Origin
Clear Lake, IL
Morning in Clear Lake on Tuesday
Local time
6:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clear Lake, 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
1h 20m
Distance
71.2 mi
115 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
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clear Lake, IL
Tommes Frites
Peoria, IL
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Clear Lake to Peoria, expect a straightforward 71.2-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes. This route is designed for efficiency, relying heavily on I-55, I-155, and I-74 to get you across the Illinois landscape. Because the drive is relatively short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. Budgeting approximately $11 for fuel should cover your needs for the one-way transit. Both the starting point and destination sit firmly within the Midwest, so you can anticipate a consistent regional feel throughout your travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 155 | 32 mi | 34m |
| I 55 | 28.9 mi | 31m |
| I 74 | 7 mi | 8m |
| Old Route 36 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| I 72 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| IL 29 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Northeast Jefferson Avenue | 0.2 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 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
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
I 74
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
12
Take the exit onto IL 29
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
IL 29
Toward IL 29 North: Downtown Peoria
13
Continue on 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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.6 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 125 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
$11.13 one way
$22.26 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.22 | $24.44 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.70 | $27.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.72 | $31.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.48 | $3.42 |
| Efficient EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.23 | $2.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.5 | 0 | $9.97 | $4.56 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Morning in Peoria on Tuesday
Local time
6:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Clear
ESE 3 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
68°F
Delavan, IL
36 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
14 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 20m 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?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 97% of your time spent on major interstates. You will find that the road is built for pace rather than winding exploration, offering a consistent experience behind the wheel. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on I-155, where you will cover 32 miles of open road. As you transition between the three main highways, you will notice a very predictable flow, making this a low-stress route for those who prefer sticking to well-maintained, high-speed lanes. It is a functional, efficient path that prioritizes speed and direct navigation over secondary roads.
97% 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 71.2 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
747 ft
538 ft
Total Climb
375 ft
Total Descent
400 ft
Highest Point
747 ft
~62.3 mi in
Elevation Range
209 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Peoria, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Hartsburg along the way.
Hartsburg
30.9 mi in
|
~35m
|
via I 155
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 1h 20m. Total distance: 71.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). 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 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 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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