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Trip from Bristol, IL to North Peoria, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 29m

Distance

116.1 mi

187 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 19m ★
6 AM
2h 29m
8 AM
2h 49m
10 AM
2h 36m
12 PM
2h 34m
3 PM
2h 37m
5 PM
2h 48m
8 PM
2h 23m

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

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Downtown Bristol, IL, IL

Bristol, IL

Boys in Bristol Photography

Downtown North Peoria, IL, IL

North Peoria, IL

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Bristol, IL to North Peoria, IL covers 116.1 miles and takes about 2h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on IL 29, I 80, Stagecoach Trail for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.6 miles on IL 29. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.71 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

58.1 miles from Bristol, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
IL 29 32.6 mi 38m
I 80 31.6 mi 33m
Stagecoach Trail 24.5 mi 35m
I 180 8.7 mi 9m
North Galena Road 7.3 mi 10m
North Bridge Street 3.9 mi 7m
Cannonball Trail 1.4 mi 2m
East War Memorial Drive 1.1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: IL 29 — 32.6 mi, about 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Cannonball Trail

1.4 mi · 2 min · Cannonball Trail
2

Turn left onto North Bridge Street

3.9 mi · 7 min · North Bridge Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
3

Turn right onto IL 71

24 mi · 35 min · Stagecoach Trail
Use the right lane.
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Toward I 80 West: Moline, Rock Island
5

Merge onto I 80

32 mi · 33 min · I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 2 min
Toward I 180 South: Hennepin
7

Continue on I 180

8.7 mi · 9 min · I 180
8

Keep slight right at fork

2.1 mi · 2 min
Toward Peoria
9

Continue on IL 29

33 mi · 38 min · IL 29
10

Continue on IL 29

7.3 mi · 10 min · North Galena Road
11

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Toward 150: War Memorial Drive
12

Merge onto US 150

1.1 mi · 1 min · East War Memorial Drive
13

Turn left onto North Prospect Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Prospect Road
14

Turn right onto East McClure Avenue

0.4 mi · 53 sec · East McClure Avenue
15

Arrive at destination

East McClure Avenue

Trip Plan

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 58.1 miles from Bristol, IL, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.6 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 26 miles or 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 58.1 miles or 1h 16m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Peoria, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Bristol, 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 Bristol, IL

This is one driving day of about 116.1 miles and 2h 29m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Bristol, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on IL 29 for about 32.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

village mostly in Woodford County, Illinois, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Washburn, IL

58 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

Serena, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Coal Hollow, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 58.1 miles from Bristol, 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

Sunfield Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Ottawa, Illinois

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch · 43min in 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+18154345500

Visit website

Rodeo 29 Bar and Grill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Putnam, Illinois

0.4 mi

Court Street Pub

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Ottawa, Illinois

2 mi

Best coffee break · home stretch

One World

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Peoria, Illinois

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch · 0min to go 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7:30 am–8 pm

+13096721522

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Bruce & Ollie's Ice Cream, Specialty Coffee & Deli

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

North Utica, Illinois

1.9 mi

Jeremiah Joe Coffee - Downtown Ottawa

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Ottawa, Illinois

1.9 mi

Sunfield Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Ottawa, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+18154345500

Visit website

Rodeo 29 Bar and Grill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Putnam, Illinois

Hours: 3–10 pm

+18154372674

Court Street Pub

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Ottawa, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+18153249032

Visit website

Haddad's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Peoria, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–7:30 pm

+13096725339

Ta Canijo Taco Trucks

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Yorkville, Illinois

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+16303852680

La Mexicana Restaurant & Grocery Store

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Ottawa, Illinois

Hours: 9 am–6 pm

+18154334714

Visit website

Stone Jug Barbeque

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Peru, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+18157808275

Visit website

Bar Dolci

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Ottawa, Illinois

Hours: 11:30 am–11:30 pm

+18153135486

Visit website

One World

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Peoria, Illinois

Hours: 7:30 am–8 pm

+13096721522

Visit website

Bruce & Ollie's Ice Cream, Specialty Coffee & Deli

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

North Utica, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18156918034

Visit website

Jeremiah Joe Coffee - Downtown Ottawa

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Ottawa, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

