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Trip from Rossville, IL to Peoria, IL

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

2h 6m

Distance

119.7 mi

193 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 57m ★
6 AM
2h 6m
8 AM
2h 24m
10 AM
2h 12m
12 PM
2h 11m
3 PM
2h 13m
5 PM
2h 23m
8 PM
2h 1m

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

Downtown Rossville, IL, IL

Rossville, IL

Tom Fisk

Downtown Peoria, IL, IL

Peoria, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Rossville, IL to Peoria, IL covers 119.7 miles and takes about 2h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on 2300 East, Route 136, West Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.71 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

59.9 miles from Rossville, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 6m drive with frequent turns across 119.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
2300 East is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Rossville, IL to Peoria, IL is easy. At 2h 6m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Rossville, IL to Peoria, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
2300 East
Route 136
West Main Street
North 270 East Road
East 3100 North Rd
County Road 3000 North
Grove Avenue
Klein Avenue

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: 2300 East — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rossville, IL and Peoria, IL.

1

Start on East Attica Street

95 ft · 9 sec · East Attica Street
2

Turn left onto 2300 East

5.5 mi · 8 min · 2300 East
3

Turn right

141 ft · 5 sec
4

Turn right onto US Route 136

7.3 mi · 10 min · US Route 136
5

Continue on West Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
6

Continue on US Route 136

4.5 mi · 6 min · US Route 136
7

At the end of the road, turn right onto North 270 East Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · North 270 East Road
8

Turn left onto East 3100 North Rd

1.8 mi · 2 min · East 3100 North Rd
9

Continue on County Road 3000 North

10 mi · 14 min · County Road 3000 North
10

Continue on Grove Avenue

1.3 mi · 1 min · Grove Avenue
11

Continue on Klein Avenue

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Klein Avenue
12

Continue on East Champaign Avenue

4.7 mi · 7 min · East Champaign Avenue
13

Continue on County Road 3000 North

5.5 mi · 8 min · County Road 3000 North
14

Continue on East Division Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · East Division Street
15

Continue on County Road 3000 North

5.4 mi · 7 min · County Road 3000 North
16

Continue on East 200 North Road

14 mi · 19 min · East 200 North Road
17

Take the ramp right toward I 74 West: Bloomington

0.4 mi · 50 sec · I 74 West: Bloomington
18

Merge slight left

24 mi · 25 min
19

Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria

28 mi · 30 min · I 74 West: Peoria
20

Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: Peoria

6.0 mi · 7 min · I 74 West: Peoria
21

Take the exit slight right toward IL 29 North: Downtown Peoria

0.2 mi · 23 sec · IL 29 North: Downtown Peoria
22

Continue on Spalding Avenue

453 ft · 20 sec · Spalding Avenue
23

Turn left onto Northeast Jefferson Avenue

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue
24

Arrive at your 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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 59.9 miles from Rossville, IL, or about 1h 3m into the drive.

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 26 miles or 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 59.9 miles or 1h 3m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 43m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Peoria, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Rossville, 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 Rossville, IL

This is one driving day of about 119.7 miles and 2h 6m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Rossville, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 59.9 mi from Rossville, IL · 1h 3m into the drive

Downtown Empire, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Empire, IL

60 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

Rantoul, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Empire, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 59.9 miles from Rossville, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Peoria, IL

The final approach into Peoria, 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 Peoria, 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

$18.71 one way

$37.43 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $20.55 $41.09
premium $4.89 $23.04 $46.07
diesel $5.61 $26.43 $52.86

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 41.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 35.9 0 $12.57 $5.75
Efficient EV 29.9 0 $10.47 $4.79
EV Truck/SUV 47.9 0 $16.76 $7.66

Gas CO2

42 kg

EV CO2

14 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Rossville, IL

Afternoon in Rossville on Wednesday

Local time

3:25 PM

CDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Peoria, IL

Afternoon in Peoria on Wednesday

Local time

3:25 PM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

53°F

Empire, IL

60 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

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 6m 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 Rossville, IL to Peoria, IL covers 119.7 miles and takes about 2h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 2300 East, Route 136, West Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 59.9 miles from Rossville, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.71 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.
The drive from Rossville, IL to Peoria, IL is easy. At 2h 6m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Rossville, IL to Peoria, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Rossville, IL to Peoria, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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