The drive from Peoria, IL to Saint Anne, IL covers 126.7 miles and takes about 2h 44m 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 55, I 57 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 33 miles on Murray Baker Bridge.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.81 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
63.4 miles from Peoria, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 14m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 44m. Total distance: 126.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Peoria, IL to Saint Anne, IL covers 126.7 miles and takes about 2h 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 31 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?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Hamilton Boulevard.
Driving Effort5/10
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 126.7 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.3 miles (IL 29): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 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
5
0.3 mi into trip|~0m in|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...
6
33.4 mi into trip|~37m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 55 North, US 51 North: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 55 North, US 51 North: Chicago
5
34.8 mi into trip|~40m in|I 55; US 51
Merge onto I 55; US 51
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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 Saint Anne, IL, road signs point toward El Paso and Chebanse.
El Paso
57.9 mi in|~1h 4m
Chebanse
115.3 mi in|~2h 23m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Murray Baker Bridge
33 mi
36m
I 55
23 mi
24m
I 57
18.3 mi
19m
East 800 N Road
16.3 mi
23m
East 3100 North Road
6.4 mi
8m
County Highway 37
5.7 mi
10m
East 800 North Road
5 mi
6m
East 825 North Road
2.7 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Murray Baker Bridge
— 33 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria, IL and Saint Anne, 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 left at fork
1.4 mi·2 min
Toward I 55 North, US 51 North: Chicago
8
Merge onto I 55; US 51
23 mi·24 min·I 55; US 51
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi·43 sec
Toward US 24: Chenoa, El Paso
10
Turn right onto US 24
1.5 mi·3 min·West Cemetery Avenue
11
Continue on US 24
6.4 mi·8 min·East 3100 North Road
12
Continue on US 24
2.4 mi·3 min·East 800 North Road
13
Continue on US 24
2.1 mi·4 min·West Oak Street
14
Continue on US 24
2.6 mi·3 min·East 800 North Road
15
Continue on US 24
1.7 mi·2 min·East 820 North Road
16
Continue on US 24
0.7 mi·1 min·West Wabash Street
17
Continue on US 24
2.7 mi·3 min·East 825 North Road
18
Continue on US 24
2.0 mi·2 min·East 830 North Road
19
Continue on US 24
16 mi·23 min·East 800 N Road
20
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward I-57 North: Kankakee
21
Merge onto I 57
18 mi·19 min·I 57
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Exit 302Toward Chebanse
23
Turn right onto Chebanse Road
0.5 mi·48 sec·Chebanse Road
24
Continue on CH 37
2.5 mi·4 min·West 8000 South Road
25
At end of road, turn left onto CH 37
0.3 mi·28 sec·South 1000 East Road
26
Turn right onto CH 37
1.1 mi·1 min·East 7750S Road
27
Continue on CH 37
5.7 mi·10 min·County Highway 37
28
Turn left onto IL 1
0.4 mi·32 sec·E 7000S Road
29
Continue on CH 23
0.5 mi·1 min·West Guertin Street
30
Turn left onto South Chicago Avenue
0.3 mi·1 min·South Chicago Avenue
31
Arrive at destination
South Chicago Avenue
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 63.4 miles from Peoria, IL, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33 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 28 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.4 miles or 1h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint Anne, 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 126.7 miles and 2h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 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 Murray Baker Bridge for about 33 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 63.4 mi from Peoria, IL
· 1h 14m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.81 one way
$39.62 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg44 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$21.75
$43.50
premium
$4.89
$24.38
$48.76
diesel
$5.61
$27.97
$55.95
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
38
0
$13.30
$6.08
Efficient EV
31.7
0
$11.09
$5.07
EV Truck/SUV
50.7
0
$17.74
$8.11
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (66% 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 17, 2026
Origin
Peoria, IL
Evening
in Peoria on Friday
Local time
5:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 12 to 17 mph35% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:47AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:47AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Destination
Saint Anne, IL
Evening
in Saint Anne on Friday
Local time
5:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
El Paso, IL
63 mi in
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
13 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 44m 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 Saint Anne, IL covers 126.7 miles and takes about 2h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Murray Baker Bridge, I 55, I 57. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 63.4 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 $19.81 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 126.7 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.3 miles (IL 29): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Peoria, IL and Saint Anne, IL, road signs point toward El Paso and Chebanse.
