Origin
Atlanta, IL
Morning in Atlanta on Tuesday
Local time
8:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Atlanta, IL to North Peoria, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
46.6 mi
75 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Atlanta, IL
Kelly
North Peoria, IL
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Atlanta, IL to North Peoria, IL is 46.6 miles and takes about 1h 4m via I 155 and I 74, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within Illinois, making it a straightforward connection between two points in the Midwest. With a high percentage of highway driving, expect a relatively fast transit. Plan this trip if you need to get between these two locations efficiently, as it's designed for direct travel with minimal fuss. It's a good option for a same-day excursion or a short leg of a longer road trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 155 | 21.3 mi | 22m |
| US 136 | 9.4 mi | 12m |
| I 74 | 7.7 mi | 9m |
| 1800th Avenue | 2 mi | 4m |
| 1750th Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| 2400th Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| North Knoxville Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Northwest Vine Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 155
— 21.3 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atlanta, IL and North Peoria, IL.
1
Start on South Street
151 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Street
2
Continue on Southwest Arch Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Southwest Arch Street
3
Turn left onto Southeast Vine Street
368 ft
·
10 sec
·
Southeast Vine Street
4
Continue on Northwest Vine Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Vine Street
5
Continue on North St; West North Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
North St; West North Street
6
Continue on CR 25
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
2400th Street
7
Continue on CR 25
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
1800th Avenue
8
Continue on CR 25
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
1750th Avenue
9
Turn left onto US 136
9.4 mi
·
12 min
·
US 136
10
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 155 North: Peoria
11
Merge onto I 155
21 mi
·
22 min
·
I 155
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
13
Merge onto I 74
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 74
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 74
6.7 mi
·
8 min
·
I 74
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward IL 40 North: Knoxville Avenue
16
Turn straight onto IL 40
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Knoxville Avenue
17
Turn right onto East McClure Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East McClure Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
East McClure Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.3 miles from Atlanta, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 44.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Southeast Vine Street
Turn left onto Southeast Vine Street
Navigation decision point
4
5.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 136
Turn left onto US 136
Navigation decision point
5
36.2 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 74 West: Peoria
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
5
38.1 mi into trip
|
~52m 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
4
44.8 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Take the exit toward IL 40 North: Knoxville Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward IL 40 North: Knoxville Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.29 one way
$14.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.00 | $16.00 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.97 | $17.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.29 | $20.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.89 | $2.24 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.08 | $1.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.52 | $2.98 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
North Peoria, IL
Morning in North Peoria on Tuesday
Local time
8:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 4m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This 46.6-mile drive is primarily highway, with 82% of the route on interstates. You'll experience a solid stretch of 21.3 miles on I 155, offering consistent cruising. The transition to surface roads will occur as you approach your destination, likely involving more frequent exits and a change in speed limits. Expect to notice the density of highway exits as you get closer to the Peoria area.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.3 mi on I 155.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 155 and US 136. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Southeast Vine Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 46.6 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.2 miles (Southeast Vine Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (US 136): Navigation decision point; at 36.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 46.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.3 miles on I 155. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 North 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 0.2 miles (Southeast Vine Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (US 136): Navigation decision point; at 36.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at North 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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