Origin
Chillicothe, IL
Night in Chillicothe on Saturday
Local time
11:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chillicothe, IL to North Peoria, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
18.1 mi
29 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chillicothe, IL
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North Peoria, IL
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Chillicothe to North Peoria is 18.1 miles and takes about 26 minutes via North Galena Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Illinois, connecting two points in the Midwest. Expect a mix of driving conditions as you transition between highway and surface roads. Given the brief travel time, this route is ideal for a quick trip or as part of a larger itinerary.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Galena Road | 7.8 mi | 11m |
| North State Route 29 | 6 mi | 7m |
| North 4th Street | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| East War Memorial Drive | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| North Prospect Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| East McClure Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Galena Road
— 7.8 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chillicothe, IL and North Peoria, IL.
1
Start on IL 29
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North 4th Street
2
Continue on IL 29
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
North State Route 29
3
Continue on IL 29
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
North Galena Road
4
Continue on IL 29
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
North Galena Road
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward 150: War Memorial Drive
6
Merge onto US 150
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East War Memorial Drive
7
Turn left onto North Prospect Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Prospect Road
8
Turn right onto East McClure Avenue
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
East McClure Avenue
9
Arrive at destination
East McClure Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 15.4 and 17.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
15.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the ramp toward 150: War Memorial Drive
Navigation decision point
Toward 150: War Memorial Drive
3
15.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 150 / East War Memorial Drive
Merge onto US 150 / East War Memorial Drive
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
16.7 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
North Prospect Road
Turn left onto North Prospect Road
Navigation decision point
3
17.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
East McClure Avenue
Turn right onto East McClure Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.76 one way
$5.52 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $3.04 | $6.08 |
| premium | $4.81 | $3.42 | $6.85 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $3.85 | $7.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
North Peoria, IL
Night in North Peoria on Saturday
Local time
11:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Mostly Sunny
E 7 mph
0% chance
Live 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
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
30 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
26m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
About a third of this 18.1-mile drive is on highway, with the remaining portion on surface roads. You'll experience a stretch of 7.8 miles on North Galena Road. Be prepared for a transition from potentially faster highway speeds to navigating local surface streets as you approach your destination.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.8 mi on North Galena Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 15.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Chillicothe, IL to North Peoria, IL is easy. At 26m with 33% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 15.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 15.6 miles (US 150 / East War Memorial Drive): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 16.7 miles (North Prospect Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 18.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.8 miles on North Galena Road. 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 15.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 15.6 miles (US 150 / East War Memorial Drive): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 16.7 miles (North Prospect Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at North 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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