Aux Sable to Peoria is 113 miles and takes about 2 hours 11 minutes via I-55 and I-74, with a fuel budget near $17 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically traveling across Illinois. Given its relatively short duration and highway focus, it's a straightforward drive. Plan for a smooth trip with minimal complexity as you head from the Aux Sable area towards Peoria.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
56.5 miles from Aux Sable, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 9m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 55
56 mi
59m
I 74
33.4 mi
36m
East Street
8.5 mi
9m
Division Street
7.9 mi
9m
Cemetery Road
4.6 mi
11m
East Washington Street
1.1 mi
2m
IL 29
0.2 mi
<1m
Northeast Jefferson Avenue
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 56 mi, about 59m
Traffic on I-74
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,645 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,898
Quietest
2 AM
~103 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
16×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 35 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aux Sable, IL and Peoria, IL.
1
Start on this road
471 ft·27 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto Cemetery Road
4.6 mi·11 min·Cemetery Road
3
Turn left onto East Washington Street
1.1 mi·2 min·East Washington Street
4
Turn left onto IL 47
7.9 mi·9 min·Division Street
5
Continue on IL 47
8.5 mi·9 min·East Street
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi·45 sec
Toward I 55 South: Bloomington
7
Merge onto I 55
56 mi·59 min·I 55
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi·49 sec
Toward I 74 West: PeoriaUse the slight right lane.
9
Continue on I 74
27 mi·29 min·I 74
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 74
6.0 mi·7 min·I 74
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
11
Take the exit onto IL 29
0.2 mi·23 sec·IL 29
Toward IL 29 North: Downtown Peoria
12
Continue on Spalding Avenue
452 ft·20 sec·Spalding Avenue
13
Turn left onto IL 29
0.2 mi·16 sec·Northeast Jefferson Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
Northeast Jefferson Avenue
Trip Plan
For this 2-hour drive, leaving anytime in the morning or early afternoon should give you ample time to reach Peoria before dark. Since the route is short and primarily highway, you won't need to stop for extended breaks. The estimated fuel cost of $17 is quite manageable, so filling up before you depart is a good idea. Keep an eye out for the transitions between interstates and local roads as you approach Peoria to ensure you're on the right path.
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 56.5 miles from Aux Sable, IL, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56 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 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.5 miles or 1h 9m 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 48m
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 Aux Sable, 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 Aux Sable, IL
This is one driving day of about 113 miles and 2h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Aux Sable, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 55 for about 56 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 22.3 and 112.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
22.3 mi into trip|~32m in
Take the exit toward I 55 South: Bloomington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 55 South: Bloomington
5
22.6 mi into trip|~33m in|I 55
Merge onto I 55
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
78.6 mi into trip|~1h 33m in
Take the exit toward I 74 West: Peoria
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
5
106.6 mi into trip|~2h 3m 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
112.9 mi into trip|~2h 11m in|IL 29 / Northeast Jefferson Avenue
Turn left onto IL 29 / Northeast Jefferson Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.24 one way
$34.48 round trip
$3.88/gal25.4 MPG avg40 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.27
$18.99
$37.98
premium
$4.81
$21.38
$42.76
diesel
$5.40
$24.04
$48.07
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
33.9
0
$11.86
$5.42
Efficient EV
28.3
0
$9.89
$4.52
EV Truck/SUV
45.2
0
$15.82
$7.23
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 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 24, 2026
Origin
Aux Sable, IL
Late night
in Aux Sable on Sunday
Local time
4:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Peoria, IL
Late night
in Peoria on Sunday
Local time
4:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
Pontiac, IL
57 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 11m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway, with 79% of the 113 miles on major interstates like I-55 and I-74. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 56 miles on I-55, offering a good opportunity for steady cruising. The transition to surface streets like East Street will occur closer to your destination in Peoria. Expect a driving experience characterized by consistent speed limits for most of the trip.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 56 mi on I 55.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and I 74. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 22.3 miles in.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 11m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 22.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 22.6 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 78.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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
The longest stretch is about 56 miles on I 55. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 22.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 22.6 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 78.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Peoria, IL before heading back.
