If you are planning a trip from Burgess to Peoria, you are looking at a 74.2-mile journey through the Illinois countryside. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 21 minutes behind the wheel for this straightforward excursion. Because the drive is short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. You should budget approximately $11 for fuel to cover the distance. Since both towns are located within the Midwest, the drive maintains a consistent regional feel throughout. It is a practical, no-nonsense route that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
39.2 miles from Burgess, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 3m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 74
44 mi
48m
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
13.3 mi
15m
US 67
9.9 mi
14m
230th Street
4 mi
15m
East Main Street
1.9 mi
3m
West Main Street
1.9 mi
2m
IL 135
1.2 mi
1m
Fayette Street
0.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 44 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burgess, IL and Peoria, IL.
1
Start on 41st Avenue
69 ft·4 sec·41st Avenue
2
Turn right onto 233rd Street
0.1 mi·31 sec·233rd Street
3
Turn right onto 40th Avenue
0.3 mi·1 min·40th Avenue
4
Turn left onto 230th Street
4.0 mi·15 min·230th Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto IL 135
1.2 mi·1 min·IL 135
6
At end of road, turn right onto US 67
9.9 mi·14 min·US 67
7
Turn left onto US 34; IL 110; IL 164
13 mi·15 min·Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi·42 sec
Toward IL 41, IL 164
9
Keep slight right at fork
151 ft·3 sec
10
Turn straight onto IL 41
1.9 mi·2 min·West Main Street
11
Enter roundabout onto East Main Street
389 ft·6 sec·East Main Street
12
Continue on East Main Street
1.9 mi·3 min·East Main Street
13
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·21 sec
Toward I 74 East: Peoria
14
Merge onto I 74
44 mi·48 min·I 74
15
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward IL 40 South: Downtown Peoria
16
Continue on Fayette Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Fayette Street
17
Turn right onto Northeast Jefferson Avenue
367 ft·7 sec·Northeast Jefferson Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
Northeast Jefferson Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively quick drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Aim to leave during daylight hours to better navigate the turns associated with these local roads. Because there are zero formal stops scheduled along the 74.2-mile path, ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you depart to stay within your $11 budget. Take your time through the intersections on 233rd Street, as these local roads require your full attention compared to a standard highway. Keep your navigation system running, as the reliance on 40th Avenue and 230th Street means you will be making several transitions throughout the 1 hour and 21 minute transit.
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 39.2 miles from Burgess, IL, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44 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 17 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.2 miles or 1h 3m 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 33m
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 Burgess, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Burgess, IL
This is one driving day of about 78.4 miles and 1h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Burgess, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 74 for about 44 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 28.9 — 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|233rd Street
Turn right onto 233rd Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|40th Avenue
Turn right onto 40th Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip|~1m in|230th Street
Turn left onto 230th Street
Navigation decision point
4
4.5 mi into trip|~17m in|IL 135
At end of road, turn left onto IL 135
Navigation decision point
5
28.9 mi into trip|~49m in
Take the exit toward IL 41, IL 164
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward IL 41, IL 164
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.26 one way
$24.51 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg27 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$13.46
$26.92
premium
$4.89
$15.09
$30.17
diesel
$5.61
$17.31
$34.62
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
23.5
0
$8.23
$3.76
Efficient EV
19.6
0
$6.86
$3.14
EV Truck/SUV
31.4
0
$10.98
$5.02
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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 20, 2026
Origin
Burgess, IL
Late night
in Burgess on Tuesday
Local time
5:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Peoria, IL
Late night
in Peoria on Tuesday
Local time
5:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°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
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
1h 47m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy, local driving experience that stays entirely off the major interstates. You will navigate a series of local roads, primarily utilizing 233rd Street, 40th Avenue, and 230th Street to reach your destination. Because this route features a 0% highway share, you will be navigating surface roads for the duration of the 74.2-mile trip. There are no long, monotonous stretches here, as the longest uninterrupted segment on 233rd Street is 0 miles. Expect to stay alert and engaged with the road as you transition between these specific local thoroughfares.
87% 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: 44 mi on I 74.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and Chicago-Kansas City Expressway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 233rd Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 47m drive. You will face about 12 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 (233rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (40th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (230th Street): Navigation decision point.
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 44 miles on I 74. 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 (233rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (40th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (230th 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.
