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Trip from Ashland, IL to Peoria, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 50m

Distance

88.7 mi

143 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 42m ★
6 AM
1h 50m
8 AM
2h 6m
10 AM
1h 56m
12 PM
1h 54m
3 PM
1h 57m
5 PM
2h 6m
8 PM
1h 45m

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

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village in Cass County, Illinois, United States

Ashland, IL

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Downtown Peoria, IL, IL

Peoria, IL

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Ashland to Peoria, Illinois, you are looking at a straightforward 88.7-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 50 minutes. Because this is a relatively short trip through the Midwest, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $13 on fuel for the round trip, making it an affordable option for a quick getaway. The route relies heavily on major infrastructure, including I-155, I-55 Business, and IL-125, which helps keep travel times predictable. Whether you are heading out for business or a change of scenery, this drive offers a reliable connection between these two Illinois locations.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

44.4 miles from Ashland, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 155 32 mi 34m
I 55 Business 21.4 mi 23m
IL 125 11.9 mi 17m
I 74 7 mi 8m
North Peoria Road 5.3 mi 8m
IL 97 5 mi 7m
Veterans Parkway 4.2 mi 6m
East Fremont Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 155 — 32 mi, about 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West Washington Street

194 ft · 13 sec · West Washington Street
2

Turn left onto South Yates Street

0.2 mi · 43 sec · South Yates Street
3

Turn right onto East Fremont Street

0.3 mi · 37 sec · East Fremont Street
4

At end of road, turn right onto IL 125

11 mi · 16 min · IL 125
Use the left lane.
5

Continue on IL 125

0.9 mi · 1 min · IL 125
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Continue on IL 97

5.0 mi · 7 min · IL 97
Use the straight lane.
7

Turn left onto IL 4

4.2 mi · 6 min · Veterans Parkway
Use the left lane.
8

Continue on I 55 Business

5.3 mi · 8 min · North Peoria Road
Use the left lane.
9

Take the exit onto I 55 Business

21 mi · 23 min · I 55 Business
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 155

32 mi · 34 min · I 155
Exit 127 Toward I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
12

Merge onto I 74

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 74
13

Keep slight right at fork onto I 74

6.0 mi · 7 min · I 74
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
14

Take the exit onto IL 29

0.2 mi · 23 sec · IL 29
Toward IL 29 North: Downtown Peoria
15

Continue on Spalding Avenue

452 ft · 20 sec · Spalding Avenue
16

Turn left onto IL 29

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue
17

Arrive at destination

Northeast Jefferson Avenue

Trip Plan

Since the total drive time is under two hours, you have plenty of flexibility when deciding when to hit the road. You won't need to plan for any mandatory stops along the way, as the 88.7-mile distance is manageable in one go. If you prefer to avoid the busiest traffic periods, try to time your departure to skip local peak commuting hours. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before you leave Ashland, as filling up locally will help you keep your $13 travel budget on track throughout the trip. Being able to complete the drive without needing to stop is a major advantage, allowing you to reach Peoria quickly and maximize your time once you arrive.

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 44.4 miles from Ashland, IL, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32 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 20 miles or 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 44.4 miles or 1h 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 33m

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 Ashland, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Ashland, IL

This is one driving day of about 88.7 miles and 1h 50m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Ashland, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 155 for about 32 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Riverton, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Riverton, IL

44 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

Springfield, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Riverton, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 44.4 miles from Ashland, 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · early in the drive

Cancun

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Sherman, Illinois

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch · 31min in 0.1 mi from route Moderately

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12174963221

Visit website

Haddad's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Peoria, Illinois

1.2 mi

Magic Kitchen

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Springfield, Illinois

2.1 mi

Cancun

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.1 mi from route Moderately

Sherman, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12174963221

Visit website

Haddad's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Peoria, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–7:30 pm

+13096725339

Magic Kitchen

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Springfield, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+12175256975

Visit website

Krekel's Custard & Hamburgers

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 3 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Grandview, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+12175254952

Visit website

Taco Gringo South

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Springfield, Illinois

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+12176702905

Visit website

Mr Gyros

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

Early stretch 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Springfield, Illinois

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+12175232817

James' Home Kitchen

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

Early stretch 4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Springfield, Illinois

Hours: 4:30–8:30 pm

+12176792006

Visit website

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

Early stretch 4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour Inexpensiv

Springfield, Illinois

Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm

+12175445144

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

East Peoria, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

East Peoria, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

East Peoria, Illinois

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Peoria, Illinois

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Peoria, Illinois

Hours: 5 am–12 pm

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Peoria, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13094948850

Visit website

InCharge Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3 mi from route ~7 min detour

Morton, Illinois

+13092913039

Visit website

Circle K Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Morton, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18335052291

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 88.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | IL 125

At end of road, turn right onto IL 125

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
48.4 mi into trip | ~1h 4m 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
5
80.4 mi into trip | ~1h 38m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 74 West: Peoria

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 74 West: Peoria
5
82.3 mi into trip | ~1h 41m in | I 74

Keep slight right at fork onto I 74 toward I 74 West: Peoria

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 74 West: Peoria
5
88.6 mi into trip | ~1h 49m in | IL 29 / Northeast Jefferson Avenue

Turn left onto IL 29 / Northeast Jefferson Avenue

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.87 one way

$27.73 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $15.23 $30.45
premium $4.89 $17.07 $34.14
diesel $5.61 $19.58 $39.17

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 31 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26.6 0 $9.31 $4.26
Efficient EV 22.2 0 $7.76 $3.55
EV Truck/SUV 35.5 0 $12.42 $5.68

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Ashland, IL

Morning in Ashland on Tuesday

Local time

6:00 AM

CDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Peoria, IL

Morning in Peoria on Tuesday

Local time

6:00 AM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

71°F

Riverton, IL

44 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

2 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

1h 50m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument

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 ~7 min detour Free near mile 18.4
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

This trip is heavily highway-focused, with about 92% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will settle into a consistent pace quickly, as the drive is designed for efficiency rather than winding backroads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 32-mile segment on I-155, which allows you to maintain a steady speed for a significant portion of the journey. Because of this high highway share, the experience is less about technical maneuvering and more about a direct, functional commute. Expect a smooth, consistent ride that favors highway cruising over stop-and-go local traffic.

92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32 mi on I 155.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 155 and I 55 Business. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near IL 125.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 88.7 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (IL 125): Lane positioning matters here; at 48.4 miles (I 155): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 80.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

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 Ashland, IL to Peoria, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Hartsburg along the way.

Hartsburg

48.4 mi in | ~1h 4m | via I 155

About the Cities

Arriving in Peoria, IL

Full guide →

Founded 1680

Peoria is a city in Illinois and the county seat of Peoria County. It serves as a regional hub for the primarily rural and agricultural center of the state. Peoria is a small but diverse city of approximately 115,000 people that anchors a three-county metropolitan area of nearly 400,000.

Top landmarks

  • • Madison Theatre — theater and former movie theater in Peoria, Illinois, United States
  • • Hotel Père Marquette — hotel in downtown Peoria, Illinois
  • • Illinois Waterway Project Office — U.S. Army Core of Engineers facility in Peoria, Illinois

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 50m. Total distance: 88.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 32 miles on I 155. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Peoria, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (IL 125): Lane positioning matters here; at 48.4 miles (I 155): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 80.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Yes — Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Peoria, IL before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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