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Trip from Clear Lake, IL to North Peoria, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 24m

Distance

73.2 mi

118 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 18m ★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Clear Lake, IL, IL

Clear Lake, IL

Tommes Frites

Downtown North Peoria, IL, IL

North Peoria, IL

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

If you are looking for a straightforward connection between Clear Lake and North Peoria, this 73.2-mile journey is an ideal candidate for a single-day trip. Clocking in at approximately 1 hour and 24 minutes, the drive is designed for efficiency rather than sightseeing. You will rely primarily on I-55, I-155, and I-74 to navigate through the heart of the Illinois Midwest. With fuel costs estimated at $11, it is an economical route that requires no overnight stops or complex logistical planning. Whether you are heading north for business or a change of scenery, the route is practical, predictable, and easy to manage in one go.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 155 32 mi 34m
I 55 28.9 mi 31m
I 74 7.7 mi 9m
North Knoxville Avenue 1 mi 1m
Old Route 36 0.7 mi 1m
East McClure Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
I 72 0.3 mi <1m
South Dixon Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 155 — 32 mi, about 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clear Lake, IL and North Peoria, IL.

1

Start on West Houston Street

491 ft · 18 sec · West Houston Street
2

Turn right onto South Dixon Street

0.1 mi · 28 sec · South Dixon Street
3

At end of road, turn left onto Old Route 36

0.7 mi · 1 min · Old Route 36
4

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 51 sec
5

Merge onto I 72; US 36

0.3 mi · 19 sec · I 72; US 36
6

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 41 sec
Toward I 55 North: Chicago
7

Merge onto I 55

29 mi · 31 min · I 55
8

Keep slight left at fork onto I 155

32 mi · 34 min · I 155
Exit 127 Toward I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
10

Merge onto I 74

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 74
11

Keep slight right at fork onto I 74

6.7 mi · 8 min · I 74
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward IL 40 North: Knoxville Avenue
13

Turn straight onto IL 40

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Knoxville Avenue
14

Turn right onto East McClure Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · East McClure Avenue
15

Arrive at destination

East McClure Avenue

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Atlanta, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Atlanta, IL

37 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Atlanta, IL to North Peoria, IL

46.6 mi · 1h 4m

Pacing Suggestions

Riverton, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Delavan, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.6 miles from Clear Lake, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 64.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Dixon Street

Turn right onto South Dixon Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Old Route 36

At end of road, turn left onto Old Route 36

Navigation decision point

7
30.9 mi into trip | ~35m in | I 155

Keep slight left at fork onto I 155 toward I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 127 Toward I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg
5
62.9 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 74 West: Peoria

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 74 West: Peoria
5
64.8 mi into trip | ~1h 12m 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

$11.44 one way

$22.89 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $12.57 $25.13
premium $4.89 $14.09 $28.17
diesel $5.61 $16.16 $32.32

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22 0 $7.69 $3.51
Efficient EV 18.3 0 $6.41 $2.93
EV Truck/SUV 29.3 0 $10.25 $4.68

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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 12, 2026

Origin

Clear Lake, IL

Late night in Clear Lake on Tuesday

Local time

4:41 AM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSW 23 mph 45% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 1:25PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 12:16PM CDT until April 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Destination

North Peoria, IL

Late night in North Peoria on Tuesday

Local time

4:41 AM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

SSW 20 mph 58% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 1:25PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 12:16PM CDT until April 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

68°F

Atlanta, IL

37 mi in

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

1 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

1h 24m 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?

Expect a focused, highway-heavy experience, as 95% of this route consists of high-speed interstate travel. The drive maintains a consistent pace, allowing you to settle into the flow of traffic on major thoroughfares. You will face your longest uninterrupted stretch while navigating the 32-mile segment on I-155, which serves as the primary backbone of the journey. Because this is a highway-focused drive, the character of the road remains largely consistent from start to finish. You should prepare for a professional, no-nonsense commute that prioritizes speed and directness over the winding, technical turns found on local backroads.

95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32 mi on I 155.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 155 and I 55. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South Dixon Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 73.2 miles you will encounter 12 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 (South Dixon Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Old Route 36): Navigation decision point; at 30.9 miles (I 155): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

733 ft 560 ft

Total Climb

287 ft

Total Descent

130 ft

Highest Point

733 ft

~64.1 mi in

Elevation Range

173 ft

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 Clear Lake, IL to North Peoria, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Hartsburg along the way.

Hartsburg

30.9 mi in | ~35m | via I 155

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 73.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 32 miles on I 155. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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.

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 0.1 miles (South Dixon Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Old Route 36): Navigation decision point; at 30.9 miles (I 155): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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