Origin
Peoria, IL
Evening in Peoria on Thursday
Local time
7:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Peoria, IL to Georgetown, IL
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
2h 52m
Distance
123.9 mi
199 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 41m
★
6 AM
2h 52m
8 AM
3h 14m
10 AM
3h 0m
12 PM
2h 58m
3 PM
3h 1m
5 PM
3h 13m
8 PM
2h 46m
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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Georgetown, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Trip Overview
The drive from Peoria, IL to Georgetown, IL covers 123.9 miles and takes about 2h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on County Road 2050 E, US 52, County Road 1400 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.3 miles on County Road 2050 E. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.37 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
61.9 miles from Peoria, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 52m. Total distance: 123.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Peoria, IL to Georgetown, IL covers 123.9 miles and takes about 2h 52m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
County Road 2050 E is the longest continuous segment at about 27.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Hamilton Boulevard.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 123.9 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (Hamilton Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Northeast Adams Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Hamilton Boulevard
Turn left onto Hamilton Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Northeast Adams Street
Turn left onto Northeast Adams Street
Navigation decision point
6
10.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
53.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 West: Davenport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 80 West: Davenport
6
58.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward IL 26: Princeton, Dixon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 56
Toward IL 26: Princeton, Dixon
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Peoria, IL to Georgetown, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Dixon along the way.
Dixon
58.9 mi in
|
~1h 13m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Road 2050 E | 27.3 mi | 41m |
| US 52 | 22.8 mi | 34m |
| County Road 1400 East | 17.8 mi | 20m |
| South 4th Street | 9.1 mi | 10m |
| I 180 | 8.9 mi | 9m |
| North Galena Road | 7.6 mi | 11m |
| 2050 East Street | 7.3 mi | 10m |
| North State Route 29 | 6.1 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
County Road 2050 E
— 27.3 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria, IL and Georgetown, IL.
1
Start on Northeast Jefferson Avenue
84 ft
·
8 sec
·
Northeast Jefferson Avenue
2
Turn left onto Hamilton Boulevard
466 ft
·
20 sec
·
Hamilton Boulevard
3
Turn left onto Northeast Adams Street
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Northeast Adams Street
4
Continue on IL 29
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Northeast Adams Street
5
Continue on IL 29
7.1 mi
·
10 min
·
North Galena Road
6
Keep slight left at fork
321 ft
·
4 sec
7
Keep slight right at fork
148 ft
·
2 sec
8
Continue on IL 29
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
North Galena Road
9
Continue on IL 29
6.1 mi
·
7 min
·
North State Route 29
10
Continue on IL 29
9.1 mi
·
10 min
·
South 4th Street
11
Continue on IL 29
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Railroad Street
12
Continue on IL 29
18 mi
·
20 min
·
County Road 1400 East
13
Merge onto I 180
8.9 mi
·
9 min
·
I 180
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 80 West: Davenport
15
Merge onto I 80
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
I 80
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 56
Toward IL 26: Princeton, Dixon
17
Turn right onto IL 26
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
18
Continue on IL 26
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 2010 East
19
Continue on IL 26
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
2050 East Street
20
Continue on IL 26
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
21
Continue on IL 26
27 mi
·
41 min
·
County Road 2050 E
22
Continue on US 52; IL 26
23 mi
·
34 min
·
US 52; IL 26
23
Turn right onto IL 73
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
South Broad Street
24
Turn right onto Georgetown Road
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
Georgetown Road
25
Arrive at destination
Georgetown Road
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 61.9 miles from Peoria, IL, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27.3 miles.
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 27 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.9 miles or 1h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Georgetown, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
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 123.9 miles and 2h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 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.
The longest stretch is on County Road 2050 E for about 27.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 61.9 mi from Peoria, IL · 1h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
62 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 61.9 miles from Peoria, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Georgetown, IL
The final approach into Georgetown, 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 Georgetown, 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
$19.37 one way
$38.74 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $21.27 | $42.54 |
| premium | $4.89 | $23.84 | $47.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.36 | $54.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.2 | 0 | $13.01 | $5.95 |
| Efficient EV | 31 | 0 | $10.84 | $4.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.6 | 0 | $17.35 | $7.93 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Georgetown, IL
Evening in Georgetown on Thursday
Local time
7:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Washburn, IL
62 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
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
2h 52m 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 Georgetown, IL covers 123.9 miles and takes about 2h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are County Road 2050 E, US 52, County Road 1400 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 61.9 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 $19.37 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 123.9 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (Hamilton Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Northeast Adams Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Peoria, IL to Georgetown, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Dixon along the way.
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