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Trip from Peoria, IL to Burgess, IL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 48m

Distance

79.1 mi

127 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 41m ★
6 AM
1h 49m
8 AM
2h 5m
10 AM
1h 55m
12 PM
1h 53m
3 PM
1h 55m
5 PM
2h 4m
8 PM
1h 44m

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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Downtown Burgess, IL, IL

Burgess, IL

Stéphane Tendon

Trip Overview

The drive from Peoria, IL to Burgess, IL covers 79.1 miles and takes about 1h 48m 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 Perry Avenue, Spalding Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.37 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.

Midpoint

39.5 miles from Peoria, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 48m. Total distance: 79.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 48m drive with frequent turns across 79.1 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.
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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Peoria, IL to Burgess, IL is easy. At 1h 48m 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 Burgess, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Hamilton Boulevard
Northeast Perry Avenue
Spalding Avenue
I 74 West
Galesburg
East Main Street
Public Square
West Main Street

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 Burgess, IL.

1

Start on Northeast Jefferson Avenue

85 ft · 6 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue
2

Turn right onto Hamilton Boulevard

0.3 mi · 46 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
3

Turn right onto Northeast Perry Avenue

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Northeast Perry Avenue
4

Turn left onto Spalding Avenue

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Spalding Avenue
5

Keep slight right to continue on Spalding Avenue

210 ft · 6 sec · Spalding Avenue
6

Continue on I 74 West

0.4 mi · 55 sec · I 74 West
7

Merge slight left

44 mi · 48 min
8

Take the exit slight right toward Galesburg

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Galesburg
9

Turn straight onto East Main Street

1.9 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
10

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Public Square

367 ft · 6 sec · Public Square
11

Exit the rotary onto West Main Street

2.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
12

Turn left

0.4 mi · 47 sec
13

Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

13 mi · 15 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
14

Turn right

9.8 mi · 14 min
15

Turn left

1.2 mi · 1 min
16

Turn right onto 230th Street

4.0 mi · 15 min · 230th Street
17

Turn right onto 40th Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · 40th Avenue
18

Turn left onto 233rd Street

0.1 mi · 35 sec · 233rd Street
19

Turn left onto 41st Avenue

69 ft · 3 sec · 41st Avenue
20

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 39.5 miles from Peoria, IL, or about 54m 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 17 miles or 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 39.5 miles or 54m 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 32m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Burgess, 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 79.1 miles and 1h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 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 39.5 mi from Peoria, IL · 54m into the drive

county seat of Knox County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Galesburg, IL

40 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

West Peoria, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Galesburg, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 39.5 miles from Peoria, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Burgess, IL

The final approach into Burgess, 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

$12.37 one way

$24.73 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $13.58 $27.16
premium $4.89 $15.22 $30.44
diesel $5.61 $17.46 $34.93

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 27.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 23.7 0 $8.31 $3.80
Efficient EV 19.8 0 $6.92 $3.16
EV Truck/SUV 31.6 0 $11.07 $5.06

Gas CO2

28 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (68% 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

Morning in Peoria on Thursday

Local time

10:48 AM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Burgess, IL

Morning in Burgess on Thursday

Local time

10:48 AM

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

3 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 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 Burgess, IL covers 79.1 miles and takes about 1h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hamilton Boulevard, Northeast Perry Avenue, Spalding Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.5 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 $12.37 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 Burgess, IL is easy. At 1h 48m 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 Burgess, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Peoria, IL to Burgess, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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