 1775 E
21
Continue on North Haughton Highway
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Haughton Highway
22
Continue on 1700E
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
1700E
23
Continue on North Haughton Highway
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
North Haughton Highway
24
Continue on County Road 1700E
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 1700E
25
Continue on North 1250th Street
13 mi
·
19 min
·
North 1250th Street
26
Turn left onto South Van Buren Street
11 mi
·
15 min
·
South Van Buren Street
27
Continue on County Road 1100 East
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
County Road 1100 East
28
Continue on North West Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North West Street
29
Turn left onto West Butler Street
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West Butler Street
30
Turn right onto North Lincoln Avenue
482 ft
·
17 sec
·
North Lincoln Avenue
31
Turn left onto East Main Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
32
Turn left
16 mi
·
21 min
33
Turn right onto 800E
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
800E
34
Continue on Judy Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Judy Avenue
35
At the end of the road, turn right onto 5th Street
26 ft
·
7 sec
·
5th Street
36
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
North Main Street
37
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 108.7 miles from Peoria, IL, or about 2h 16m 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 48 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 108.7 miles or 2h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bridgeport, 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 217.4 miles and 4h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 108.7 mi from Peoria, IL · 2h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
109 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 48 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 108.7 miles from Peoria, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bridgeport, IL
The final approach into Bridgeport, 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 Bridgeport, 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
$33.99 one way
$67.98 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
76 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $37.32 | $74.63 |
| premium | $4.89 | $41.84 | $83.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $48.00 | $96.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 65.2 | 0 | $22.83 | $10.44 |
| Efficient EV | 54.4 | 0 | $19.02 | $8.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 87 | 1 | $30.44 | $13.91 |
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Bridgeport, IL
Evening in Bridgeport on Wednesday
Local time
6:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
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
4h 32m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Bridgeport, IL covers 217.4 miles and takes about 4h 32m 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 108.7 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 $33.99 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 32m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Peoria, IL to Bridgeport, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Peoria, IL to Bridgeport, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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