Origin
Washburn, IL
Late night in Washburn on Saturday
Local time
1:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Washburn, 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
41m
Distance
26.5 mi
43 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great 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 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Washburn, IL
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Peoria, IL
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Trip Overview
This short 26.5-mile drive from Washburn to Peoria, Illinois, can easily be completed in about 41 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll be spending about 63% of your time on highways, with a fuel cost estimated at just $4. The route is straightforward, designed for efficiency rather than leisurely sightseeing. Since it's a quick journey through the Midwest, you won't need to worry about breaking it up with an overnight stay. This drive is ideal when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 26.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience on this route, with 63% of your journey taking place on faster roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 8.8 miles along State Route 89. You'll primarily navigate using State Route 89, Boyd Parkway, and Douglas Road. This setup suggests a drive that prioritizes directness, likely offering a consistent pace for most of the 41-minute duration. The character is less about winding country lanes and more about efficient travel.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Route 89 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 89 and Boyd Parkway. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 10.8 miles in near South Douglas Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Washburn, IL to Peoria, IL is easy. At 41m with 63% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.8 miles (South Douglas Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.4 miles (US 24 / Boyd Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 23.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
10.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
South Douglas Street
Turn left onto South Douglas Street
Navigation decision point
4
15.4 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 24 / Boyd Parkway
Turn right onto US 24 / Boyd Parkway
Navigation decision point
3
23.4 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 89 | 8.8 mi | 15m |
| Boyd Parkway | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| Douglas Road | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Northeast Jefferson Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| US 150 | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Northeast Adams Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| East Mount Vernon Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 89
— 8.8 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washburn, IL and Peoria, IL.
1
Start on IL 89
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Jefferson Street
2
Continue on IL 89
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
West Parkside Drive
3
Continue on IL 89
8.8 mi
·
15 min
·
State Route 89
4
Continue on IL 89
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Niles Street
5
Turn right onto IL 116
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Mount Vernon Street
6
Turn left onto South Douglas Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
South Douglas Street
7
Continue on Douglas Road
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Douglas Road
8
Continue on North Main Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
9
Turn right onto US 24
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Boyd Parkway
10
Continue on US 150
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US 150
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
12
Turn right onto IL 29
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Adams Street
13
Continue on IL 29
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast Jefferson Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
Northeast Jefferson Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.14 one way
$8.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.85 | $11.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 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 | 7.9 | 0 | $2.78 | $1.27 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.70 |
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
Late night in Peoria on Saturday
Local time
1:45 AM
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
41m 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 Washburn, IL to Peoria, IL covers 26.5 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Route 89, Boyd Parkway, Douglas 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 13.2 miles from Washburn, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.14 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 Washburn, IL to Peoria, IL is easy. At 41m with 63% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.8 miles (South Douglas Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.4 miles (US 24 / Boyd Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 23.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Washburn, 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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