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Trip from Collinsville, IL to North Peoria, IL

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 56m

Distance

157.4 mi

253 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 45m ★
6 AM
2h 56m
8 AM
3h 19m
10 AM
3h 4m
12 PM
3h 2m
3 PM
3h 5m
5 PM
3h 17m
8 PM
2h 49m

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

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Collinsville, IL

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Downtown North Peoria, IL, IL

North Peoria, IL

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

This 157.4-mile drive from Collinsville, IL, to North Peoria, IL, will take you about 2 hours and 56 minutes. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip through the heart of the Midwest, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. With a projected fuel cost of around $25, this route is quite budget-friendly. You'll primarily be on I-55, I-155, and I-74, with 96% of the journey on highways. Plan for one planned stop, but be prepared for the longest continuous stretch of 111.7 miles on I-55.

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

78.7 miles from Collinsville, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 55 111.7 mi 2h
I 155 32 mi 34m
I 74 7.7 mi 9m
Vandalia Street 2.8 mi 4m
North Knoxville Avenue 1 mi 1m
East McClure Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
South Morrison Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
East Grove Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 55 — 111.7 mi, about 2h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

132 ft · 11 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto East Grove Avenue

59 ft · 5 sec · East Grove Avenue
3

Turn right onto IL 159

0.1 mi · 14 sec · South Morrison Avenue
4

Continue on IL 159

2.8 mi · 4 min · Vandalia Street
5

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Toward I 55 North, I 70 East
6

Merge onto I 55; I 70; US 40

3.8 mi · 4 min · I 55; I 70; US 40
7

Keep slight left at fork onto I 55

108 mi · 1 hr 56 min · I 55
Toward I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City
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

Trip Plan

Given the 2-hour 56-minute duration, starting your drive in Collinsville in the morning is recommended to maximize daylight. You'll encounter a substantial 111.7-mile stretch on I-55, so ensure you have sufficient fuel before embarking and consider your single planned stop strategically for rest or a quick bite. The route is heavily highway-based, so keep an eye on your speed limits. The estimated $25 fuel cost is manageable, but always check current prices. This short, efficient drive offers flexibility, allowing you to depart and arrive at times that best suit your schedule.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 78.7 miles from Collinsville, IL, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 111.7 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 35 miles or 40m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 78.7 miles or 1h 27m 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 21m

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 Collinsville, 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 Collinsville, IL

This is one driving day of about 157.4 miles and 2h 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Collinsville, 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 55 for about 111.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Grandview, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Grandview, IL

79 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

Hillsboro, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Grandview, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 78.7 miles from Collinsville, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 55 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 111.7 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

El Quetzalito Mexican Restaurant

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Divernon, Illinois

Around the midpoint, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 67.4

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12176280000

Visit website

Haddad's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Peoria, Illinois

1.8 mi

Pizza Ranch

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Springfield, Illinois

2.2 mi

El Quetzalito Mexican Restaurant

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 67.4

Divernon, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12176280000

Visit website

Haddad's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 157.4

Peoria, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–7:30 pm

+13096725339

Pizza Ranch

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 78.7

Springfield, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+12176798844

Visit website

Cancun

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 89.9

Sherman, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12174963221

Visit website

Krekel's Custard & Hamburgers

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 89.9

Grandview, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+12175254952

Visit website

Wasabi Sushi Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 11.2

Edwardsville, Illinois

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+16186559880

Visit website

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately mile 11.2

Edwardsville, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16186595060

Visit website

Chatham Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 78.7

Chatham, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+12176971101

Visit website

InCharge Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 146.1

Morton, Illinois

+13092913039

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 157.4

Peoria, Illinois

Hours: 5 am–12 pm

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 157.4

East Peoria, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Circle K Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 146.1

Morton, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18335052291

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 157.4

East Peoria, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 157.4

East Peoria, Illinois

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 157.4

Peoria, Illinois

Chevrolet Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 146.1

Morton, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18003239935

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 147 — 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 Grove Avenue

Turn right onto East Grove Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | IL 159 / South Morrison Avenue

Turn right onto IL 159 / South Morrison Avenue

Navigation decision point

6
7.2 mi into trip | ~10m in | I 55

Keep slight left at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City

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

Toward I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springf...
7
115 mi into trip | ~2h 6m 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
147 mi into trip | ~2h 41m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 74 West: Peoria

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 74 West: Peoria

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$24.61 one way

$49.22 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 55 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $27.02 $54.04
premium $4.89 $30.29 $60.58
diesel $5.61 $34.75 $69.50

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 55.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 47.2 0 $16.53 $7.56
Efficient EV 39.4 0 $13.77 $6.30
EV Truck/SUV 63 0 $22.04 $10.07

Gas CO2

55 kg

EV CO2

18 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 15, 2026

Origin

Collinsville, IL

Morning in Collinsville on Sunday

Local time

9:25 AM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

North Peoria, IL

Morning in North Peoria on Sunday

Local time

9:25 AM

CDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

75°F

Grandview, IL

79 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

4 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

2h 56m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument

Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument

National Monument

In August 1908, a large White mob attacked the Black community in Springfield, Illinois. Rioters destroyed homes and businesses and lynched two men. The event led to the founding of the National Assoc...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 86.8
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this trip, with 96% of your travel occurring on interstates. The drive begins with a significant 111.7-mile segment on I-55, offering a consistent speed and straightforward navigation. As you progress, you'll transition to I-155 and then I-74, maintaining a high-speed travel profile for most of the 157.4 miles. This route is designed for efficient travel rather than scenic detours, emphasizing getting you to your destination with minimal fuss.

96% 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: 111.7 mi on I 55.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and I 155. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Grove Avenue.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 157.4 miles you will encounter 11 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 Grove Avenue): Navigation decision point; near the start (IL 159 / South Morrison Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 7.2 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

On the drive from Collinsville, IL to North Peoria, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Hartsburg along the way.

Hartsburg

115 mi in | ~2h 6m | via I 155

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 56m. Total distance: 157.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 111.7 miles on I 55. 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.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Grove Avenue): Navigation decision point; near the start (IL 159 / South Morrison Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 7.2 miles (I 55): 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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