Origin
Yorkville, IL
Afternoon in Yorkville on Saturday
Local time
12:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yorkville, 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
2h 21m
Distance
112.5 mi
181 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 11m
★
6 AM
2h 21m
8 AM
2h 41m
10 AM
2h 28m
12 PM
2h 26m
3 PM
2h 29m
5 PM
2h 40m
8 PM
2h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Yorkville, IL
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Peoria, IL
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Trip Overview
Yorkville to Peoria is 112.5 miles and takes about 2 hours 21 minutes via IL 29 and I 80, with a fuel budget near $18 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, single-day journey primarily within Illinois, connecting two points in the Midwest. Expect a highway-focused drive that makes for an efficient trip. With no scheduled stops, you can easily complete this route in a single day, making it ideal for a quick getaway or a necessary transfer.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
56.2 miles from Yorkville, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IL 29 | 32.6 mi | 38m |
| I 80 | 31.6 mi | 33m |
| Stagecoach Trail | 24.5 mi | 35m |
| I 180 | 8.7 mi | 9m |
| North Galena Road | 7.3 mi | 10m |
| Northeast Jefferson Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| South Bridge Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Northeast Adams Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
IL 29
— 32.6 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yorkville, IL and Peoria, IL.
1
Start on South Bridge Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Bridge Street
2
Turn right onto IL 71
24 mi
·
35 min
·
Stagecoach Trail
Use the right lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 80 West: Moline, Rock Island
4
Merge onto I 80
32 mi
·
33 min
·
I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 180 South: Hennepin
6
Continue on I 180
8.7 mi
·
9 min
·
I 180
7
Keep slight right at fork
2.1 mi
·
2 min
Toward Peoria
8
Continue on IL 29
33 mi
·
38 min
·
IL 29
9
Continue on IL 29
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
North Galena Road
10
Continue on IL 29
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Adams Street
11
Continue on IL 29
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast Jefferson Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
Northeast Jefferson Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 2 hours and 21 minutes, you have a lot of flexibility with when to depart. Leaving in the morning will allow you to arrive in Peoria with plenty of daylight remaining. Since this is a shorter, single-day trip with no designated stops, you can easily manage fuel and rest breaks as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on the 32.6-mile stretch on IL 29, to ensure a smooth journey.
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 56.2 miles from Yorkville, IL, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.6 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 25 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.2 miles or 1h 11m 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 53m
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 Yorkville, 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 Yorkville, IL
This is one driving day of about 112.5 miles and 2h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Yorkville, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on IL 29 for about 32.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
56 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 56.2 miles from Yorkville, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 67.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
IL 71 / Stagecoach Trail
Turn right onto IL 71 / Stagecoach Trail
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
26 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the ramp toward I 80 West: Moline, Rock Island
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 80 West: Moline, Rock Island
5
26.3 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
I 80
Merge onto I 80
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
57.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward I 180 South: Hennepin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 180 South: Hennepin
5
67.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Peoria
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Peoria
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.59 one way
$35.18 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $19.31 | $38.62 |
| premium | $4.89 | $21.65 | $43.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.84 | $49.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.8 | 0 | $11.81 | $5.40 |
| Efficient EV | 28.1 | 0 | $9.84 | $4.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45 | 0 | $15.75 | $7.20 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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
Afternoon in Peoria on Saturday
Local time
12:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
NW 13 mph
16% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 5:50AM CDT until April 21 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 5:48AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
73°F
Princeton, IL
56 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
25 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
2h 21m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is 65% highway, offering a predominantly fast-paced experience. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 32.6 miles on IL 29. While much of the journey utilizes major roads like I 80, you'll also navigate segments of Stagecoach Trail, adding a touch of local road character. The overall profile is highway-focused, meaning you'll spend most of your time on well-maintained, direct routes designed for 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 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
IL 29 is the longest continuous segment at about 32.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on IL 29 and I 80. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near IL 71 / Stagecoach Trail.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Yorkville, IL to Peoria, IL is easy. At 2h 21m with 65% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (IL 71 / Stagecoach Trail): Lane positioning matters here; at 26 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.3 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Yorkville, IL to Peoria, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Rock Island along the way.
Rock Island
26 mi in
|
~38m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 21m. Total distance: 112.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Yorkville, IL to Peoria, IL covers 112.5 miles and takes about 2h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are IL 29, I 80, Stagecoach Trail. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 56.2 miles from Yorkville, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.59 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 Yorkville, IL to Peoria, IL is easy. At 2h 21m with 65% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (IL 71 / Stagecoach Trail): Lane positioning matters here; at 26 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.3 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Yorkville, IL to Peoria, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Rock Island along the way.
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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