If you are planning a trip from Byron to Peoria, expect a straightforward journey covering 116.2 miles. You should set aside approximately 2 hours and 16 minutes of driving time to complete this trek through the Illinois Midwest. Budgeting about $17 for fuel will cover your transit costs, making this an affordable excursion. Because the total duration is quite manageable, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip. Whether you are heading south for business or a quick getaway, the direct nature of this drive allows for a simple, efficient travel experience.
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
68.2 miles from Byron, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 19m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 39
51.5 mi
55m
IL 29
32.6 mi
38m
I 80
16.7 mi
17m
IL 72
12.1 mi
18m
I 180
8.7 mi
9m
North Galena Road
7.3 mi
10m
Northeast Jefferson Avenue
1.7 mi
2m
Northeast Adams Street
1.2 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 39
— 51.5 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Byron, IL and Peoria, IL.
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Start on this road
87 ft·11 sec·this road
2
Turn left
131 ft·15 sec
3
At end of road, turn left onto North Union Street
0.5 mi·1 min·North Union Street
4
Turn left onto IL 72
12 mi·18 min·IL 72
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·45 sec
6
Merge onto I 39; US 51
51 mi·55 min·I 39; US 51
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi·57 sec
Exit 59BToward I 80 West: La Salle-Peru, Des Moines
8
Merge onto I 80
17 mi·17 min·I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
1.0 mi·2 min
Toward I 180 South: Hennepin
10
Continue on I 180
8.7 mi·9 min·I 180
11
Keep slight right at fork
2.1 mi·2 min
Toward Peoria
12
Continue on IL 29
33 mi·38 min·IL 29
13
Continue on IL 29
7.3 mi·10 min·North Galena Road
14
Continue on IL 29
1.2 mi·1 min·Northeast Adams Street
15
Continue on IL 29
1.7 mi·2 min·Northeast Jefferson Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
Northeast Jefferson Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive, you have the flexibility to depart whenever it best fits your schedule. With zero planned stops listed for this 116.2-mile distance, you can easily complete the trip in one go without needing to build in significant breaks. Keep in mind that the turn-heavy nature of the local roads means you should stay alert at every junction. Checking your fuel levels before leaving Byron is a smart move to ensure you stay within your $17 budget. Prioritize a departure time that avoids peak local traffic to keep your travel time closer to the 2-hour and 16-minute estimate.
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 68.2 miles from Byron, IL, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.5 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 30 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.2 miles or 1h 19m 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 10m
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 Byron, 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 Byron, IL
This is one driving day of about 136.4 miles and 2h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Byron, 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 51.5 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 91.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|North Union Street
At end of road, turn left onto North Union Street
Navigation decision point
6
64.5 mi into trip|~1h 15m 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
65.2 mi into trip|~1h 16m in|I 80
Merge onto I 80
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
91.5 mi into trip|~1h 46m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Peoria
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Peoria
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.32 one way
$42.65 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg48 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$23.41
$46.83
premium
$4.89
$26.25
$52.50
diesel
$5.61
$30.12
$60.23
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
40.9
0
$14.32
$6.55
Efficient EV
34.1
0
$11.94
$5.46
EV Truck/SUV
54.6
0
$19.10
$8.73
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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 18, 2026
Origin
Byron, IL
Morning
in Byron on Tuesday
Local time
8:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Peoria, IL
Morning
in Peoria on Tuesday
Local time
8:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
WNW 13 mph96% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 11:24PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 11:24PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
67°F
Washburn, IL
68 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
20 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 42m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Your path relies on a combination of North Union Street, I-80 West, and I-180 South to navigate the terrain. With zero highway share, the experience is defined by local road maneuvering rather than long, high-speed stretches. You will find that there is no single long-distance segment, as your longest stretch is 0 miles on North Union Street. Prepare for a more engaged driving experience that requires your full attention on the local road network.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 51.5 mi on I 39.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 39 and IL 29. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 42m drive. You will face about 9 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: Navigation decision point; near the start (North Union Street): Navigation decision point; at 64.5 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.
On the drive from Byron, IL to Peoria, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Des Moines along the way.
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 51.5 miles on I 39. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (North Union Street): Navigation decision point; at 64.5 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.
