Trip from Somerset, IL to North Peoria, IL

Drive Time

5h 36m

Distance

266.1 mi

428 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$40

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 23m ★

6 AM

5h 36m

8 AM

6h 3m

10 AM

5h 46m

12 PM

5h 43m

3 PM

5h 47m

5 PM

6h 2m

8 PM

5h 28m

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

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North Peoria, IL

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Somerset, IL to North Peoria, IL covers 266.1 miles and takes about 5h 36m 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, North Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 44.4 miles on Ken Gray Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.42 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

133 miles from Somerset, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 53m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Somerset, IL to North Peoria, IL covers 266.1 miles and takes about 5h 36m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 48 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 44.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Deneal Road.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 266.1 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: near the start (Deneal Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 44.7 miles (IL 14 / West Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 69.7 miles (I 57 / Ken Gray Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 23 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Deneal Road

Turn sharp left onto Deneal Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

44.7 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in | IL 14 / West Main Street

Enter roundabout onto IL 14 / West Main Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

69.7 mi into trip | ~1h 41m in | I 57 / Ken Gray Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 57 / Ken Gray Expressway toward I 57 North: Chicago

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 57 North: Chicago

90.2 mi into trip | ~2h 3m in

Take the exit toward US 50: Salem, Sandoval

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 50: Salem, Sandoval

223.8 mi into trip | ~4h 47m in | I 155

Keep slight left at fork onto I 155 toward I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 127 Toward I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg

Towns Along This Route

Between Somerset, IL and North Peoria, IL, road signs point toward Sandoval and Hartsburg.

Sandoval

90.2 mi in | ~2h 3m

Hartsburg

223.8 mi in | ~4h 47m | via I 155

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Ken Gray Expressway	44.4 mi	48m
I 155	32 mi	34m
North Main Street	31.6 mi	47m
I 55	30 mi	32m
West Springfield Road	15.7 mi	18m
South Superior Street	15.1 mi	17m
300E	13.5 mi	15m
County Road 875 East	11.1 mi	12m

Longest stretch: Ken Gray Expressway — 44.4 mi, about 48m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Somerset Road

115 ft · 12 sec · Somerset Road

Turn sharp left onto Deneal Road

1.2 mi · 4 min · Deneal Road

Continue on Deneal Road

1.4 mi · 5 min · Deneal Road

At the end of the road, turn right

2.8 mi · 3 min

Continue straight

5.9 mi · 9 min

At the end of the road, turn right onto South Commercial Street

1.2 mi · 1 min · South Commercial Street

Turn left

0.6 mi · 51 sec

Take the exit slight right

174 ft · 5 sec

Turn slight right onto North Main Street

32 mi · 47 min · North Main Street

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Public Square

407 ft · 10 sec · Public Square

Exit the rotary onto West Main Street

0.6 mi · 55 sec · West Main Street

Take the ramp slight right

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Merge slight left onto Ken Gray Expressway

24 mi · 26 min · Ken Gray Expressway

Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway

20 mi · 22 min · Ken Gray Expressway

Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Salem, Sandoval

0.4 mi · 54 sec · US 50: Salem, Sandoval

Merge slight left onto West Main Street

2.4 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

Continue on East Poplar Street

2.7 mi · 3 min · East Poplar Street

Continue on Poplar

2.7 mi · 3 min · Poplar

Turn right onto 150E

10 mi · 11 min · 150E

Continue on 300E

13 mi · 15 min · 300E

Turn left

0.5 mi · 35 sec

Turn right onto North Kennedy Boulevard

1.6 mi · 1 min · North Kennedy Boulevard

Continue on County Road 875 East

11 mi · 12 min · County Road 875 East

Continue on South Superior Street

15 mi · 17 min · South Superior Street

Continue on County Road 2400 East

2.0 mi · 2 min · County Road 2400 East

Continue on Fair Avenue

0.6 mi · 2 min · Fair Avenue

Continue on South Poplar Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Poplar Street

Turn left onto West Washington Street

0.7 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street

Continue on N 2000 East Road

5.4 mi · 7 min · N 2000 East Road

Continue on State Route 29

5.1 mi · 7 min · State Route 29

Continue on East Park Street

5.3 mi · 7 min · East Park Street

Turn right onto North Webster Street

0.4 mi · 33 sec · North Webster Street

Continue on West Springfield Road

16 mi · 18 min · West Springfield Road

Continue straight

1.3 mi · 1 min

Continue straight

5.4 mi · 7 min

Continue straight

0.5 mi · 42 sec

Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North, I 72 East

0.5 mi · 54 sec · I 55 North, I 72 East

Merge slight left

30 mi · 32 min

Keep slight left to continue on I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg

32 mi · 34 min · I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg

Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West: Peoria

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 74 West: Peoria

Merge slight left

1.0 mi · 1 min

Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: Peoria

6.7 mi · 8 min · I 74 West: Peoria

Take the exit slight right toward IL 40 North: Knoxville Avenue

0.3 mi · 38 sec · IL 40 North: Knoxville Avenue

Turn straight onto North Knoxville Avenue

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Knoxville Avenue

Turn right onto East McClure Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · East McClure Avenue

Arrive at your destination

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 133 miles from Somerset, IL, or about 2h 53m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.4 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 53m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 133 miles or 2h 53m 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 40m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Somerset, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Somerset, IL

This is one driving day of about 266.1 miles and 5h 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Somerset, 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 44.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 133 mi from Somerset, IL · 2h 53m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Decatur, IL

133 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

Frankfort, 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 133 miles from Somerset, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in North Peoria, IL

The final approach into North 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 North Peoria, 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

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 ~8 min detour Free near mile 192.7

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$40.42 one way

$80.84 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 93 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$44.56	$89.11
premium	$4.80	$50.23	$100.47
diesel	$5.64	$59.12	$118.24

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$40

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$65–$90

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 93.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	79.8	0	$27.94	$12.77
Efficient EV	66.5	0	$23.28	$10.64
EV Truck/SUV	106.4	1	$37.25	$17.03

Gas CO2

93 kg

EV CO2

31 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

Somerset, IL

Late night in Somerset on Monday

Local time

4:38 AM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

North Peoria, IL

Late night in North Peoria on Monday

Local time

4:38 AM

CDT

Current temp

54°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

10 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

5h 36m 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 Somerset, IL to North Peoria, IL covers 266.1 miles and takes about 5h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Ken Gray Expressway, I 155, North Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 133 miles from Somerset, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.42 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.

Between Somerset, IL and North Peoria, IL, road signs point toward Sandoval and Hartsburg.

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