Fisher, IL to North Peoria, IL is 81.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 37 minutes via I 74, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Illinois, traversing the Midwest region. Expect a straightforward drive that's mostly on the interstate. It's a relatively short distance, making it a convenient option for a single-day excursion. You'll find the route practical for getting from point A to point B efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.7 miles from Fisher, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 50m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 74
59.2 mi
1h 4m
East 200 North Road
13.9 mi
19m
County Road 3000 North
5.4 mi
7m
North Knoxville Avenue
1 mi
1m
East McClure Avenue
0.5 mi
1m
West Division Street
0.4 mi
<1m
South 3rd Street
0.3 mi
<1m
West Park Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 59.2 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fisher, IL and North Peoria, IL.
1
Start on West Park Street
109 ft·8 sec·West Park Street
2
Turn right onto South 3rd Street
0.3 mi·42 sec·South 3rd Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 136
0.4 mi·55 sec·West Division Street
4
Continue on US 136
5.4 mi·7 min·County Road 3000 North
5
Continue on US 136
14 mi·19 min·East 200 North Road
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·49 sec
Toward I 74 West: Bloomington
7
Merge onto I 74
24 mi·25 min·I 74
8
Take the exit onto I 74
28 mi·30 min·I 74
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 74
6.7 mi·8 min·I 74
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward IL 40 North: Knoxville Avenue
11
Turn straight onto IL 40
1.0 mi·1 min·North Knoxville Avenue
12
Turn right onto East McClure Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·East McClure Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
East McClure Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 1 hour 37 minute duration, this is an easy same-day trip. You could leave anytime in the morning or afternoon and still have plenty of daylight. Since it's a shorter drive, you have flexibility with your departure time. There are no specific stops recommended, so you can decide on the fly if you need a break. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is around $13; a 59.2 mile stretch on I 74 means you'll want to start with a good amount of gas.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 40.7 miles from Fisher, IL, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.2 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 18 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.7 miles or 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 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 Fisher, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fisher, IL
This is one driving day of about 81.4 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Fisher, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 74 for about 59.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 73 — 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|South 3rd Street
Turn right onto South 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip|~0m in|US 136 / West Division Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 136 / West Division Street
Navigation decision point
4
20 mi into trip|~28m in
Take the ramp toward I 74 West: Bloomington
Navigation decision point
Toward I 74 West: Bloomington
4
44.5 mi into trip|~54m in|I 74
Take the exit onto I 74 toward I 74 West: Peoria
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
5
73 mi into trip|~1h 25m 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
$12.73 one way
$25.45 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$13.97
$27.95
premium
$4.89
$15.66
$31.33
diesel
$5.61
$17.97
$35.94
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 64% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.4
0
$8.55
$3.91
Efficient EV
20.4
0
$7.12
$3.26
EV Truck/SUV
32.6
0
$11.40
$5.21
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (64% 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 20, 2026
Origin
Fisher, IL
Late night
in Fisher on Tuesday
Local time
5:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
North Peoria, IL
Late night
in North Peoria on Tuesday
Local time
5:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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 37m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is primarily highway, with 73% of the route on interstates and main roads like I 74. You'll experience a longest stretch of 59.2 miles on I 74 before transitioning to surface roads. Expect to encounter a more rural cruising feel once you leave the interstate. The route involves a significant portion on high-speed roads, making for a quick transit.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 59.2 mi on I 74.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and East 200 North Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South 3rd Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 37m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 136 / West Division Street): Navigation decision point; at 20 miles: Navigation decision point.
The longest stretch is about 59.2 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: near the start (South 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 136 / West Division Street): Navigation decision point; at 20 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.