Visit website

The French Press

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Ottawa, Illinois

Hours: 9 am–2 pm

+18153135239

Visit website

Honey Sugar's Cafe, LLC

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Peoria, Illinois

Hours: 11:30 am–8 pm

+13096431089

Visit website

More

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Ottawa, Illinois

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+18153135683

Visit website

Garden Berry Cafe Ottawa

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Ottawa, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+18153245084

Visit website

Thai Cafe

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Ottawa, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+18154318090

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Peoria, Illinois

Hours: 5 am–12 pm

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour

East Peoria, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

East Peoria, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

East Peoria, Illinois

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Peoria, Illinois

Tesla Destination Charger

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Peoria, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13094948850

Visit website

Holiday Inn Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

East Peoria, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

East Peoria, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Road Ranger

0 mi from route

Rest Area

0.1 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.1 mi from route

Sapp Brothers Travel Center

0.1 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.2 mi from route

Flying J Travel Center

0.2 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.2 mi from route

Jamie's OutPost

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

North Utica, Illinois

Hours: 10:30 am–5 pm

+18156674120

Visit website

Misfits

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Ottawa, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+18153135287

Visit website

Open Space Art Gallery & Studios

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Ottawa, Illinois

Hours: 12–8 pm

+18152937099

Visit website

Spratt's Tap

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Hennepin, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+18159259100

Visit website

Año Del Gallo

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Early stretch 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $20 to $30

Oglesby, Illinois

Hours: 3–11 pm

+17792131436

The Study Supper Club

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Halfway reset 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $30 to $50

La Salle, Illinois

Hours: 5–10 pm

+18152244689

Visit website

Silver Dome

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Halfway reset 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

DePue, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+18154472198

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 71.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
1.4 mi into trip | ~2m in | North Bridge Street

Turn left onto North Bridge Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.
6
5.3 mi into trip | ~10m in | IL 71 / Stagecoach Trail

Turn right onto IL 71 / Stagecoach Trail

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
29.7 mi into trip | ~45m in

Take the ramp toward I 80 West: Moline, Rock Island

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 80 West: Moline, Rock Island
5
30.1 mi into trip | ~46m in | I 80

Merge onto I 80

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
71.4 mi into trip | ~1h 32m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Peoria

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward Peoria

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.71 one way

$35.42 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 41 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.27 $19.51 $39.02
premium $4.81 $21.97 $43.94
diesel $5.40 $24.70 $49.39

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 40.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 34.8 0 $12.19 $5.57
Efficient EV 29 0 $10.16 $4.64
EV Truck/SUV 46.4 0 $16.25 $7.43

Gas CO2

41 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (66% 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 26, 2026

Origin

Bristol, IL

Afternoon in Bristol on Sunday

Local time

4:57 PM

CDT

Current temp

70°F

Partly Sunny

E 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 26 at 10:27AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 26 at 10:24AM CDT until April 29 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Destination

North Peoria, IL

Afternoon in North Peoria on Sunday

Local time

4:57 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Mostly Sunny

ESE 6 to 9 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 26 at 10:27AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 26 at 10:24AM CDT until April 29 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

44°F

Washburn, IL

58 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

7 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 29m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

116.1 mi in 2h 29m, mostly highway — 32.6 mi of that is on IL 29.

63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.6 mi on IL 29.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on IL 29 and I 80. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near North Bridge Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 116.1 miles you will encounter 10 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 1.4 miles (North Bridge Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles (IL 71 / Stagecoach Trail): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Bristol, IL and North Peoria, IL, road signs point toward Rock Island and Peoria.

Rock Island

29.7 mi in | ~45m

Peoria

71.4 mi in | ~1h 32m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 29m. Total distance: 116.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 32.6 miles on IL 29. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 7 rest areas or service plazas 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.

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 1.4 miles (North Bridge Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles (IL 71 / Stagecoach Trail): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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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