The drive from Peoria, IL to Marion, IL covers 213.9 miles and takes about 4h 29m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 74, I 57, Murray Baker Bridge for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 51.8 miles on I 74.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.44 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
107 miles from Peoria, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 56m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 29m. Total distance: 213.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Peoria, IL to Marion, IL covers 213.9 miles and takes about 4h 29m, 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 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 74 is the longest continuous segment at about 51.8 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 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Hamilton Boulevard.
Driving Effort6/10
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 213.9 miles you will encounter 14 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 33.4 miles (I 74): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40 miles (I 74; US 51): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 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|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
85.3 mi into trip|~1h 33m in
Take the exit toward I 57: Chicago, Memphis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 179
Toward I 57: Chicago, Memphis
6
85.6 mi into trip|~1h 33m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 57 South: Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 179
Toward I 57 South: Memphis
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 Marion, IL, road signs point toward Indianapolis, Decatur and Memphis.
Indianapolis
33.4 mi in|~37m|via I 74
Decatur
40 mi in|~44m|via I 74; US 51
Memphis
85.3 mi in|~1h 33m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 74
51.8 mi
55m
I 57
47.2 mi
50m
Murray Baker Bridge
33 mi
36m
North 1250th Street
13.3 mi
19m
County Road 1150
12.3 mi
16m
South Van Buren Street
11 mi
15m
Route 130
10 mi
14m
County Road 1100 East
6.7 mi
9m
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 51.8 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria, IL and Marion, 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
45 mi·48 min·I 74; US 51
Toward I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business North: Indianapolis, Decatur
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi·35 sec
Exit 179Toward I 57: Chicago, Memphis
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi·50 sec
Exit 179Toward I 57 South: Memphis
11
Merge onto I 57
47 mi·50 min·I 57
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·47 sec
Exit 190AToward IL 16 East: Charleston
13
Turn straight onto IL 16
0.7 mi·1 min·Charleston Avenue East
14
Continue on IL 16
6.0 mi·8 min·Illinois Route 16
15
Continue on IL 16
1.8 mi·2 min·West Lincoln Avenue
16
Turn right onto IL 130
1.6 mi·2 min·18th Street
17
Continue on IL 130
0.8 mi·1 min·Illinois Route 130
18
Continue on IL 130
10.0 mi·14 min·Route 130
19
Continue on IL 130
2.0 mi·2 min·County Road 1825 East
20
Continue on IL 130
0.8 mi·1 min·County Road 1775 E
21
Continue on IL 130
0.4 mi·32 sec·North Haughton Highway
22
Continue on IL 130
1.3 mi·1 min·1700E
23
Continue on IL 130
4.0 mi·5 min·North Haughton Highway
24
Continue on IL 130
2.1 mi·3 min·County Road 1700E
25
Continue on IL 130
13 mi·19 min·North 1250th Street
26
Turn left onto IL 130
11 mi·15 min·South Van Buren Street
27
Continue on IL 130
6.7 mi·9 min·County Road 1100 East
28
Continue on IL 130
2.5 mi·4 min·North West Street
29
Continue on IL 130
12 mi·16 min·County Road 1150
Use the straight lane.
30
Turn right onto 2050N
2.9 mi·11 min·2050N
31
Arrive at destination
2050N
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 107 miles from Peoria, IL, or about 1h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.8 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 47 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107 miles or 1h 56m 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 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Marion, 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 213.9 miles and 4h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 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 74 for about 51.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 107 mi from Peoria, IL
· 1h 56m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.44 one way
$66.88 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg75 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$36.72
$73.43
premium
$4.89
$41.16
$82.33
diesel
$5.61
$47.23
$94.45
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
37 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Champaign, Illinois
Other
1 DCFC
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Bloomington, Illinois
Other
1 DCFC
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
East Peoria, Illinois
Other
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
East Peoria, Illinois
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Normal, Illinois
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Champaign, Illinois
Tesla
1 DCFC
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
East Peoria, Illinois
Other
1 DCFC
Tesla Destination Charger
Champaign, Illinois
Tesla Destination
1 DCFC
ChargePoint: 12
Other: 11
Tesla Destination: 4
Tesla: 3
Blink: 3
EV Connect: 2
Electrify America: 1
Shell Recharge: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
64.2
0
$22.46
$10.27
Efficient EV
53.5
0
$18.72
$8.56
EV Truck/SUV
85.6
1
$29.95
$13.69
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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 15, 2026
Origin
Peoria, IL
Night
in Peoria on Thursday
Local time
9:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Marion, IL
Night
in Marion on Thursday
Local time
9:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°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 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 29m 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 Marion, IL covers 213.9 miles and takes about 4h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 74, I 57, Murray Baker Bridge. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 107 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 $33.44 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 213.9 miles you will encounter 14 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 33.4 miles (I 74): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40 miles (I 74; US 51): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Peoria, IL and Marion, IL, road signs point toward Indianapolis, Decatur and Memphis.
