Drive Time
4h 44m
Distance
238.6 mi
384 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
The drive from Peoria, IL to Energy, IL covers 238.6 miles and takes about 4h 44m 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 $35.42 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
119.3 miles from Peoria, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 22m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 44m drive with frequent turns across 238.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Very easy — mostly straight driving
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 44m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Peoria, IL to Energy, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northeast Madison Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fayette Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 74 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Murray Baker Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 155 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| IL 29 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Webster Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria, IL and Energy, IL.
Start on Northeast Jefferson Avenue
Turn right onto Hamilton Boulevard
Turn right onto Northeast Madison Avenue
Turn right onto Fayette Street
Take the ramp straight toward I 74 East, IL 29 South: Bloomington, Pekin
Merge slight left onto Murray Baker Bridge
Take the exit slight right toward I 155 South: Lincoln
Continue straight
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward IL 29 South: Taylorville
Merge slight left
Continue straight
Continue straight
Continue straight
Continue on North Webster Street
Turn left onto West Park Street
Continue on State Route 29
Continue on N 2000 East Road
Continue on West Washington Street
Turn right onto North Poplar Street
Turn straight onto Fair Avenue
Continue on County Road 2400 E
Continue on 300 East Road
Continue on County Road 875 East
Continue on North Kennedy Boulevard
Turn left onto West Gallatin Street
Turn right
Continue on United States Highway 51
Continue on 250E
Turn left
Take the exit left
Merge slight left
Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward Johnston City, Herrin
Turn right onto Herrin Road
Continue on East Herrin Street
Turn left onto North Park Avenue
Continue on North Pershing Street
Turn right onto West College Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 119.3 miles or 2h 22m 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 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Energy, IL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Peoria, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 238.6 miles and 4h 44m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 119.3 mi from Peoria, IL · 2h 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
119 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 119.3 miles from Peoria, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Energy, 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 Energy, IL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$35.42 one way
$70.85 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $39.95 | $79.90 |
| premium | $4.65 | $43.72 | $87.44 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $49.82 | $99.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 83.5 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 71.6 | 0 | $25.05 | $11.45 |
| Efficient EV | 59.7 | 0 | $20.88 | $9.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 95.4 | 1 | $33.40 | $15.27 |
Gas CO2
83 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (66% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Peoria on Saturday
Local time
12:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Energy on Saturday
Local time
12:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
55°F
Decatur, IL
119 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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