Origin
Peoria, IL
Morning in Peoria on Monday
Local time
9:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Peoria, IL to Herrin, IL
Drive Time
4h 40m
Distance
236.5 mi
381 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 28m
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6 AM
4h 41m
8 AM
5h 8m
10 AM
4h 50m
12 PM
4h 48m
3 PM
4h 52m
5 PM
5h 7m
8 PM
4h 33m
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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Herrin, IL
Vladimir Srajber
Trip Overview
The drive from Peoria, IL to Herrin, IL covers 236.5 miles and takes about 4h 40m 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 $35.92 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
118.3 miles from Peoria, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 20m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 40m drive with frequent turns across 236.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 38 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 40m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Peoria, IL to Herrin, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| 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.
Longest stretch:
Hamilton Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria, IL and Herrin, 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
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Murray Baker Bridge
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 155 South: Lincoln
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 155 South: Lincoln
8
Continue straight
32 mi
·
34 min
9
Merge slight left
30 mi
·
32 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward IL 29 South: Taylorville
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
IL 29 South: Taylorville
11
Merge slight left
1.5 mi
·
2 min
12
Continue straight
4.7 mi
·
7 min
13
Continue straight
1.3 mi
·
2 min
14
Continue straight
16 mi
·
19 min
15
Continue on North Webster Street
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
North Webster Street
16
Turn left onto West Park Street
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
West Park Street
17
Continue on State Route 29
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 29
18
Continue on N 2000 East Road
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
N 2000 East Road
19
Continue on West Washington Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Washington Street
20
Turn right onto North Poplar Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Poplar Street
21
Turn straight onto Fair Avenue
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Fair Avenue
22
Continue on County Road 2400 E
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 2400 E
23
Continue on 300 East Road
15 mi
·
17 min
·
300 East Road
24
Continue on County Road 875 East
11 mi
·
12 min
·
County Road 875 East
25
Continue on North Kennedy Boulevard
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Kennedy Boulevard
26
Turn left onto West Gallatin Street
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
·
West Gallatin Street
27
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
28
Continue on United States Highway 51
13 mi
·
15 min
·
United States Highway 51
29
Continue on 250E
10 mi
·
11 min
·
250E
30
Turn left
7.6 mi
·
8 min
31
Take the exit left
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
32
Merge slight left
24 mi
·
26 min
33
Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
33 mi
·
35 min
·
Ken Gray Expressway
34
Take the exit slight right toward Johnston City, Herrin
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Johnston City, Herrin
35
Turn right onto Herrin Road
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Herrin Road
36
Continue on East Herrin Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Herrin Street
37
Turn left onto North Park Avenue
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
North Park Avenue
38
Arrive at your destination
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 118.3 miles from Peoria, IL, or about 2h 20m 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 80 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 118.3 miles or 2h 20m 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 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Herrin, 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 236.5 miles and 4h 40m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 118.3 mi from Peoria, IL · 2h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
118 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 118.3 miles from Peoria, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Herrin, IL
The final approach into Herrin, 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 Herrin, 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
$35.92 one way
$71.84 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
83 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $39.60 | $79.20 |
| premium | $4.80 | $44.65 | $89.29 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $52.54 | $105.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 82.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 71 | 0 | $24.83 | $11.35 |
| Efficient EV | 59.1 | 0 | $20.69 | $9.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 94.6 | 1 | $33.11 | $15.14 |
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.
Destination
Herrin, IL
Morning in Herrin on Monday
Local time
9:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°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
7 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
4h 40m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Herrin, IL covers 236.5 miles and takes about 4h 40m 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 118.3 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 $35.92 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 40m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Peoria, IL to Herrin, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Peoria, IL to Herrin, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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