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Trip from Brookside, 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 26, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 54m

Distance

145.5 mi

234 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 43m ★
6 AM
2h 54m
8 AM
3h 17m
10 AM
3h 2m
12 PM
3h 0m
3 PM
3h 3m
5 PM
3h 16m
8 PM
2h 48m

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

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Downtown Brookside, IL, IL

Brookside, IL

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Downtown Peoria, IL, IL

Peoria, IL

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Trip Overview

This 145.5-mile drive from Brookside to Peoria, Illinois, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 54 minutes. The majority of your journey, about 67% of it, will be on highways, primarily using I-39 and I-80 before transitioning to IL-29. With an estimated fuel cost of $23, this is an efficient Midwest road trip. The route offers a straightforward journey through Illinois, ideal for a quick getaway or a practical commute between these two points.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

72.8 miles from Brookside, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 39 38 mi 40m
IL 29 32.6 mi 38m
I 80 16.7 mi 17m
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway 15.6 mi 16m
Lincoln Highway 14.1 mi 19m
I 180 8.7 mi 9m
North Galena Road 7.3 mi 10m
Anderson Road 2.3 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 39 — 38 mi, about 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Circle Drive

420 ft · 19 sec · Circle Drive
2

Turn left onto Brookside West Drive

0.3 mi · 1 min · Brookside West Drive
3

At end of road, turn right onto IL 64

1.3 mi · 2 min · IL 64
4

Turn left onto Anderson Road

2.3 mi · 3 min · Anderson Road
5

Turn right onto IL 38

14 mi · 19 min · Lincoln Highway
6

Turn left onto Peace Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · Peace Road
7

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward I 88 West Toll: Moline Rock Island
8

Merge onto I 88; IL 110

16 mi · 16 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward I 39 South, US 51 South: Bloomington, Normal
10

Merge onto I 39; US 51

38 mi · 40 min · I 39; US 51
11

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 57 sec
Exit 59B Toward I 80 West: La Salle-Peru, Des Moines
12

Merge onto I 80

17 mi · 17 min · I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 2 min
Toward I 180 South: Hennepin
14

Continue on I 180

8.7 mi · 9 min · I 180
15

Keep slight right at fork

2.1 mi · 2 min
Toward Peoria
16

Continue on IL 29

33 mi · 38 min · IL 29
17

Continue on IL 29

7.3 mi · 10 min · North Galena Road
18

Continue on IL 29

1.2 mi · 1 min · Northeast Adams Street
19

Continue on IL 29

1.7 mi · 2 min · Northeast Jefferson Avenue
20

Arrive at destination

Northeast Jefferson Avenue

Trip Plan

Given the under-3-hour duration, this trip is perfectly suited for a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. Aim to leave Brookside mid-morning to avoid peak commuter traffic and to give yourself ample time for a single stop if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 38-mile stretch on I-39, ensuring you have enough to reach your next service area or destination. The estimated fuel cost of $23 makes budgeting straightforward for this Illinois-to-Illinois journey.

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 72.8 miles from Brookside, IL, or about 1h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38 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 32 miles or 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 72.8 miles or 1h 26m 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 19m

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 Brookside, 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 Brookside, IL

This is one driving day of about 145.5 miles and 2h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Brookside, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 39 for about 38 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Tiskilwa, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tiskilwa, IL

73 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

Cherry Valley, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

La Salle, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 72.8 miles from Brookside, 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 · home stretch

Haddad's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Peoria, Illinois

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch · 0min to go 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–7:30 pm

+13096725339

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

El Rey Del Taco Mendota

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Mendota, Illinois

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+18155397100

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

Holiday Inn Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

East Peoria, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

East Peoria, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 19.4 and 74.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
19.4 mi into trip | ~28m in

Take the ramp toward I 88 West Toll: Moline Rock Island

Navigation decision point

Toward I 88 West Toll: Moline Rock Island
5
19.7 mi into trip | ~29m in | I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

Merge onto I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
35.3 mi into trip | ~46m in

Take the exit toward I 39 South, US 51 South: Bloomington, Normal

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 39 South, US 51 South: Bloomington, No...
6
73.6 mi into trip | ~1h 27m in

Take the exit toward I 80 West: La Salle-Peru, Des Moines

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 59B Toward I 80 West: La Salle-Peru, Des Moines
5
74.3 mi into trip | ~1h 28m in | I 80

Merge onto I 80

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.20 one way

$44.39 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 51 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.27 $24.45 $48.90
premium $4.81 $27.53 $55.06
diesel $5.40 $30.95 $61.90

Estimated Tolls: $0.93

Reagan Memorial Tollway (15.6 mi) $0.93

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 50.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 43.7 0 $15.28 $6.98
Efficient EV 36.4 0 $12.73 $5.82
EV Truck/SUV 58.2 0 $20.37 $9.31

Gas CO2

51 kg

EV CO2

17 kg (67% 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

Brookside, IL

Morning in Brookside on Sunday

Local time

6:37 AM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Peoria, IL

Morning in Peoria on Sunday

Local time

6:37 AM

CDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

17 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

2h 54m 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?

Expect a highway-focused drive for this trip, with 67% of the route utilizing major interstates like I-39 and I-80. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 38 miles on I-39, offering a solid period of consistent travel. While predominantly highway, the final leg on IL-29 will likely provide a slight shift in scenery and pace as you approach Peoria. Overall, this route prioritizes getting you to your destination efficiently rather than focusing on extensive scenic byways.

67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38 mi on I 39.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 39 and IL 29. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 19.4 miles in.

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 145.5 miles you will encounter 13 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 19.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 19.7 miles (I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Brookside, IL and Peoria, IL, road signs point toward Normal and Des Moines.

Normal

35.3 mi in | ~46m

Des Moines

73.6 mi in | ~1h 27m

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 2h 54m. Total distance: 145.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 38 miles on I 39. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.93 in tolls one way, starting with Reagan Memorial Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

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 19.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 19.7 miles (I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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