Origin
Princeville, IL
Night in Princeville on Friday
Local time
9:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Princeville, IL to Peoria, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
24.5 mi
39 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Princeville, IL
Arnold Nagy
Peoria, IL
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward transit in the Midwest, the 24.5-mile journey from Princeville to Peoria is an ideal day trip. Spanning just 40 minutes, this drive is highly efficient for those who need to get between the two Illinois locations without any fuss. You will primarily navigate via IL 90, I-74, and North Orange Prairie Road, making it a very manageable commitment. With a modest fuel budget of $4, you can easily handle this trip in a single afternoon. Because of the short duration, there is no need to plan for overnight stays, allowing you to focus your time on your destination. It is a practical, no-nonsense route that gets you where you need to be with minimal overhead.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 24.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 81% of this 24.5-mile trip takes place on major roads. The drive begins with a 12.3-mile stretch on IL 90, which serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of the journey. As you transition from the local roads onto I-74, the pace of the drive picks up significantly. You will find that the route moves quickly, shifting from rural surroundings into the more developed infrastructure approaching Peoria. Staying alert is key, as the mix of highway speeds and local road segments requires you to adjust your driving style as you progress through the 40-minute duration.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
IL 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 12.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on IL 90 and I 74. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near IL 90; IL 91.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 24.5 miles you will encounter 7 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 (IL 90; IL 91): Navigation decision point; at 15.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 17.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
IL 90; IL 91
Turn left onto IL 90; IL 91
Navigation decision point
4
15.1 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward IL 6 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward IL 6 South
4
17.6 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward I 74 East: Peoria
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 74 East: Peoria
4
23.4 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward IL 40 South: Downtown Peoria
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward IL 40 South: Downtown Peoria
4
24.4 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
Northeast Jefferson Avenue
Turn right onto Northeast Jefferson Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IL 90 | 12.3 mi | 21m |
| I 74 | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| North Orange Prairie Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| IL 6 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Fayette Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West War Memorial Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| I 474 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Northeast Jefferson Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
IL 90
— 12.3 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Princeville, IL and Peoria, IL.
1
Start on IL 91
141 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Santa Fe Avenue
2
Turn left onto IL 90; IL 91
12 mi
·
21 min
·
IL 90; IL 91
3
Continue on North Orange Prairie Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
North Orange Prairie Road
4
Turn left onto US 150
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
West War Memorial Drive
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward IL 6 South
6
Merge onto IL 6
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
IL 6
7
Continue on I 474
400 ft
·
4 sec
·
I 474
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 74 East: Peoria
9
Merge onto I 74
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
I 74
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward IL 40 South: Downtown Peoria
11
Continue on Fayette Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Fayette Street
12
Turn right onto Northeast Jefferson Avenue
367 ft
·
7 sec
·
Northeast Jefferson Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
Northeast Jefferson Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.83 one way
$7.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.21 | $8.41 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.71 | $9.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.57 | $1.18 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Peoria, IL
Night in Peoria on Friday
Local time
9:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
19 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
40m 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 Princeville, IL to Peoria, IL covers 24.5 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are IL 90, I 74, North Orange Prairie Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.2 miles from Princeville, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.83 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 24.5 miles you will encounter 7 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 (IL 90; IL 91): Navigation decision point; at 15.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 17.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Princeville, IL to Peoria, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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