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Trip from Peoria, IL to Shipman, IL

Data updated 4 hours ago

Drive Time

2h 38m

Distance

136.1 mi

219 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

30 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 28m ★
6 AM
2h 38m
8 AM
2h 59m
10 AM
2h 46m
12 PM
2h 44m
3 PM
2h 47m
5 PM
2h 58m
8 PM
2h 32m

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

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Shipman, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Peoria, IL to Shipman, IL covers 136.1 miles and takes about 2h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 55, I 155, County Road 1200 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 73.8 miles on I 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.28 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

68.1 miles from Peoria, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 2h 38m highway drive covering 136.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and I 155. The longest continuous stretch is about 73.8 miles on I 55.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 55 is the longest continuous segment at about 73.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and I 155. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Hamilton Boulevard.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 2h 38m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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 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

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...
5
40.4 mi into trip | ~45m in | I 55

Merge onto I 55

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
74.4 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in | I 55

Keep slight left at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 South: Saint Louis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

On the drive from Peoria, IL to Shipman, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Litchfield along the way.

Litchfield

114.1 mi in | ~2h 5m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 55 73.8 mi 1h 19m
I 155 31.8 mi 34m
County Road 1200 North 8.4 mi 12m
Broadway Street 8 mi 11m
Murray Baker Bridge 7.3 mi 8m
8000N 4.4 mi 6m
East Railroad Street 0.6 mi <1m
IL 29 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 55 — 73.8 mi, about 1h 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Peoria, IL and Shipman, 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

7.3 mi · 8 min · Murray Baker Bridge
7

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward I 155 South: Lincoln
8

Continue on I 155

32 mi · 34 min · I 155
9

Merge onto I 55

34 mi · 37 min · I 55
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 55

40 mi · 42 min · I 55
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
11

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 57 sec
Toward IL 16: Gillespie, Litchfield
12

Turn straight onto IL 16

8.4 mi · 12 min · County Road 1200 North
13

Turn right onto IL 16

8.0 mi · 11 min · Broadway Street
14

Turn right onto IL 16

4.4 mi · 6 min · 8000N
15

Continue on IL 16

0.6 mi · 58 sec · East Railroad Street
16

Turn right

271 ft · 12 sec
17

Arrive at 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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 68.1 miles from Peoria, IL, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.8 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 80 miles or 1h 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 68.1 miles or 1h 15m 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 2m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Shipman, 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 136.1 miles and 2h 38m.

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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 55 for about 73.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 68.1 mi from Peoria, IL · 1h 15m into the drive

city in Macon County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Decatur, IL

68 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

Decatur, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Decatur, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 68.1 miles from Peoria, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 55 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 73.8 miles.

Arriving in Shipman, IL

The final approach into Shipman, 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 Shipman, IL.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument

Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument

National Monument

In August 1908, a large White mob attacked the Black community in Springfield, Illinois. Rioters destroyed homes and businesses and lynched two men. The event led to the founding of the National Assoc...

2 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 70.4
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.28 one way

$42.56 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 48 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $23.36 $46.72
premium $4.89 $26.19 $52.38
diesel $5.61 $30.05 $60.10

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 47.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

30 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

County Market - Tesla Supercharger

Springfield, IL

Tesla

16 DCFC

Culver's - Tesla Supercharger

East Peoria, IL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Haymakers - Tesla Supercharger

Springfield, IL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Springfield, IL Rechargery Relay - S Dirksen Pkwy

Springfield, IL

IONNA

12 DCFC

Hy-Vee Peoria - Tesla Supercharger

Peoria, IL

Tesla

8 DCFC

Legacy Pointe - Tesla Supercharger

Springfield, IL

Tesla

8 DCFC

Springfield, IL

Springfield, IL

RIVIAN_ADVENTURE

8 DCFC

Edn Hotel

Peoria, IL

UNIVERSAL

4 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 6 Tesla: 5 FORD_CHARGE: 4 UNIVERSAL: 3 Non-Networked: 3 Blink Network: 2 CIRCLE_K: 2 EV Connect: 2 IONNA: 1 Electrify America: 1 RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 40.8 0 $14.29 $6.53
Efficient EV 34 0 $11.91 $5.44
EV Truck/SUV 54.4 0 $19.05 $8.71

Gas CO2

48 kg

EV CO2

16 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 data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Peoria, IL

Night in Peoria on Tuesday

Local time

10:23 PM

CDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Shipman, IL

Night in Shipman on Tuesday

Local time

10:23 PM

CDT

Current temp

56°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

2h 38m 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 Shipman, IL covers 136.1 miles and takes about 2h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, I 155, County Road 1200 North. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 68.1 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 $21.28 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 is a straightforward 2h 38m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
On the drive from Peoria, IL to Shipman, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Litchfield along the way.

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