Origin
Avon, IL
Morning in Avon on Tuesday
Local time
11:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Avon, IL to 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 17m
Distance
49.6 mi
80 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Avon, IL
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Peoria, IL
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Trip Overview
Avon, IL to Peoria, IL is 49.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 17 minutes via IL 116, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Illinois, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. Expect a mixed drive with a good chunk of time on highways, but also some local road sections. It's a straightforward trip, perfect for a quick getaway or an easy connection between these two Illinois communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IL 116 | 22 mi | 32m |
| West Farmington Road | 13.3 mi | 19m |
| South Main Street | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| West Plank Road | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| West Dr Martin Luther King Jr Drive | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| East Fort Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Harmon Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Romeo B Garrett Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
IL 116
— 22 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Avon, IL and Peoria, IL.
1
Start on East Wood Street
37 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Wood Street
2
Turn right onto IL 41
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
South Main Street
3
Turn right onto IL 116
22 mi
·
32 min
·
IL 116
4
Turn left onto IL 78; IL 116
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Fort Street
5
Continue on IL 116
13 mi
·
19 min
·
West Farmington Road
6
Continue on IL 116
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
West Plank Road
7
Continue on IL 116
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Harmon Highway
8
Continue on IL 116
357 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Lincoln Avenue
9
Keep slight left at fork onto West Dr Martin Luther King Jr Drive
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
West Dr Martin Luther King Jr Drive
10
Turn slight right onto West Romeo B Garrett Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Romeo B Garrett Avenue
11
Continue on Southwest Monroe Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Southwest Monroe Street
12
Continue on Northeast Monroe Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Northeast Monroe Street
13
Turn right onto Fayette Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Fayette Street
14
Turn right onto Northeast Jefferson Avenue
367 ft
·
7 sec
·
Northeast Jefferson Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
Northeast Jefferson Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.8 miles from Avon, 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 49.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
IL 41 / South Main Street
Turn right onto IL 41 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
4.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
IL 116
Turn right onto IL 116
Navigation decision point
4
26.9 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
IL 78; IL 116 / East Fort Street
Turn left onto IL 78; IL 116 / East Fort Street
Navigation decision point
5
49.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
Fayette Street
Turn right onto Fayette Street
Navigation decision point
5
49.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
Northeast Jefferson Avenue
Turn right onto Northeast Jefferson Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.75 one way
$15.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.51 | $17.03 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.55 | $19.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.95 | $21.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.21 | $2.38 |
| Efficient EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.34 | $1.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.94 | $3.17 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Peoria, IL
Morning in Peoria on Tuesday
Local time
11:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
67°F
Elmwood, IL
25 mi in
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
19 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
1h 17m 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 route offers a mixed drive experience, with 44% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on IL 116, West Farmington Road, and South Main Street, providing a varied feel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll navigate is 22 miles on IL 116, offering a consistent pace before transitioning. The road's personality shifts subtly as you move from more rural settings towards the more developed areas around Peoria.
44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22 mi on IL 116.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near IL 41 / South Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 17m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (IL 41 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (IL 116): Navigation decision point; at 26.9 miles (IL 78; IL 116 / East Fort Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
749 ft
502 ft
Total Climb
215 ft
Total Descent
352 ft
Highest Point
749 ft
~28.3 mi in
Elevation Range
247 ft
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 17m. Total distance: 49.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22 miles on IL 116. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (IL 41 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (IL 116): Navigation decision point; at 26.9 miles (IL 78; IL 116 / East Fort Street): Navigation decision point.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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