Road Trips from Peoria, IL
Where to drive next — curated by how much time you have and what you're in the mood for.
Total Routes
67
Shortest
0.3h
With Parks Nearby
42
Under 2 hours
11 total in this range
Full-day getaway
49 total in this range
Waukegan, IL
3h 51m197.1 mi one way
Jerseyville, IL
2h 51m153.9 mi one way
River Grove, IL
3h 13m164.9 mi one way
Stillman Valley, IL
2h 36m132.6 mi one way
Sheridan, IL
2h 7m99.6 mi one way
Weekend trip
7 total in this range
Goreville, IL
4h 55m250.7 mi one way
Eagle, IL
5h 53m264.3 mi one way
Energy, IL
4h 44m238.6 mi one way
Unity, IL
5h 44m286.4 mi one way
Cincinnati, IL
4h 41m230.3 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Waukegan, IL
3h 51m197.1 mi one way
Jerseyville, IL
2h 51m153.9 mi one way
Goreville, IL
4h 55m250.7 mi one way
Eagle, IL
5h 53m264.3 mi one way
Waukegan, IL
3h 51m197.1 mi one way
Cincinnati, IL
4h 41m230.3 mi one way
Des Plaines, IL
3h 18m170 mi one way
Bradley, IL
2h 28m122.1 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Long daylight returns and parks begin peak bloom.
Summer
Fewer closures but plan for heat and heavier traffic.
Fall
Cooler temps and foliage make it the underrated season here.
Winter
Shorter days — prioritize shorter drives or southbound routes.
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