Origin
Danvers, IL
Morning in Danvers on Sunday
Local time
7:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Danvers, 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
47m
Distance
34.3 mi
55 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Danvers, IL
Mike Tyurin
North Peoria, IL
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Danvers, IL to North Peoria, IL covers 34.3 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 74, North 500 East Road, East 2050 North Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.9 miles on I 74. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.36 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 74 | 26.9 mi | 29m |
| North 500 East Road | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| East 2050 North Road | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| North Knoxville Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| North West Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East McClure Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North 475 East Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| County Highway 53 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 26.9 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danvers, IL and North Peoria, IL.
1
Start on North West Street
303 ft
·
13 sec
·
North West Street
2
Turn left onto CR 18
63 ft
·
3 sec
·
West North Street
3
Turn right onto CR 53
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North West Street
4
Continue on CR 53
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North 475 East Road
5
Continue on CR 53
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East 1800 North Road
6
Continue on CR 53
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
North 500 East Road
7
Continue on CR 53
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
County Highway 53
8
Continue on CR 53
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
East 2050 North Road
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
10
Merge onto I 74
20 mi
·
21 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.2 miles from Danvers, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 32.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 18 / West North Street
Turn left onto CR 18 / West North Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 53 / North West Street
Turn right onto CR 53 / North West Street
Navigation decision point
4
5.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
25.9 mi into trip
|
~35m 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
4
32.6 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward IL 40 North: Knoxville Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward IL 40 North: Knoxville Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.36 one way
$10.72 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.89 | $11.78 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.60 | $13.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.57 | $15.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.65 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.00 | $1.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.80 | $2.20 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Morning in North Peoria on Sunday
Local time
7:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°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
21 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
47m 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?
34.3 mi in 47m, mostly highway — 26.9 mi of that is on I 74.
79% 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: 26.9 mi on I 74.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and North 500 East Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CR 18 / West North Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 47m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 18 / West North Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CR 53 / North West Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles: Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Danvers, IL
Full guide →Founded 1836
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 47m. Total distance: 34.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.9 miles on I 74. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 (CR 18 / West North Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CR 53 / North West Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles: 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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