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Trip from Peoria, IL to Sleepy Hollow, IL

Drive Time

4h 58m

Distance

249.8 mi

402 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$38

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

36 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 45m ★
6 AM
4h 58m
8 AM
5h 25m
10 AM
5h 7m
12 PM
5h 5m
3 PM
5h 9m
5 PM
5h 24m
8 PM
4h 50m

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

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Downtown Sleepy Hollow, IL, IL

Sleepy Hollow, IL

Stéphane Tendon

Trip Overview

The drive from Peoria, IL to Sleepy Hollow, IL covers 249.8 miles and takes about 4h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Ken Gray Expressway, I 155, I 55 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46.8 miles on Ken Gray Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.94 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

124.9 miles from Peoria, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 34m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 4h 58m highway drive covering 249.8 miles, with most of the trip on Ken Gray Expressway and I 155. The longest continuous stretch is about 46.8 miles on Ken Gray Expressway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ken Gray Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 46.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ken Gray Expressway and I 155. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Hamilton Boulevard.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 249.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway 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 23 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
245.4 mi into trip | ~4h 47m in

Take the exit toward IL 148

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 45 Toward IL 148

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Ken Gray Expressway 46.8 mi 50m
I 155 31.8 mi 34m
I 55 30.2 mi 32m
I 57 24.5 mi 26m
IL 29 23.3 mi 31m
300 East Road 15.1 mi 17m
United States Highway 51 13.4 mi 15m
County Road 875 East 11.1 mi 12m
Longest stretch: Ken Gray Expressway — 46.8 mi, about 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Peoria, IL and Sleepy Hollow, 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

30 mi · 32 min · I 55
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 48 sec
Toward IL 29 South: Taylorville
11

Merge onto IL 29

1.5 mi · 2 min · IL 29
12

Continue on IL 29

4.7 mi · 7 min · IL 29
Use the left lane.
13

Continue on IL 29

1.3 mi · 2 min · IL 29
Use the straight lane.
14

Continue on IL 29

16 mi · 19 min · IL 29
Use the straight lane.
15

Continue on IL 29

0.4 mi · 34 sec · North Webster Street
16

Turn left onto IL 29

5.3 mi · 7 min · West Park Street
17

Continue on IL 29

5.1 mi · 7 min · State Route 29
18

Continue on IL 29

5.4 mi · 7 min · N 2000 East Road
19

Continue on IL 29

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Washington Street
20

Turn right onto North Poplar Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Poplar Street
21

Turn straight onto US 51

0.6 mi · 2 min · Fair Avenue
22

Continue on US 51

2.0 mi · 2 min · County Road 2400 E
23

Continue on US 51

15 mi · 17 min · 300 East Road
24

Continue on US 51

11 mi · 12 min · County Road 875 East
25

Continue on US 51

1.5 mi · 1 min · North Kennedy Boulevard
26

Turn left onto US 40; US 51; IL 185

0.5 mi · 34 sec · West Gallatin Street
27

Turn right

0.1 mi · 7 sec
28

Continue on US 51

13 mi · 15 min · United States Highway 51
29

Continue on US 51

10 mi · 11 min · 250E
30

Turn left onto US 50

7.6 mi · 8 min · US 50
31

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec
32

Merge onto I 57

24 mi · 26 min · I 57
33

Keep slight right at fork onto I 57

47 mi · 50 min · Ken Gray Expressway
34

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 50 sec
Exit 45 Toward IL 148
35

Turn right onto IL 148

0.7 mi · 1 min · IL 148
36

Turn left onto IL 37

0.3 mi · 30 sec · IL 37
37

Turn right onto Lake Egypt Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Lake Egypt Road
38

Turn right onto Power Plant Road

2.1 mi · 5 min · Power Plant Road
39

Turn left onto Sleepy Hollow Lane

475 ft · 20 sec · Sleepy Hollow Lane
40

Arrive at destination

Sleepy Hollow Lane

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 124.9 miles from Peoria, IL, or about 2h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.8 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 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 124.9 miles or 2h 34m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 4m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sleepy Hollow, 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 249.8 miles and 4h 58m.

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 Ken Gray Expressway for about 46.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 124.9 mi from Peoria, IL · 2h 34m into the drive

Downtown Decatur, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Decatur, IL

125 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 124.9 miles from Peoria, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Sleepy Hollow, IL

The final approach into Sleepy Hollow, 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 Sleepy Hollow, 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...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 68.9
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$37.94 one way

$75.88 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 87 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $41.83 $83.65
premium $4.80 $47.16 $94.31
diesel $5.64 $55.50 $110.99

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$38

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$63–$88

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 87.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

36 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

Subway - Tesla Supercharger

Salem, IL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Hy-Vee Peoria - Tesla Supercharger

Peoria, IL

Tesla

8 DCFC

Legacy Pointe - Tesla Supercharger

Springfield, IL

Tesla

8 DCFC

Mach 1 Convenience Store - Tesla Supercharger

Vandalia, IL

Tesla

8 DCFC

Tesla: 10 ChargePoint Network: 6 UNIVERSAL: 4 FORD_CHARGE: 3 eVgo Network: 3 Blink Network: 2 CIRCLE_K: 2 Non-Networked: 2 Electrify America: 2 IONNA: 1 SYNERGEV: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 74.9 0 $26.23 $11.99
Efficient EV 62.5 0 $21.86 $9.99
EV Truck/SUV 99.9 1 $34.97 $15.99

Gas CO2

87 kg

EV CO2

29 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 3 days ago

Origin

Peoria, IL

Morning in Peoria on Monday

Local time

9:12 AM

CDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Sleepy Hollow, IL

Morning in Sleepy Hollow on Monday

Local time

9:12 AM

CDT

Current temp

75°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

20 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 58m 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 Sleepy Hollow, IL covers 249.8 miles and takes about 4h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ken Gray Expressway, I 155, I 55. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 124.9 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 $37.94 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 is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 249.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway 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.
The route from Peoria, IL to Sleepy Hollow, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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