Origin
Peoria, IL
Night in Peoria on Tuesday
Local time
10:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Peoria, IL to Richmond, IL
Data updated 4 hours ago
Drive Time
44m
Distance
30.5 mi
49 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
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6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
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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Richmond, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Peoria, IL to Richmond, IL covers 30.5 miles and takes about 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 155, Murray Baker Bridge, Hopedale Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.8 miles on I 155. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.77 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
15.3 miles from Peoria, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 18m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Peoria, IL to Richmond, IL covers 30.5 miles and takes about 44m, 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 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 155 is the longest continuous segment at about 12.8 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 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Hamilton Boulevard.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 30.5 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.1 miles (Northeast Madison Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Fayette Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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Hamilton Boulevard
Turn right onto Hamilton Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Northeast Madison Avenue
Turn right onto Northeast Madison Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Fayette Street
Turn right onto Fayette Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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IL 29
Take the ramp onto IL 29 toward I 74 East, IL 29 South: Bloomington, Pekin
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 74 East, IL 29 South: Bloomington, Pek...
5
24 mi into trip
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~29m in
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Tremont Street
Turn right onto Tremont Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 155 | 12.8 mi | 13m |
| Murray Baker Bridge | 7.3 mi | 8m |
| Hopedale Road | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| County Road 700 North | 2 mi | 2m |
| Litwiller Road | 1 mi | 3m |
| Center Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Northwest Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Southeast Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 155
— 12.8 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria, IL and Richmond, IL.
1
Start on Northeast Jefferson Avenue
84 ft
·
5 sec
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Northeast Jefferson Avenue
2
Turn right onto Hamilton Boulevard
464 ft
·
16 sec
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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
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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
7.3 mi
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8 min
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Murray Baker Bridge
7
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 155 South: Lincoln
8
Continue on I 155
13 mi
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13 min
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I 155
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward IL 122 East: Hopedale
10
Turn left onto IL 122
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 700 North
11
Continue on IL 122
0.3 mi
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29 sec
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Stringtown Road
12
Turn right onto Tremont Street
361 ft
·
10 sec
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Tremont Street
13
Continue on Northwest Main Street
0.4 mi
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54 sec
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Northwest Main Street
14
Continue on CH 9
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
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Southeast Main Street
15
Continue on CH 9
0.4 mi
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38 sec
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Hopedale Road
16
Keep slight right at fork onto CH 9
3.5 mi
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4 min
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Hopedale Road
17
Turn left onto Litwiller Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
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Litwiller Road
18
Turn right onto Armindale Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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Armindale Road
19
Turn left onto Center Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Road
20
Arrive at destination
Center Road
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 15.3 miles from Peoria, IL, or about 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 12.8 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 30.5 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 15.3 miles or 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Richmond, 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 30.5 miles and 44m.
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.
The longest stretch is on I 155 for about 12.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.3 mi from Peoria, IL · 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.3 miles from Peoria, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Richmond, IL
The final approach into Richmond, 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 Richmond, 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
$4.77 one way
$9.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.24 | $10.47 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.87 | $11.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.73 | $13.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.20 | $1.46 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.27 | $1.95 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Richmond, IL
Night in Richmond on Tuesday
Local time
10:50 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
44m 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 Richmond, IL covers 30.5 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 155, Murray Baker Bridge, Hopedale Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.3 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 $4.77 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 30.5 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.1 miles (Northeast Madison Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Fayette Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Peoria, IL to Richmond, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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