Origin
Clinton, IL
Late night in Clinton on Tuesday
Local time
3:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clinton, 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 14m
Distance
63 mi
101 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clinton, IL
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Peoria, IL
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Clinton to Peoria, Illinois, you are looking at a straightforward 63.1-mile drive through the heart of the Midwest. Expect the journey to take approximately 1 hour and 2 minutes under normal conditions. Because this is a short trip, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. Budgeting around $9 for fuel should comfortably cover your travel costs for this distance. This route is entirely local, making it a great option if you prefer to avoid the intensity of major interstates. It is an honest, practical trek that connects two central Illinois communities without unnecessary complexity.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 74 | 34.4 mi | 38m |
| US 51 Business | 18.5 mi | 22m |
| US 51 | 8 mi | 9m |
| North Center Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Grant Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| IL 29 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Woodlawn Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Northeast Jefferson Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 34.4 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton, IL and Peoria, IL.
1
Start on West Washington Street
108 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Washington Street
2
Turn left onto US 51 Business
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Grant Street
3
Continue on US 51 Business
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Woodlawn Street
4
Turn left onto US 51 Business
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Center Street
5
Take the ramp onto US 51 Business
19 mi
·
22 min
·
US 51 Business
Toward US 51 North: Bloomington
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit onto US 51
8.0 mi
·
9 min
·
US 51
Toward I 74 West, US 51 North: Peoria, Rockford
7
Take the exit onto I 74
28 mi
·
30 min
·
I 74
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 74
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
I 74
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
9
Take the exit onto IL 29
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
IL 29
Toward IL 29 North: Downtown Peoria
10
Continue on Spalding Avenue
452 ft
·
20 sec
·
Spalding Avenue
11
Turn left onto IL 29
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Northeast Jefferson Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
Northeast Jefferson Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.5 miles from Clinton, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 62.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 51 Business / North Center Street
Turn left onto US 51 Business / North Center Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 51 Business
Take the ramp onto US 51 Business toward US 51 North: Bloomington
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 51 North: Bloomington
5
20.2 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
US 51
Take the exit onto US 51 toward I 74 West, US 51 North: Peoria, Rockford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 74 West, US 51 North: Peoria, Rockford
5
56.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m 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
5
62.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
IL 29 / Northeast Jefferson Avenue
Turn left onto IL 29 / Northeast Jefferson Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.85 one way
$19.70 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.81 | $21.63 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.12 | $24.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.91 | $27.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22 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 | 18.9 | 0 | $6.61 | $3.02 |
| Efficient EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.51 | $2.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.82 | $4.03 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Late night in Peoria on Tuesday
Local time
3:56 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
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 14m 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 rather than a monotonous highway cruise, as this route features zero percent highway travel. You will navigate via North Grant Street, West Woodlawn Street, and North Center Street to reach your destination. Because the longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on North Grant Street, you should be prepared for frequent turns and a constant need for active driving. The personality of this road is defined by its local character, requiring your full attention as you transition between these specific surface streets. It lacks the fast-paced, high-speed stretches of a typical interstate commute, offering a more hands-on experience behind the wheel.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.4 mi on I 74.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and US 51 Business. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near US 51 Business / North Center Street.
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 63 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 0.6 miles (US 51 Business / North Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (US 51 Business): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.2 miles (US 51): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Clinton, IL to Peoria, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Rockford along the way.
Rockford
20.2 mi in
|
~26m
|
via US 51
About the Cities
Starting in Clinton, IL
Full guide →Founded 1835
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 14m. Total distance: 63 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m 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 34.4 miles on I 74. 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 0.6 miles (US 51 Business / North Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (US 51 Business): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.2 miles (US 51): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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