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Trip from Peoria, IL to Chatsworth, IL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 43m

Distance

81.7 mi

131 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 35m ★
6 AM
1h 43m
8 AM
1h 58m
10 AM
1h 48m
12 PM
1h 47m
3 PM
1h 49m
5 PM
1h 58m
8 PM
1h 38m

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

Wikimedia Commons

Downtown Chatsworth, IL, IL

Chatsworth, IL

Stéphane Tendon

Trip Overview

The drive from Peoria, IL to Chatsworth, IL covers 81.7 miles and takes about 1h 43m 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 $12.77 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

40.8 miles from Peoria, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 43m. Total distance: 81.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 43m 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 43m drive with frequent turns across 81.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 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 Chatsworth, IL is easy. At 1h 43m 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 Chatsworth, 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 North
US 24
West Cemetery 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 Chatsworth, 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 left to continue on I 55 North, US 51 North: Chicago

1.4 mi · 2 min · I 55 North, US 51 North: Chicago
8

Merge slight left

23 mi · 24 min
9

Take the exit slight right toward US 24: Chenoa, El Paso

0.4 mi · 43 sec · US 24: Chenoa, El Paso
10

Turn right onto West Cemetery Avenue

1.5 mi · 3 min · West Cemetery Avenue
11

Continue on East 3100 North Road

6.4 mi · 8 min · East 3100 North Road
12

Continue on East 800 North Road

2.4 mi · 3 min · East 800 North Road
13

Continue on West Oak Street

2.1 mi · 4 min · West Oak Street
14

Continue on East 800 North Road

2.6 mi · 3 min · East 800 North Road
15

Continue on East 820 North Road

1.7 mi · 2 min · East 820 North Road
16

Continue on West Wabash Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Wabash Street
17

Continue on East 825 North Road

2.7 mi · 3 min · East 825 North Road
18

Continue on East 830 North Road

2.0 mi · 2 min · East 830 North Road
19

Continue on East 800 N Road

0.3 mi · 24 sec · East 800 N Road
20

Turn left onto West Walnut Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · West Walnut Street
21

Turn left onto 4th Street

272 ft · 12 sec · 4th Street
22

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 40.8 miles from Peoria, IL, or about 51m 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 18 miles or 22m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 40.8 miles or 51m 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 27m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chatsworth, 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 81.7 miles and 1h 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 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 40.8 mi from Peoria, IL · 51m into the drive

Downtown Normal, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Normal, IL

41 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

Morton, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Normal, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 40.8 miles from Peoria, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Chatsworth, IL

The final approach into Chatsworth, 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

$12.77 one way

$25.55 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $14.02 $28.05
premium $4.89 $15.72 $31.44
diesel $5.61 $18.04 $36.08

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 28.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 24.5 0 $8.58 $3.92
Efficient EV 20.4 0 $7.15 $3.27
EV Truck/SUV 32.7 0 $11.44 $5.23

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 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

Afternoon in Peoria on Thursday

Local time

4:06 PM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Chatsworth, IL

Afternoon in Chatsworth on Thursday

Local time

4:06 PM

CDT

Current temp

69°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

15 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

1h 43m 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 Chatsworth, IL covers 81.7 miles and takes about 1h 43m 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 40.8 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 $12.77 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 Chatsworth, IL is easy. At 1h 43m 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 Chatsworth, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Peoria, IL to Chatsworth, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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