Road Trips from Peoria, IL
Peoria sets you up for a variety of day trips. You've got options that are just under two hours away, perfect for a quick escape, some with park access for a breath of fresh air. There are also longer hauls, around three hours, that lean heavily on highway driving. The terrain is mostly flat, so if you're looking for mountain views, this isn't it, but you can easily reach destinations with a good drive score for a smooth ride.
Total Routes
6
Shortest
2.5h
With Parks Nearby
4
Full-day getaway
6 total in this range
McKinley Park, IL
3h 7m162.6 mi one way
Summit, IL
2h 56m154.8 mi one way
Indian Creek, IL
2h 54m144.6 mi one way
Burlington, IL
2h 52m143.1 mi one way
Gilberts, IL
3h 10m154.4 mi one way
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When to Go
Spring
With mostly flat terrain and parks accessible on some routes, spring offers pleasant drives to destinations like Macon or Edinburg.
Summer
The highway-heavy options to places like Lockport or Calumet City are well-suited for longer summer day trips.
Fall
The high drive scores on many routes make fall foliage viewing straightforward, especially on the highway routes to Danville or Kingston.
Winter
The predominantly highway routes with good drive scores make winter travel to destinations like Jerseyville or Lockport more manageable.
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