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Trip from Peoria, IL to Heyworth, IL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 1m

Distance

51.9 mi

83 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 56m ★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 58m

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

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Heyworth, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Peoria, IL to Heyworth, IL covers 51.9 miles and takes about 1h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Murray Baker Bridge, I 74, North 1450 East Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 33 miles on Murray Baker Bridge. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.11 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 51.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (18%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 1m drive with frequent turns across 51.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Murray Baker Bridge is the longest continuous segment at about 33 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 5/10

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 51.9 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 0.2 miles (Fayette Street): Navigation decision point; at 33.4 miles (I 74): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 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

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Fayette Street

Turn right onto Fayette Street

Navigation decision point

6
33.4 mi into trip | ~37m in | I 74

Keep slight right at fork onto I 74 toward I 55 South, I 74 East, US 51 South: Saint Louis, Indianapolis

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

Toward I 55 South, I 74 East, US 51 South: Sain...
6
40 mi into trip | ~44m in | I 74; US 51

Keep slight left at fork onto I 74; US 51 toward I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business North: Indianapolis, Decatur

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

Toward I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business N...
6
42.1 mi into trip | ~46m in | US 51

Take the exit onto US 51 toward US 51 South, US 51 Business North: Decatur, Bloomington

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

Exit 135 Toward US 51 South, US 51 Business North: Decat...

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Peoria, IL and Heyworth, IL, road signs point toward Indianapolis, Decatur and Bloomington.

Indianapolis

33.4 mi in | ~37m | via I 74

Decatur

40 mi in | ~44m | via I 74; US 51

Bloomington

42.1 mi in | ~46m | via US 51

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Murray Baker Bridge 33 mi 36m
I 74 8.6 mi 9m
North 1450 East Road 8.1 mi 10m
West Cleveland Street 0.8 mi 2m
US 51 0.3 mi <1m
IL 29 0.2 mi <1m
East 200 North Road 0.2 mi <1m
Emery Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Murray Baker Bridge — 33 mi, about 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Peoria, IL and Heyworth, 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 right at fork onto I 74

6.6 mi · 7 min · I 74
Toward I 55 South, I 74 East, US 51 South: Saint Louis, Indianapolis
8

Keep slight left at fork onto I 74; US 51

2.1 mi · 2 min · I 74; US 51
Toward I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business North: Indianapolis, Decatur
9

Take the exit onto US 51

0.3 mi · 39 sec · US 51
Exit 135 Toward US 51 South, US 51 Business North: Decatur, Bloomington
10

Continue on US 51

8.1 mi · 10 min · North 1450 East Road
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 59 sec
Toward US 136: Heyworth, McLean
12

Turn left onto US 136

0.2 mi · 15 sec · East 200 North Road
13

Continue on West Cleveland Street

0.8 mi · 2 min · West Cleveland Street
14

Turn left onto Emery Street

501 ft · 21 sec · Emery Street
15

Arrive at destination

Emery Street

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 25.9 mi from Peoria, IL · 29m into the drive

Downtown Danvers, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Danvers, IL

26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Danvers, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 25.9 miles from Peoria, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Heyworth, IL

The final approach into Heyworth, 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

$8.11 one way

$16.23 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $8.91 $17.82
premium $4.89 $9.99 $19.98
diesel $5.61 $11.46 $22.92

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.6 0 $5.45 $2.49
Efficient EV 13 0 $4.54 $2.08
EV Truck/SUV 20.8 0 $7.27 $3.32

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Peoria, IL

Morning in Peoria on Saturday

Local time

7:27 AM

CDT

Current temp

43°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

NW 13 mph 16% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 5:27AM CDT until April 19 at 9:24PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 5:27AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Destination

Heyworth, IL

Morning in Heyworth on Saturday

Local time

7:27 AM

CDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

74°F

Danvers, IL

26 mi in

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

10 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 1m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Heyworth, IL covers 51.9 miles and takes about 1h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Murray Baker Bridge, I 74, North 1450 East Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 25.9 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 $8.11 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.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.9 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 0.2 miles (Fayette Street): Navigation decision point; at 33.4 miles (I 74): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Between Peoria, IL and Heyworth, IL, road signs point toward Indianapolis, Decatur and Bloomington.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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