Origin
Fairbury, IL
Late night in Fairbury on Tuesday
Local time
4:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairbury, 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 23m
Distance
69.5 mi
112 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 17m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairbury, IL
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Peoria, IL
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Trip Overview
This 69.5-mile drive from Fairbury, IL, to Peoria, IL, will take you about 1 hour and 23 minutes. It's a straightforward trip within the Midwest, making it perfect for a single-day excursion. The majority of your journey will be on highways, accounting for 81% of the route. With an estimated fuel cost of $11, this is an economical option for a quick getaway or a business trip. Given its short duration and focused highway profile, you won't need to worry about overnight stays, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 74 | 33.4 mi | 36m |
| I 55 | 22.5 mi | 24m |
| East 3100 North Road | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| East 800 North Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| East Cemetery Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| West Oak Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| North 2nd Street | 0.2 mi | 1m |
| IL 29 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 33.4 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairbury, IL and Peoria, IL.
1
Start on North 2nd Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
North 2nd Street
2
Turn right onto US 24; CH 6
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Oak Street
3
Continue on US 24
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
East 800 North Road
4
Continue on US 24
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
East 3100 North Road
5
Continue on US 24
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
East Cemetery Avenue
6
Continue on US 24
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
East 3100 North Road
7
Turn left
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 55 South: Bloomington
8
Merge onto I 55
23 mi
·
24 min
·
I 55
Use the slight right lane.
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on I 74
27 mi
·
29 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
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.8 miles from Fairbury, 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 12.1 and 69.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
12.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Turn left toward I 55 South: Bloomington
Navigation decision point
Toward I 55 South: Bloomington
5
12.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
I 55
Merge onto I 55
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
35.1 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward I 74 West: Peoria
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
5
63.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m 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
69.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
|
IL 29 / Northeast Jefferson Avenue
Turn left onto IL 29 / Northeast Jefferson Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.87 one way
$21.73 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.93 | $23.86 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.37 | $26.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.34 | $30.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.30 | $3.34 |
| Efficient EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.08 | $2.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.8 | 0 | $9.73 | $4.45 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Peoria, IL
Late night in Peoria on Tuesday
Local time
4:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
NW 13 mph
24% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 4:02AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 3:59AM CDT until April 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
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
25 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 23m 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 highway-focused drive for most of this 69.5-mile journey. You'll spend a significant portion on interstates, including a notable 33.4-mile stretch on I-74 without needing to exit. The route primarily utilizes I-74 and I-55, with a brief segment on East 3100 North Road. This means you'll experience consistent speeds and efficient travel, characteristic of long-distance highway driving in the Midwest. The road primarily maintains a fast pace, with minimal deviations into slower, local roads.
81% 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: 33.4 mi on I 74.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and I 55. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 12.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 23m 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 12.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 12.6 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 23m. Total distance: 69.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 33.4 miles on I 74. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 4 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 12.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 12.6 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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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