Origin
Peoria, IL
Evening in Peoria on Sunday
Local time
6:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Peoria, IL to Pana, IL
Drive Time
2h 16m
Distance
111.2 mi
179 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 7m
★
6 AM
2h 17m
8 AM
2h 36m
10 AM
2h 24m
12 PM
2h 22m
3 PM
2h 24m
5 PM
2h 35m
8 PM
2h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pana, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Peoria, IL to Pana, IL covers 111.2 miles and takes about 2h 16m 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 $16.89 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
55.6 miles from Peoria, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 16m drive with frequent turns across 111.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Peoria, IL to Pana, IL is easy. At 2h 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Peoria, IL to Pana, 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 Pana, 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
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
West Washington Street
20
Turn right onto North State Street
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
North State Street
21
Turn left onto West 2nd Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West 2nd Street
22
Arrive at your destination
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 55.6 miles from Peoria, IL, or about 1h 8m 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 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.6 miles or 1h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pana, 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.
+
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 111.2 miles and 2h 16m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 55.6 mi from Peoria, IL · 1h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
56 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 55.6 miles from Peoria, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Pana, IL
The final approach into Pana, 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 Pana, 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
$16.89 one way
$33.78 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $18.62 | $37.24 |
| premium | $4.80 | $20.99 | $41.98 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $24.70 | $49.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.4 | 0 | $11.68 | $5.34 |
| Efficient EV | 27.8 | 0 | $9.73 | $4.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44.5 | 0 | $15.57 | $7.12 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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
Pana, IL
Evening in Pana on Sunday
Local time
6:45 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 16m 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 Pana, IL covers 111.2 miles and takes about 2h 16m 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 55.6 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 $16.89 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.
The drive from Peoria, IL to Pana, IL is easy. At 2h 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Peoria, IL to Pana, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Peoria, IL to Pana, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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