Origin
Canton, IL
Late night in Canton on Tuesday
Local time
3:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Canton, IL to Peoria, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
31.6 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Canton, IL
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Peoria, IL
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 31.6-mile journey from Canton, IL to Peoria, IL is designed for a single day, requiring just about 44 minutes of driving time. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $5, it's an economical option for a quick trip within the Midwest. You'll primarily navigate local roads, including East Valley View Drive, East Linn Street, and Southwest Adams Street, with no highway driving involved. The compact nature of this route makes it ideal for a spontaneous outing or an easy addition to a larger regional exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Valley View Drive | 17.7 mi | 21m |
| East Linn Street | 7.1 mi | 10m |
| Southwest Adams Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Southwest Washington Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| McKinley Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| North 5th Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Locust Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Northeast Adams Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Valley View Drive
— 17.7 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canton, IL and Peoria, IL.
1
Start on North Main Street
26 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn slight right
71 ft
·
3 sec
3
Turn right onto IL 9; IL 78
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
East Locust Street
4
Turn right onto North 5th Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North 5th Avenue
5
Turn left onto IL 9
7.1 mi
·
10 min
·
East Linn Street
6
Continue on US 24; IL 9
18 mi
·
21 min
·
East Valley View Drive
7
Continue on US 24
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
McKinley Avenue
8
Continue on Southwest Adams Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Adams Street
9
Keep slight right at fork onto Southwest Washington Street
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest Washington Street
10
Turn left onto IL 8; IL 116
463 ft
·
13 sec
·
MacArthur Highway
11
Turn right onto Southwest Adams Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest Adams Street
12
Continue on Northeast Adams Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Northeast Adams Street
13
Turn left onto Spalding Avenue
452 ft
·
20 sec
·
Spalding Avenue
14
Turn left onto IL 29
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Northeast Jefferson Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
Northeast Jefferson Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 31.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North 5th Avenue
Turn right onto North 5th Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
IL 9 / East Linn Street
Turn left onto IL 9 / East Linn Street
Navigation decision point
4
28.2 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
Southwest Washington Street
Keep slight right at fork onto Southwest Washington Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
29.9 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
IL 8; IL 116 / MacArthur Highway
Turn left onto IL 8; IL 116 / MacArthur Highway
Navigation decision point
5
31.4 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
IL 29 / Northeast Jefferson Avenue
Turn left onto IL 29 / Northeast Jefferson Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.94 one way
$9.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.42 | $10.85 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.08 | $12.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.98 | $13.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.42 | $2.02 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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.
Destination
Peoria, IL
Late night in Peoria on Tuesday
Local time
3:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
44m 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 turn-heavy local drive on this route, unlike the steady pace of interstate travel. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating city streets and county roads for the entire 31.6 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 17.7 miles on East Valley View Drive, offering a brief period of consistent travel before encountering further intersections. This profile means you'll be adjusting your speed and direction frequently, making it a more engaging, albeit less continuously fast, experience behind the wheel.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.7 mi on East Valley View Drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near North 5th Avenue.
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 31.6 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.4 miles (North 5th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (IL 9 / East Linn Street): Navigation decision point; at 28.2 miles (Southwest Washington Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 44m. Total distance: 31.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.7 miles on East Valley View Drive. 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: at 0.4 miles (North 5th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (IL 9 / East Linn Street): Navigation decision point; at 28.2 miles (Southwest Washington Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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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