Origin
Schiller Park, IL
Night in Schiller Park on Tuesday
Local time
10:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Schiller Park, IL to Peoria, IL
Data updated 2 hours ago
Drive Time
3h 11m
Distance
166.1 mi
267 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 0m
★
6 AM
3h 11m
8 AM
3h 35m
10 AM
3h 19m
12 PM
3h 17m
3 PM
3h 21m
5 PM
3h 34m
8 PM
3h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Schiller Park, IL
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Peoria, IL
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Trip Overview
This 166.1-mile drive from Schiller Park, IL, to Peoria, IL, is a straightforward trip perfect for a single day. You'll spend approximately 3 hours and 11 minutes on the road, with a projected fuel cost of around $26. The route is heavily focused on highway travel, making it an efficient way to get between these two points in the Midwest. Given its manageable length and highway-centric profile, it's an ideal candidate for a day trip, allowing you to maximize your time at your destination without the need for an overnight stay.
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
83 miles from Schiller Park, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for 88% of this 166.1-mile journey. You'll primarily be on the Adlai Stevenson Expressway and I-74, experiencing mostly high-speed travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a significant 113 miles on the Adlai Stevenson Expressway, meaning you can settle in for a substantial period without frequent exits. This route offers a consistent driving experience, largely characterized by open highway conditions.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Adlai Stevenson Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 113 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Adlai Stevenson Expressway and I 74. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 166.1 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: at 1.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (Balmoral Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.4 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward Balmoral Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 39
Toward Balmoral Avenue
6
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Balmoral Avenue
Turn left onto Balmoral Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
16.4 mi into trip
|
~22m in
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I 294 / Tri-State Tollway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
17.6 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward I 55: Chicago, St. Louis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 23
Toward I 55: Chicago, St. Louis
7
18.2 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
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 Schiller Park, IL to Peoria, IL, road signs begin pointing toward St. Louis along the way.
St. Louis
17.6 mi in
|
~23m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Adlai Stevenson Expressway | 113 mi | 2h 6m |
| I 74 | 33.4 mi | 36m |
| Tri-State Tollway | 16.3 mi | 20m |
| Irving Park Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| IL 29 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Northeast Jefferson Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Spalding Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Balmoral Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
— 113 mi, about 2h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Schiller Park, IL and Peoria, IL.
1
Start on this road
37 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto 25th Avenue
138 ft
·
11 sec
·
25th Avenue
3
Turn right onto IL 19
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Irving Park Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
5
Merge onto I 294
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 39
Toward Balmoral Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn left onto Balmoral Avenue
271 ft
·
13 sec
·
Balmoral Avenue
Use the left lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 294 South
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto I 294
9.3 mi
·
12 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 294
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 294
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 23
Toward I 55: Chicago, St. Louis
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto I 55
113 mi
·
2 hr 6 min
·
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
Use the slight right lane.
16
Continue on I 74
27 mi
·
29 min
·
I 74
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 74
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
I 74
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
18
Take the exit onto IL 29
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
IL 29
Toward IL 29 North: Downtown Peoria
19
Continue on Spalding Avenue
452 ft
·
20 sec
·
Spalding Avenue
20
Turn left onto IL 29
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Northeast Jefferson Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
Northeast Jefferson Avenue
Trip Plan
For this 3-hour, 11-minute drive, consider an early morning departure to take advantage of lighter traffic, especially as you navigate the initial expressways out of Schiller Park. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short distance, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the longest stretch is 113 miles. A good tip for this route is to ensure you have a full tank before embarking on the 113-mile segment on the Adlai Stevenson Expressway, as services might be less frequent during that portion.
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 83 miles from Schiller Park, IL, or about 1h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 113 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 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 83 miles or 1h 38m 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 37m
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 Schiller Park, 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 Schiller Park, IL
This is one driving day of about 166.1 miles and 3h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Schiller Park, 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 Adlai Stevenson Expressway for about 113 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 83 mi from Schiller Park, IL · 1h 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
83 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 83 miles from Schiller Park, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Adlai Stevenson Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 113 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.97 one way
$51.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
58 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $28.51 | $57.02 |
| premium | $4.89 | $31.96 | $63.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $36.67 | $73.35 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.98
Tri-state Tollway
(16.3 mi)
$0.98
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49.8 | 0 | $17.44 | $7.97 |
| Efficient EV | 41.5 | 0 | $14.53 | $6.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 66.4 | 0 | $23.25 | $10.63 |
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 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 Tuesday
Local time
10:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°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
9 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
3h 11m 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 Schiller Park, IL to Peoria, IL covers 166.1 miles and takes about 3h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Adlai Stevenson Expressway, I 74, Tri-State Tollway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 83 miles from Schiller Park, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.97 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 166.1 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: at 1.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (Balmoral Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.4 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Schiller Park, IL to Peoria, IL, road signs begin pointing toward St. Louis along the way.
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