Casey, IL to North Peoria, IL is 174.1 miles and takes about 3h 23m via I 74 and I 57, with a fuel budget near $27 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Illinois, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. With 92% of the drive on highways, expect a pretty direct and efficient trip. This is a straightforward route for a single day of travel, ideal if you're looking for a quick transit 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
87 miles from Casey, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 47m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 74
86.5 mi
1h 34m
I 57
47.4 mi
50m
Route 130
10 mi
14m
I 70
9.9 mi
10m
Illinois Route 16
5.3 mi
7m
Lincoln Avenue
2.5 mi
4m
County Road 1825 E
2 mi
2m
North Central Avenue
1.8 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 86.5 mi, about 1h 34m
Traffic on I-74
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 6 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,516 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,778
Quietest
2 AM
~101 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
15×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 49 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Casey, IL and North Peoria, IL.
1
Start on this road
66 ft·10 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto East Main Street
102 ft·9 sec·East Main Street
3
Turn right onto IL 49
1.8 mi·3 min·North Central Avenue
4
Turn left
0.3 mi·44 sec
5
Merge onto I 70
9.9 mi·10 min·I 70
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward IL 130
7
Turn right onto IL 130
0.1 mi·9 sec·North Haughton Highway
8
Continue on IL 130
1.3 mi·1 min·1700E
9
Continue on IL 130
0.4 mi·32 sec·North Haughton Highway
10
Continue on IL 130
0.8 mi·1 min·County Road 1775 E
11
Continue on IL 130
2.0 mi·2 min·County Road 1825 E
12
Continue on IL 130
10.0 mi·14 min·Route 130
13
Continue on IL 130
0.8 mi·1 min·Illinois Route 130
14
Continue on IL 130
1.6 mi·2 min·18th Street
15
Turn left onto IL 16
2.5 mi·4 min·Lincoln Avenue
16
Continue on IL 16
5.3 mi·7 min·Illinois Route 16
17
Continue on IL 16
0.4 mi·38 sec·Charleston Avenue East
18
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I-57 North: Champaign
19
Merge onto I 57
47 mi·50 min·I 57
20
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 237BToward I 74 West: Peoria
21
Merge onto I 74
51 mi·55 min·I 74
22
Take the exit onto I 74
28 mi·30 min·I 74
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
23
Keep slight right at fork onto I 74
6.7 mi·8 min·I 74
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
24
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward IL 40 North: Knoxville Avenue
25
Turn straight onto IL 40
1.0 mi·1 min·North Knoxville Avenue
26
Turn right onto East McClure Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·East McClure Avenue
27
Arrive at destination
East McClure Avenue
Trip Plan
For this 3h 23m drive, leaving in the morning will give you plenty of daylight to reach North Peoria. Since the total distance is just over 174 miles, it's easily manageable in one day, so you have flexibility with your departure time. The estimated fuel cost is around $27, so factor that into your budget. You'll spend most of your time on I 74 and I 57, so keep an eye out for the mileage markers on I 74, as that's where the longest uninterrupted stretch of driving occurs.
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 87 miles from Casey, IL, or about 1h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.5 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 38 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 87 miles or 1h 47m 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 Casey, 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 Casey, IL
This is one driving day of about 174.1 miles and 3h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Casey, 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 74 for about 86.5 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 165.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|East Main Street
Turn left onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|IL 49 / North Central Avenue
Turn right onto IL 49 / North Central Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
12.4 mi into trip|~15m in|IL 130 / North Haughton Highway
Turn right onto IL 130 / North Haughton Highway
Navigation decision point
5
85.3 mi into trip|~1h 44m in
Take the exit toward I 74 West: Peoria
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 237B
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
5
165.6 mi into trip|~3h 11m in|I 74
Keep slight right at fork onto I 74 toward I 74 West: Peoria
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.56 one way
$53.12 round trip
$3.88/gal25.4 MPG avg61 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.27
$29.25
$58.51
premium
$4.81
$32.94
$65.88
diesel
$5.40
$37.03
$74.07
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
52.2
0
$18.28
$8.36
Efficient EV
43.5
0
$15.23
$6.96
EV Truck/SUV
69.6
0
$24.37
$11.14
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
20 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
Casey, IL
Late night
in Casey on Sunday
Local time
1:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
North Peoria, IL
Late night
in North Peoria on Sunday
Local time
1:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Mostly Sunny
E 7 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 4:36PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 4:36PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
45°F
Lake of the Woods, IL
87 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
27 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
3h 23m 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 route is predominantly highway driving, with 92% of the 174.1 miles covered on interstates. You'll experience an 86.5-mile stretch on I 74, offering extended periods of cruising. The highway portion will likely transition to surface roads as you approach your destination, given the mostly highway profile. Expect a high number of exits along the interstate segments.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 86.5 mi on I 74.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and I 57. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Main Street.
Driving Effort5/10
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 174.1 miles you will encounter 14 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: near the start (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (IL 49 / North Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 12.4 miles (IL 130 / North Haughton Highway): Navigation decision point.
Central Illinois is a region of Illinois extending south from Chicagoland along the border with Indiana. It includes Champaign, DeWitt, Ford, Grundy, Iroquois, LaSalle, Livingston, McLean, and Shelby counties.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 23m. Total distance: 174.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 86.5 miles on I 74. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 16 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (IL 49 / North Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 12.4 miles (IL 130 / North Haughton Highway): Navigation decision point.
Possible but tiring. At 3.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.8 hours — manageable with a long break at North Peoria, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.
