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Trip from Peoria, IL to Glendale Heights, IL

Drive Time

3h 3m

Distance

159 mi

256 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

23 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
2h 52m ★
6 AM
3h 4m
8 AM
3h 27m
10 AM
3h 12m
12 PM
3h 9m
3 PM
3h 13m
5 PM
3h 25m
8 PM
2h 57m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Peoria, IL to Glendale Heights, IL covers 159 miles and takes about 3h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 55, Murray Baker Bridge, Veterans Memorial Tollway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 105.3 miles on I 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.15 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

79.5 miles from Peoria, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 3h 3m highway drive covering 159 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and Murray Baker Bridge. The longest continuous stretch is about 105.3 miles on I 55.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 55 is the longest continuous segment at about 105.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and Murray Baker Bridge. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Hamilton Boulevard.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 159 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Hamilton Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 33.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 140.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Hamilton Boulevard

Turn right onto Hamilton Boulevard

Navigation decision point

6
33.4 mi into trip | ~37m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 55 North, US 51 North: Chicago

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 55 North, US 51 North: Chicago
8
140.1 mi into trip | ~2h 35m in

Take the exit toward I 355 Toll: Northwest Suburbs, Southwest Suburbs

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 269 Toward I 355 Toll: Northwest Suburbs, Southwest...
7
156.2 mi into trip | ~2h 57m in

Take the exit toward IL 64: North Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 27 Toward IL 64: North Avenue
8
156.6 mi into trip | ~2h 58m in

Keep slight left at fork toward IL 64: Glendale Heights, Carol Stream

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left / right lanes. Toward IL 64: Glendale Heights, Carol Stream

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Peoria, IL to Glendale Heights, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Southwest Suburbs along the way.

Southwest Suburbs

140.1 mi in | ~2h 35m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 55 105.3 mi 1h 55m
Murray Baker Bridge 33 mi 36m
Veterans Memorial Tollway 14.4 mi 17m
North Avenue 1.3 mi 2m
Glen Ellyn Road 0.7 mi 1m
IL 29 0.2 mi <1m
Winthrop Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Fayette Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 55 — 105.3 mi, about 1h 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Peoria, IL and Glendale Heights, IL.

1

Start on Northeast Jefferson Avenue

84 ft · 5 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue
2

Turn right onto Hamilton Boulevard

464 ft · 16 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 onto IL 29

0.2 mi · 25 sec · IL 29
Toward I 74 East, IL 29 South: Bloomington, Pekin
6

Merge onto I 74; IL 29

33 mi · 36 min · Murray Baker Bridge
7

Keep slight left at fork

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

Merge onto I 55; US 51

105 mi · 1 hr 55 min · I 55; US 51
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 269 Toward I 355 Toll: Northwest Suburbs, Southwest Suburbs Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork

1.2 mi · 2 min
Toward I 355 North: Northwest Suburbs
11

Merge onto I 355

14 mi · 17 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 55 sec
Exit 27 Toward IL 64: North Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork

338 ft · 10 sec
Toward IL 64: Glendale Heights, Carol Stream Use the left / right lanes.
14

Turn left onto IL 64

1.3 mi · 2 min · North Avenue
15

Turn slight right

413 ft · 15 sec
Use the right lane.
16

Turn straight onto Glen Ellyn Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Glen Ellyn Road
17

Turn left onto Winthrop Avenue

0.2 mi · 42 sec · Winthrop Avenue
18

Turn right onto Highland Avenue

83 ft · 3 sec · Highland Avenue
19

Arrive at destination

Highland Avenue

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 79.5 miles from Peoria, IL, or about 1h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 105.3 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 80 miles or 1h 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 79.5 miles or 1h 29m 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 25m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Glendale Heights, 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 159 miles and 3h 3m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 I 55 for about 105.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 79.5 mi from Peoria, IL · 1h 29m into the drive

Downtown Normal, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Normal, IL

80 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

Normal, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Normal, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 79.5 miles from Peoria, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 55 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 105.3 miles.

Arriving in Glendale Heights, IL

The final approach into Glendale Heights, 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 Glendale Heights, IL.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Pullman National Historical Park

Pullman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...

22 mi from route ~55 min detour Free near mile 142.5
Caution: Road Construction Near the Park
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$24.15 one way

$48.30 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 56 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $26.62 $53.25
premium $4.80 $30.02 $60.03
diesel $5.64 $35.32 $70.65

Estimated Tolls: $1.00

Veterans Memorial Tollway (14.4 mi) $1.00

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 55.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

23 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Culver's - Tesla Supercharger

East Peoria, IL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Circle K - Tesla Supercharger

Normal, IL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Normal, IL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Inwood Park

Joliet, IL

NOODOE

12 DCFC

Pontiac, IL Rechargery Relay - 1 Holiday Road,

Pontiac, IL

IONNA

10 DCFC

Hy-Vee Peoria - Tesla Supercharger

Peoria, IL

Tesla

8 DCFC

Normal, IL

Normal, IL

RIVIAN_ADVENTURE

8 DCFC

Uptown Station Parking Deck - Tesla Supercharger

Normal, IL

Tesla

8 DCFC

Tesla: 7 ChargePoint Network: 3 FORD_CHARGE: 2 Electrify America: 2 NOODOE: 2 UNIVERSAL: 1 Blink Network: 1 Non-Networked: 1 CIRCLE_K: 1 RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1 IONNA: 1 BP_PULSE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 47.7 0 $16.69 $7.63
Efficient EV 39.8 0 $13.91 $6.36
EV Truck/SUV 63.6 0 $22.26 $10.18

Gas CO2

56 kg

EV CO2

19 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Peoria, IL

Morning in Peoria on Monday

Local time

8:49 AM

CDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Glendale Heights, IL

Morning in Glendale Heights on Monday

Local time

8:49 AM

CDT

Current temp

54°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

1 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

3h 3m 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 Glendale Heights, IL covers 159 miles and takes about 3h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, Murray Baker Bridge, Veterans Memorial Tollway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 79.5 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 $24.15 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 159 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Hamilton Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 33.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 140.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Peoria, IL to Glendale Heights, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Southwest Suburbs along the way.

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