Burton, IL to North Peoria, IL is 129 miles and takes about 3h 19m via US 24, with a fuel budget near $20 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest, specifically Illinois, making it a straightforward trip for those familiar with the region. The route is mostly surface roads with a portion of highway driving, offering a balanced experience. With only one recommended stop and a manageable duration, it's ideal for a single-day excursion without feeling rushed.
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
64.5 miles from Burton, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 45m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 24
51.9 mi
1h 17m
Broadway Street
22.9 mi
33m
East Valley View Drive
17.7 mi
21m
South Congress Street
15.9 mi
23m
East 1900th Street
3.6 mi
8m
East Avenue E
3.6 mi
5m
Southwest Adams Street
1.9 mi
3m
Southwest Washington Street
1.7 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
US 24
— 51.9 mi, about 1h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burton, IL and North Peoria, IL.
1
Start on North 1003rd Lane
0.1 mi·30 sec·North 1003rd Lane
2
Turn right onto Oak Street
519 ft·22 sec·Oak Street
3
Continue on East 1363rd Street
1.0 mi·3 min·East 1363rd Street
4
Continue on East 1323rd Lane
0.5 mi·2 min·East 1323rd Lane
5
Turn right onto North 1153rd Lane
250 ft·15 sec·North 1153rd Lane
6
Turn left onto East 1330th Street
0.5 mi·2 min·East 1330th Street
7
Turn right onto IL 104
5.8 mi·7 min·Broadway Street
8
Continue on IL 104
378 ft·14 sec·North Main Street
9
Turn sharp left onto East 1900th Street
3.6 mi·8 min·East 1900th Street
10
Continue on South Franklin Street
0.9 mi·2 min·South Franklin Street
11
Continue on County Road 1900 East
1.0 mi·1 min·County Road 1900 East
12
Continue on East 1852nd Street
0.8 mi·1 min·East 1852nd Street
13
Continue on East 1850th Street
0.5 mi·49 sec·East 1850th Street
14
Continue on Columbus Street
0.2 mi·33 sec·Columbus Street
15
At end of road, turn right onto US 24
38 mi·57 min·US 24
16
Turn left onto US 24
16 mi·23 min·South Congress Street
17
Continue on US 24
17 mi·25 min·Broadway Street
18
Turn right onto US 24; IL 97
3.6 mi·5 min·East Avenue E
19
Continue on US 24; IL 78
14 mi·20 min·US 24; IL 78
20
Continue on US 24
186 ft·7 sec·West Valley View Drive
21
Turn right onto US 24; IL 9
0.1 mi·13 sec·West Valleyview Drive
22
Continue on US 24; IL 9
18 mi·21 min·East Valley View Drive
23
Continue on US 24
1.0 mi·1 min·McKinley Avenue
24
Continue on Southwest Adams Street
1.1 mi·1 min·Southwest Adams Street
25
Keep slight right at fork onto Southwest Washington Street
1.7 mi·2 min·Southwest Washington Street
26
Turn left onto IL 8; IL 116
463 ft·13 sec·MacArthur Highway
27
Turn right onto Southwest Adams Street
0.7 mi·1 min·Southwest Adams Street
28
Turn left onto IL 40
0.4 mi·49 sec·William Kumpf Boulevard
29
Keep slight right at fork onto IL 40
0.2 mi·32 sec·North William Kumpf Boulevard
30
Continue on IL 40
0.3 mi·30 sec·Northeast Perry Avenue
31
Turn left onto IL 40
0.2 mi·25 sec·Spalding Avenue
32
Keep slight left at fork onto IL 40
208 ft·6 sec·Spalding Avenue
33
Continue on IL 40
1.2 mi·2 min·North Knoxville Avenue
34
Turn right onto East McClure Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·East McClure Avenue
35
Arrive at destination
East McClure Avenue
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 3-hour drive, consider leaving in the morning to maximize daylight and avoid potential afternoon traffic. With only one stop planned, you have flexibility in how you pace yourself, but ensure you fuel up before leaving Burton, IL, as the estimated fuel cost is around $20. The transition from US 24 to surface roads can be noticeable, so pay attention to GPS and road signs as you get closer to North Peoria. Given the relatively short duration, it's a great route for a spontaneous day trip.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 64.5 miles from Burton, IL, or about 1h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.9 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 28 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.5 miles or 1h 45m 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 46m
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 Burton, 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 Burton, IL
This is one driving day of about 129 miles and 3h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Burton, 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 US 24 for about 51.9 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 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 127.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Oak Street
Turn right onto Oak Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.8 mi into trip|~6m in|North 1153rd Lane
Turn right onto North 1153rd Lane
Navigation decision point
5
8.2 mi into trip|~17m in|East 1900th Street
Turn sharp left onto East 1900th Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
15.3 mi into trip|~32m in|US 24
At end of road, turn right onto US 24
Navigation decision point
5
127.3 mi into trip|~3h 15m in|IL 40 / Spalding Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto IL 40 / Spalding Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.68 one way
$39.36 round trip
$3.88/gal25.4 MPG avg45 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.27
$21.68
$43.35
premium
$4.81
$24.41
$48.82
diesel
$5.40
$27.44
$54.88
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
38.7
0
$13.54
$6.19
Efficient EV
32.3
0
$11.29
$5.16
EV Truck/SUV
51.6
0
$18.06
$8.26
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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 25, 2026
Origin
Burton, IL
Afternoon
in Burton on Sunday
Local time
1:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Sunny
E 9 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 4:40AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 4:39AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Destination
North Peoria, IL
Afternoon
in North Peoria on Sunday
Local time
1:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Sunny
NE 8 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 4:40AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 4:39AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
44°F
Lewistown, IL
65 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 19m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is a mix of highway and surface roads, with 40% of the route on highways. You'll experience 51.9 miles on US 24 as the longest continuous stretch before transitioning to surface streets like Broadway Street and East Valley View Drive. Expect a blend of cruising and navigating through more developed areas as you approach Peoria.
40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 51.9 mi on US 24.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Oak Street.
Driving Effort6/10
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 129 miles you will encounter 16 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 0.1 miles (Oak Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (North 1153rd Lane): Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles (East 1900th Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 19m. Total distance: 129 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 51.9 miles on US 24. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at North Peoria, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Oak Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (North 1153rd Lane): Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles (East 1900th Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.6 hours — manageable with a long break at North Peoria, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.
